Smudging beauty fixes
Fix smudging, transferring, and running makeup
Stop eyeliner, mascara, and lip color from smudging, transferring, running, or moving during wear.
These fixes set and seal makeup so it stops smudging, transferring, or sliding. Explore related fixes across skincare, makeup, hair, nails, body care, and fragrance.
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Makeup
5 min
How to Fix Cream Blush That Goes Patchy
Cream blush goes patchy when it is rubbed over unset foundation, powder, or dry skin. Re-press the base and tap color on in thin layers.
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Makeup
5 min
How to Fix Eyeliner That Smudges in the Waterline
Waterline eyeliner smudges when moisture and oil break down the pencil. Dry the line first, use a waterproof formula, and set the outer edge.
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Makeup
6 min
Eyeliner Transfers to Lids
Eyeliner transfers when oil, hooded lids, or unset pencil touches the upper lid before it locks in. Setting the lid and tracing over the liner keeps it in place.
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Nails
6 min
Gel Top Coat Stays Tacky
Gel top coat can stay tacky when it is under-cured, applied too thickly, or is a wipe-off formula with a normal sticky layer. Cure correctly before deciding it failed.
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Makeup
4 min
Lipstick Feathering Around Mouth
Lipstick feathers when creamy color slips into tiny lines around the mouth. Blotting, lining, and setting the edge keeps the color crisp fast.
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Makeup
4 min
Lipstick Transfers to Teeth
Lipstick transfers to teeth when too much color sits on the inner lip or the formula stays very creamy. Remove the inner excess and set the lip line.
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