Oily Eyelids? Lifestyle Tips for Wearing False Lashes

You got your lashes on, they look great, and then you go outside. Within 20 minutes, the inner corners are lifting. By lunch, they’re halfway down your face. I know this pain. Actually, I was worse — mine slid off during a wedding meal and landed in the soup.

WHY OILY EYELIDS WRECK FALSE LASHES

Your eyelids naturally produce oil to protect skin. But some of us produce more. That oil breaks down the adhesive bond between the lash band and your lid. The result: slippage, lifting, and a lot of frustration.

It’s not your fault, and it’s not just about mascara. Even waterproof formulas can’t stop the band from losing grip when oil is present.

5 LIFESTYLE TWEAKS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING

Skip the rich eye cream at night. Heavy oils linger. Use a lightweight gel moisturizer around the eyes instead.
Press blotting paper onto your lids. Before lash application, gently blot your lash line. Wait 2 minutes to let the skin cool.
Set your whole orbital area with powder. Use a fluffy brush and a tiny amount of translucent powder under your eye and across the lid.
Choose a lighter band. Thick bands sit on oil pools. A slim, flexible band sinks less.
Wash your lashes after 10 wears. Residual oil builds up on the band and causes slipping. Clean with warm water and a gentle soap, then let dry.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A LASH FOR OILY SKIN

First, look for a band that’s thin and flexible, not a thick strip. Second, choose matte fibers. Shiny fibers reflect light and make the lash look heavier. Third, go with a shorter lash if you’re new to wearing lashes — longer lashes are heavier and more likely to droop.

You can wear lashes with oily lids without the constant slip, but only when the base is designed for grip. When I discovered PHANSTA LASHES had a flexi-band that literally stayed put on my skin type, I stopped reaching for anything else.