15 Tips to Stop Eye Makeup Meltdowns ~ Crease-free & Smudge-proof

[@sharronwolfe7711]

You are absolutely like a walking encyclopedia of makeup do’s and don’ts for makeup perfection! I’m certain I will be watching this again! So much wonderful information! Thank you so much!!!

[@rinahovden6538]

I have learned more than I can thank you for since I began watching your videos. You look so very much younger than your age and your eyes are awesome every time. Although I am older than you, I gave up on doing anything other than mascara years ago. Thank you for all of your practical and inspiring videos.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh I'm so happy to know that!! Thank you so much for your sweet compliments💞

[@sharonm6629]

So many great tips I will be trying. Didn’t even think my setting spray was breaking down my eye makeup or oils in my eye brows 🤦‍♀️

[@homewithkellyp]

Boy did this video come at the right time for me because I was just lamenting on why my eye makeup seemed to look crappy after about an hour. I think I am guilty of just about every "don't" you mention - LOL!! Great tips as always and I am going to start to implement a few right away!! Thanks sweet friend - you always make my day! 😘❤️

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

You are too cute!!😍 Well, I'm happy to know that these tips came just in the nick of time! I have full confidence that you are going to have your makeup looking flawless and lasting all day😘♥️

[@bobbikiser9443]

My husband gave me the gift of permanent eyeliner for Christmas several years ago. I absolutely love it! I don't get to experiment with different colors but I love that I have liner on even when I just get out of bed in the morning!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh that would be so wonderful indeed!!

[@stuartpierce121]

Wonderful tips! Thanks Sharalee Jennifer 😂🤗🌼🌷

[@bonniehouston4885]

Thank you! As someone in her mod forties that is just starting to get into wearing makeup, your videos are perfect! Such good info and I appreciate you explaining the how and why's. 😊💜💜💜💜💜

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh yay!! You are most welcome!💖

[@sandyj502]

We LOVED this informational video!!! Thank you very much. So incredibly helpful.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Wahoo!! So glad this was helpful!🥰

[@jillstewart7355]

So many excellent tips! I'm going to have to watch this video multiple times to make sure I haven't missed anything. Fabulous tutorial ❣

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yay!! So glad you found these tips helpful!💗

[@Liontarina27]

Have I ever mentioned how much I love your smile? Thank you for sharing those tips! 🌹❤️

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Awwww🥰 You are the sweetest!

[@Liontarina27]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates ❤️

[@gracegraham4421]

Thank you, as always for your helpful suggestions! You have helped me make make up lots of fun!🥰

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Wonderful!! So happy to know that😍

[@wandamclaughlin8405]

OMG, thank you! This is so helpful.

[@dianabushby-haney9671]

Sharalee I have been following you for about a year now. I am 58 and have had to learn a lot of things about makeup on an aging face. I have always loved make-up in the 80's and 90's but over the years up until about 6 months ago, lost my interest because it just seemed to be too much effort to put makeup on. You have renewed my interest in makeup and hair! 😍 I absolutely adore you and your channel because you give real answers, reviews and tips for women..I tried many of your tips outlined in this video to make eyeshadow and eyeliner last all day, and it works!!! 😃❤️ Thank you so much for such great information for women of ALL ages!! Much love ❤️❤️🤗

[@onlyamberrr9635]

Yesss! The smash box 24 hour primer is my holy grail! I wish they sold bigger sizes

[@patriciaskeen794]

Thanks!!! (Your hair, & makeup are SOooo cute!!!)😊🤓❤️

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Awww, thank you!!💖

[@sydneylandreneau9566]

I will refer to this video a lot. Thank you so much for your advice!! No more dark under my eyes!! Darn hooded eyes! Thank you beautiful ❤️

[@Tanja220]

Thank you for these great tips! 😊 I always powder my brows after using my pencil, but I never thought about doing it before....

[@millig8980]

Amazing Amazing Amazing tips 👏👏👏

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yay!! So happy these were helpful!💖

[@bethannsimmons7336]

Love you, Blessings and Prayers! Greatly appreciated!

[@rominatonon1707]

Hello Sharalees, bellissimo trucco! Grazie per i tuoi preziosi consigli! 🙏🌹

[@kimkeever3692]

Appreciate the great tips!!

[@guylainevincent3704]

Wow, what a great video. You are the best. Love your personality, so calm and genuine. Thank you 🙏. I have to put eye drops everyday and it’s very annoying. I will try these tips for sure.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

You are so sweet🥰♥️ I hope these tips are helpful to you!!

[@melaniewright2283]

These are such good tips!!! I definitely have this issue and wasn’t doing all the recommended things you shared but I will be now!

[@earenc]

Fabulous tips, my friend!!

