How to Stop Mascara Clumping in Six Simple Steps with Glenda, our Estee Lauder Expert

Glenda's favourite Estee Lauder mascaras and eye makeup removers.

• 1

  Remove residual mascara from your lashes

  Mascara is more likely to clump if you still have some residual mascara on your lashes from the day before.  Estee Lauder makes some fabulous eye makeup removers.

  

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  Estee Lauder Take It Away Gentle Eye and Lip Long Wear Makeup Remover, $40

  This is great at quickly dissolving and removing long-wearing and waterproof mascara and lipstick.

  Quickly dissolves long-wear and waterproof makeup.

  No oily residue or greasy after-feel.

  Gentle enough for even the most sensitive eye areas.

   View the entire Estee Lauder Take It Away range

  

  Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover, $45

  This dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested gentle eye makeup remover will thoroughly remove any eye shadow or mascara. It's suitable for all skin types and also suitable for contact lens wearers.

  Gentle, lightweight formula.

  Sweeps away without leaving any oily residue.

  Suitable for all skin types.

   View our Estee Lauder Eye Makeup Removers

   View all Eye Makeup Removers

  

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• 2

  Never pump the wand in and out

  Pumping the wand introduces air into the mascara, causing it to dry out and clump.

  Instead, slowly rotate or swirl the wand before removing it from the container.
• 3

  Replace your mascara every 3 months

  Over time, mascara starts to dry out and become clumpy. There is also a chance that through normal use bacteria and germs are introduced into the tube, which puts you at risk of getting eye infections.

  If you do ever get an eye infection, it's best to get rid of the mascara and other eye makeup you have been using, and start fresh.

  I recommend buying two mascaras at a time, so that you have one ready to go when it's time to throw out the one you're currently using.

  My favourite mascaras are:

  Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara, $48

  I love this long-wearing mascara because it doesn't smudge and will take you from day to night.

  15-hour wear, zero smudge.

  Extraordinary length.

  Resists high temperatures, high humidity and perspiration.

   View our Estee Lauder Double Wear range

   View all Estee Lauder Mascaras

  

  Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lash Multi-Effects Mascara, $50

  This is a fabulous NEW mascara from Estee Lauder.

  The hybrid brush allows you to customise the look of your lashes.

  You can create volume and lift by using the Bristle Brush, OR separation and length by using the Molded Brush, OR both of these effects by using both sides of the brush. Pure genius.

   View our Estee Lauder Pure Color range

  

  Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara - Extreme Black, $50

  This mascara will give you bold lashes with so much volume and lift, that it will create the effect of false lashes.

  Unique interlocking fibres build volume and length.

  Hollow fibres create massive volume, without weight.

  Ball fibres fill in and fill out even the sparsest lashes.

   View our Estee Lauder Sumptuous range

  
• 4

  Apply a maximum of two coats of mascara

  Avoid too many coats of mascara. Allow the mascara on your lashes to dry properly before adding another coat.
• 5

  Remove excess mascara from the wand

  If the wand has too much mascara built up on it, clean your wand with a makeup wipe.
• 6

  Apply mascara at the roots of your lashes

  When applying mascara, start at the roots of your lashes using a zig-zag motion to take the mascara to the tips of your lashes.

With over 20 years experience working with Estee Lauder, Glenda has some valuable makeup tips and sure knows how to avoid clumpy lashes.

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