{"id":180,"date":"2025-03-18T11:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/?p=180"},"modified":"2025-03-18T19:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T03:17:10","slug":"8-common-mascara-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/8-common-mascara-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Common Mascara Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span>According to the global cosmetics industry,<\/span><\/em> <span>the United States spends about $800 billion annually on cosmetics. U.S. Census data and the Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS) state that mascara is used by 3.414 million out of 1.186 million people in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"501\" class=\"wp-image-181 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-97.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-97.png 458w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-97-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-97-150x164.png 150w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-97-300x328.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-97-384x420.png 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span>Most people don&#8217;t know that they are either using mascara incorrectly or that old and poorly handled mascara puts them at risk for various infections and diseases caused by microorganisms, including parasites. Some of the common infections people suffer from using mascara incorrectly include staphylococci, streptococci, micrococci, and E. coli.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1-keeping-mascara-too-long\"><strong>1. Mascara Is Stored for Too Long<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Some mascaras seem to last forever, right? Wrong! It actually has an expiration date. In fact, if used for more than three to six months, any open mascara should be thrown away. Not only did it start to dry out, but it didn&#8217;t know what microbes were growing inside that black mascara tube. Also, if you&#8217;ve had an eye infection recently, it&#8217;s a good idea to throw away the old mascara tube and buy another one to reduce the risk of reinfection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-sharing-mascara\"><strong>2. Share Mascara<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Maybe it&#8217;s girls&#8217; night and a friend has a new, amazing mascara to show everyone, or maybe someone in the group forgot their mascara and wants to borrow yours. Sounds good, right? Wrong! Dr. Jessica Weatherer, a board-certified dermatologist in New York, said mascara tubes are not only a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and viruses, but also for fungi. Even if you and your friends practice good hygiene, sharing mascara or any cosmetics with anyone can cause irritation and infection. Just because the microbial strain does not affect the owner of the mascara, it can irritate another person and cause problems for another.<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"14\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-778330a411cd41318989dd86f650ec6f\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span>There&#8217;s one more thing to consider that might make you think twice before sharing mascara again \u2013 eyelash mites. According to Consumer Health Digest, more than 80% of Americans have eyelash mites. They are microscopic, and most people don&#8217;t even realize they exist. However, do you really want to risk diverting them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>So, if you&#8217;re used to sharing makeup, especially mascara, stop by!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-pumping-the-mascara\"><strong>3. Squeeze Mascara<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Some people will pick up a mascara stick and pump it into the tube in a movement up and down. This is a mascara mistake that will not only destroy the integrity of the product, but also expose your mascara to a greater risk of bacterial growth. First, the straw is drawn into the tube to allow more air to enter the tube. This dries out the mascara quickly and creates a clumping effect. Second, bacteria are everywhere, including those in the air. Bacteria multiply in moist places. Put the two together and you&#8217;ll be at greater risk of eye infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"556\" class=\"wp-image-182 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-98.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-98.png 475w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-98-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-98-150x176.png 150w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-98-300x351.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-98-359x420.png 359w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4-not-curling-the-lashes\"><strong>4. Do Not Curl Your Lashes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Another common mistake most women make is not curling their eyelashes. By curling your lashes, your lashes will appear thicker. However, be sure to curl your lashes before applying mascara. If you curl your lashes after applying mascara, you risk damaging your lovely lashes.<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\" data-zone-count=\"14\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-4bc8bd5248f44f55bdf6cfbc288b8757\">\n<h2 id=\"5-not-wiping-the-brush\"><strong>5. Do Not Wipe the Brush<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Most women do not consider wiping the brush before applying it to their eyelashes. However, this is a great way to reduce clumping when applying mascara. The reason why it is necessary to wipe the mascara stick is because most of the time, the mascara stick comes out of the tube with enough mascara. There are three ways to wipe the stick:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Use clean paper towels. <\/strong>It is enough to gently slide along the sides of the wand. This is the most hygienic way to wipe mascara sticks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The back of your hand<\/strong>. Personally, I don&#8217;t like this method because our hands get dirty with microbes quickly, but if you like this method, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water beforehand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the top of the tube<\/strong>. Again, don&#8217;t like this approach. Of course, we all want to save money, but this approach tends to expose the entire mascara tube to potential bacterial growth. If you pay for a doctor&#8217;s visit and eye medication to treat the infection, you&#8217;re not really saving money.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"6-not-applying-mascara-properly\"><strong>6. Improper Application of Mascara<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Most people can apply mascara simply by pulling out the mascara wand sliding it up once or a few times. Many people are also frustrated by the lack of glamorous eyelashes as advertised and often experience clumped eyelashes. Here&#8217;s how to properly apply mascara and reduce lash clumping, less glamorous problems.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"proper-application\">Apply Correctly<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Windshield wiper effect. <\/strong>After wiping off excess mascara from the flascara wand, gently apply the windshield wiper effect to the tip of the lashes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shake it. <\/strong>Take the mascara stick and apply from the base of the lashes. Now swing your wand from side to side until you reach the tip. Remember that if you re-dip the mascara stick into the tube, be sure to wipe off excess mascara from the stick.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eyelash top<\/strong> (optional). To add coverage and volume, some people close their eyes and use the same swing effect on top of their eyelashes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go vertical<\/strong>. For lower lashes, you should use the eyelash stick vertically to add mascara. Do not apply too much to the lower lashes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-99.png\" width=\"674\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-99.png 796w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-99-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-99-768x562.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-99-150x110.png 150w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-99-696x509.png 696w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-99-574x420.png 574w, https:\/\/www.beautyhomeland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-99-80x60.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"7-more-is-more\"><span><b>7.&#8221;More is more&#8221;<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some people seem to think that the more mascara you use, the thicker your eyelashes will be. Wrong! Continuing to apply more and more mascara produces a thick lash effect, which is the complete opposite of thicker lashes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8-not-removing-mascara-before-sleeping\"><strong>8. Do Not Remove Mascara Before Going to Bed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Always remove traces of mascara before going to bed. Falling asleep with mascara or any other eye makeup may cause eye irritation and may lead to infection. Mascara granules can clog glands, causing redness, inflammation, and pain in eye infections. Even so, these particles can cause corneal abrasions, which are small wounds on the surface of the eye itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-11\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-11\" data-zone-count=\"14\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-d29d563652484f3abaf03bb9e13ca713\"><span>These are just some of the most common mistakes people make when using mascara. <\/span><span>There are more makeup mistakes than makeup trends around the world, but in terms of style, each mistake has its own mistakes. <\/span> The <span>first thing to consider when using mascara is to prevent eye infections and understand the basics of how to use mascara properly. <\/span><span>The rest is just personal preference. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the global cosmetics industry, the United States spends about $800 billion annually on cosmetics. U.S. Census data and the Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS) state that mascara is used by 3.414 million out of 1.186 million people in the United States. 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