[@maribelmcd5553]

tan bella como siempre

[@elizabethbigham6257]

Why did I not think to put primer under my eyes?!! Excellent tip! Thanks💐🌻🌷

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

You are not the only one, trust me!😂😘 Hope this tip really helps!

[@deborahlehman2794]

THANK YOU!!

[@ClaraBarrerabeautyisageless55]

I always apply my setting spray by spraying a powder brush and lightly apply it to my face. Great tips💜

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Thank you for sharing that great tip!💞

[@judisewnsew6514]

Oooo, I learned that from Zabrena! It works great!

[@judisewnsew6514]

And Sharalee and Zabrena need to do a collaboration!

[@libbymiller5240]

Oh my goodness, did I NEED these tips!! I have oily eyelids but dry on the rest of my face. I forget so much of the time to put primer on those lids! I LOVE the tips about eyeliner too. A lot of the time I only wear eyeliner, but I struggle to keep my eyeliner from losing its shape, so these tips are just wonderful!! On another topic, I thought about you this morning as I was "attempting" to cut my own cuticles....GADS!! Ok, your nails always look so manicured! I would LOVE to see a video all about nail care. Thanks my friend for a wonderful watch and GREAT TIPS!! As always, sending lots of love and blessings!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh I am so glad you picked up some tips to help with your oily eyelids!! You will never believe it but I was just thinking this morning, as I was doing my nails, that it might be good to do an updated "nail routine" video. And lo and behold, as I'm catching up on comments, here is the nail video request from you! I'll definitely put that on my list....hoping your cuticles are doing ok😅🥰

[@judyduncan3860]

I appreciate your videos so much. I’ve gone back & downloaded almost all I can find. I have used several while doing my hair & applying make-up. I’m a long way from my make-up looking good. I’m a show & tell girl so your videos are important to me. 😊

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh I'm so glad you are finding my videos helpful!! From your profile picture, it looks like you are great at applying your makeup! You look beautiful💗 Just keep playing and having fun and you'll be a pro in no time!

[@judyduncan3860]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates thank you but that was taken many many years ago. I ordered the lip exfoliate from Revlon & the lip nighttime mask from Yuglo. Hopefully will help. I've learned so much from your videos. I Look forward to your videos.

[@turragorman59]

I really don't do all these steps with eyes but my lips are definitely more intense prep. Any suggestions there in the future on lip prep would be great. Thank you Sharalee.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh yes, keeping lipstick in place can be challenging! I did a video last fall that I'll link below. But I'll put my thinking cap on and see if I can come up with some more tips😘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGbJg32Na7l0ack

[@turragorman59]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates your the best!! I just didn't know if some new products are out there. I saw I got a few likes so I know I am not alone on this one. Have great weekend - it has been so hot here in Ohio, sweltering🥵

[@janrodriguez8872]

Thank you for all of your tips. Thank you for sharing you are so beautiful and talented. I only wish my makeup looked like yours.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

You are so welcome! Keep practicing and having fun and I know you'll be a pro at applying your makeup in no time😍

[@jillconyers2710]

You are so helpful!❤

[@lisapierce525]

I’m not an oily gal but I watched anyway. You give the best tips. Would you do a video on eyebrows, ie best pencils, gels, application, etc? I would appreciate that so much. I have long brow hairs but sparse on the tails. I need new products. Have a blessed and glorious day! ❤️🙏🥰

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

You got it, sweet lady🥰 Always appreciate you faithfully watching!💖 Blessings to you!!

[@terrilaycock3789]

I love all of your videos, but this one was really good! I have so much troule with this area. I always have raccoon eyes lol. I will be trying these tips! Thank you so much!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh yay!! I really hope these tips make a difference!💞

[@maryrose7842]

This is a very informative in depth tutorial Thanks Shirley. I have oily lids also and use an eye primer followed by a base powder shadow. I have the caviar sticks but It is hard to blend them over the powdered lids. What do you suggest? Perhaps you could do a video using the Laura mercier caviar sticks?

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

I would recommend applying the eyeshadow primer and then using the caviar sticks before any powder eyeshadow. I too find that cream formulas are harder to blend over powder products. Thank you for the video request! I'll add that one to the list😘

[@maryrose7842]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates thanks Shirley I will try that like you have said some of the primers are not great anyway I have the P Louise but it's not all it's cracked up to be. May have to try another one.

[@catmama54]

Thank you for your help. South Fl is so hot now it’s like living on the sun lol

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh I can only imagine what it's like there with the heat AND humidity!!🥵🔥

[@goldie51944]

A very good video with lots of tips. You are such the expert makeup artist on applying eye primer shadow and liner. It seems like I don’t always have time to do my eyes As I’ve mentioned before I have permanent eyeliner on lid and under eye so I at least have a touch of something on eyes I have several shadow pallets so I better get with it and use them Thanks for all your wonderful videos. I so look forward to what you present next. 💖💕💗❣️

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh, thank you, sweet friend!💞 With your permanent eye liner, you don't have to worry about any smudges so that's awesome! I always thought it'd be so nice to have permanent makeup so if I didn't have time to add any more, I'd already look pulled together...lucky you!!😘

[@kabonamanyigajjembe]

Am to support you

[@liss441]

I’ve found the Mac extended play great for my lower lashes

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

That is another good one!

[@julieligon8177]

What a great tips video! It has been very hot here in Georgia & I've been fighting some of the issues you covered. Thank you, thank you! Question... do these tips & suggestions work with one & done eye shadow looks? Since I don't always use a powder base on the entire lid with the one & done looks, I get some smudging on the upper part of my lids. I appreciate all you do for your viewers!!!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yes, I think many of these tips will work for those "one and done" shadow looks. You may also try spritzing a flat shadow brush with a little setting spray (just be sure it's not a hydrating one😘) and then gently tap that over the shadow and let it dry before opening your eyes. Also, you could do a light dusting of translucent setting powder over the top of your eyeshadow when you are done and that may help as well.

[@zulytown]

Thank you, beautiful! I'll be trying a few of your tips. Hugs 🤗 😊.

[@TerryFire1000]

Great info to add to my "toolbelt" of tips and tricks!😘Roberta

[@lucygu9126]

I have also the same problem. At the end? …No, after a few hours my makeup looked also messy. Thanks for all this great tips. Please make more makeup tutorials for hot Sommer days. Where this problem is specially usual. Many of greetings from Germany!! 😘

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Glad it was helpful! I'm more than happy to create more videos to help prevent makeup meltdowns!😍

[@julilowman2916]

I love watching you and your smiling face. You are so sweet. I was wondering if you have ever tried the Phoera makeup that is advertised on facebook. I use it but am wondering what powder it setting spray I might could use. Thanks for all your advice.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

I truly appreciate you watching! No, I've never tried the Phoera makeup but will have to check it out. If you are having trouble with the longevity of the foundation, a couple of drugstore powder and setting spray options you might try are the Wet n Wild Photo Focus Setting Powder and the Maybelling Lasting Fix Setting Spray😘

[@judisewnsew6514]

Excellent video as always! I don't have really oily lids, but I found many of your tips will still be helpful to me. Lower lashes- have you tried the Maybelline Snapscara tubing mascara in waterproof? It is exceptional! ❤️

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

So glad this was helpful!! I've not heard anything about that mascara....adding that to my shopping cart right now😘 Thanks for the recommendation!

[@sabineh.9486]

That was neat my friend! And I love your look 🥰 My lids are usually pretty normal or on the drier side but sometimes the meltdown still happens?? The “bangs” tip was a great point!! What’s the difference between a tubing and a regular mascara?? 😳 I did start using a setting spay but they are hydrating and I spray BEFORE putting mascara on. Maybe I should spray even before eye make-up…. 😉😘

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Hopefully a few of these tips will help you determine what is happening with your eye makeup! I do think changing up the setting spray application will really help and those bangs....they can be trouble!😆😘 A tubing mascara creates an actual tube on the lashes, preventing smudges, flakes and mascara runs. When you go to remove it, you just use warm water and press your lashes between your fingers to loosen the tubes and gently slide them off. It's pretty amazing!

[@kimberdawn4424]

Wow, Sharalee, what a detailed tip video for all of us. I'll be sharing this video with my.daughters, sister, mother and friends. You have NAILED this video with so many tips and tricks. I just adore you sweet sister. Thank you for doing these type of videos to help us all out. Love ya, KIMBER (Your Austin, Texas Sister in Beauty)🤗😘🥰👄💞👄

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yay!! Thank you so much for your sweet compliments and for sharing the video! I hope these tips will be useful, especially in the Texas heat and humidity!💖

[@yvetteastley]

Brilliant video. Thank you, also how do you keep your teeth so beautiful and white. Maybe a video?

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Thank you! Will do!

[@evielucas5847]

Hi been watching you for a couple of years now... moved to new state an still trying to get my hair cut like yours. (it's hard) how long is the top of your hair 4 or 6 inches??? I've shown the hairdresser one of your videos.. Thank you

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

I will link my last salon video below and have it start right when my stylist is discussing the length and shows how she cuts the top. It's various lengths from the crown forward so I think this is the easiest way to explain it😘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHSxc2qmrcaLqrc

[@patriciaaldam1562]

Love the colour of your lipstick, which one is that please

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Thank you! Just FYI....I always try to notate the lip color in the description box😘 Here I'm wearing: Smashbox Be Legendary "Deep Mauve" Line & Prime Pencil + Natasha Denona I Need a Rose "Peony" Lipstick + Wayne Goss "Hibiscus" Gloss

[@terrievans4444]

Thank you for these helpful tips. My question is about creasing in the crow's feet. Should I apply extra powder there or is there something else I can do to prevent this?

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Great question! I would try using a slightly damp sponge to tap off any excess concealer, foundation, etc. that has settled in the crows feet and then press in a little setting powder with your damp sponge or a powder puff and see if that helps😘

[@terrievans4444]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates that’s a great idea! I’ll try it this morning. Thank you!

[@terrievans4444]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates it worked!! No creasing or settling in my crow’s feet. Thank you!😘

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Wahoo!! That's such great news!💕😘

[@bons.ageless.beauty]

I thought I was the only one who put 2nd layer of eyeliner. It really does lock it in

[@bons.ageless.beauty]

I am going back and watching all of your videos. Learning a lot. You inspired me to start my own channel. since I'm older than you with different skin issues I thought it would be helpful. Besides I love makeup and sharing. Also I love your hair Tutorials. I sent one of them to my stylist because I'm thinking of getting a Pixie cut. I mentioned this in another video, the one about your hair journey but We are like hair twins I used to have my hair super long but it's getting shorter every time I get it cut

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh how fun! I will have to check out your videos! So happy you've found inspiration from my channel💖

[@jmarks4108]

Maybe you’ve explained it and I just haven’t heard-why do you use different mascara for the upper and lower lashes? Also, not exactly on topic but since it’s on my mind, have you tried eyebrow stencils? I’ve seen them advertised and was just curious if they’d be worth the investment.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Good questions! Because my lower lashes are quite long, they touch my under eye area and nearly every mascara (except tubing mascaras) smudge on me. While I do like the length that tubing mascaras give lashes, I've never found one that gives me quite enough volume so that's why I use a more volumizing mascara on the upper lashes. As for eyebrow stencils, I have a video coming about the ads you are probably seeing. But in the mean time, check out this video where I test out a different option😘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i52vk5RolKqfn7s

[@vickiperdue396]

Thank you for this video. I think you are beautiful! What mascara do you use on your upper lashes?

[@liss441]

She normally uses the IT cosmetics super hero

[@vickiperdue396]

@@liss441 thank you

[@pmay6772]

Hello I'm a new subbie. Let me say firstly I love your hairstyle and have been trying to get that cut and style for forever. Secondly I went over to follow you on Facebook to look at the still pics and the link for your hair pics is broken. Just wanted to let you know.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Thank you and welcome to my channel!💞 I checked a couple of the facebook links and they seem to be working but thank you for the heads up. I'll keep checking! In the mean time, here's a link directly to my photo page on Facebook that will hopefully work😘 facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1305187426301797&type=3

[@deannanaivar3934]

I love your videos and have learned so much. I have bought several eye shadow palettes, but I have a problem when applying any of them. When I brush them on, they tend to flake down below my eye. It doesn't wipe off without adding color to at least an inch below my eye. What am I doing wrong?

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Great question and something a lot of people experience! That is known as eyeshadow "fallout" and typically happens with softer eyeshadows. Three things: 1) Tap off your brush on the side of the palette before applying the shadow to your eyes. This removes any excess shadow that is not attached to the brush hairs. 2) Use your finger or a flat brush to press shimmer shadows on to the lid. 3) Do your eyeshadow first before concealer or foundation. Then use a little almond oil on a q-tip to clean up under the eyes before applying concealer, etc.

[@iviaqua]

I do all this but my outer corner still disappears. It happens about 6 hours later and in summer only but it’s so annoying.Thanks for all the info. I’m trying wetting my eyeshadow for the outer corner next.

[@kristinkessler3370]

I have dry skin but struggle with ‘raccoon’ eyes. Does that mean I have oily eyelids?

[@wendybird5104]

What is tubing mascara?

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

When it coats the lashes, the mascara forms a tube on the lashes thus preventing the usually issues with smudges and flakes. To remove it, you use warm water and press the lashes between your fingers and the tubes slide off the lashes😊

[@colleenpurcha8821]

Thrive is the absolutely best smudge proof for me. I have even tried Blinc and Tarte and they smudge on me. So frustrating

[@bethannsimmons7336]

PS. PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE TO GET YOUR TEETH SO BEAUTIFULLY WHITE AND HOW TO KEEP THEM WHITE! PLEASE 🙏

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Thank you for the request! I'll add that to the list😘

[@BethaneyLilly]

You did such a thorough job on this video! Covered everything! I’ve noticed sometimes my liner seems to almost bleed in my outer corners and down…doesn’t happen frequently but never could pin down why…..I’m now almost 100% it’s the eye cream!! In a pinch I was using an eye cream to clean up under my eyes. It’s leaving the area too emollient and doesn’t absorb well…. You’ve Saved me from 🦝 👀!!!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh I am so glad that my tips may have helped you solve the mystery of the bleeding eyeliner!!! Cheers to no more raccoon eyes!!😘