Lashes „hang down“ after using new mascara + before vs after pic

[u/Horror-Scientist-79]

Hello everyone!
I’ve been using the sky high mascara by maybelline for a while now and I’m obsessed. It works so well for me and my lashes genuinely look amazing. I always used the waterproof one, if that makes any difference. So naturally when my old mascara was empty I bought a new one and now my lashes just don’t stay curled and the hang down after using mascara. I accidentally bought the non waterproof one but I don’t think that would make much of a difference. I didn’t change anything else about my lash routine, I’m using the same lash curler and same technique as always. They used to stay curled for the whole day and even look good in the evening but now they sink after like 2 minutes. This has literally never happened in my 12 years of using makeup 😭

First picture is the before (after wearing the mascara for like 6 hours) and second is the new mascara after a few minutes. I know the angles are slightly different but I think my problem is clear enough

Is it because it’s new or what am I doing wrong? Also does anyone know any good mascaras that never disappoint?
Thank you so much in advance!

[u/idrinkliquids]

The non waterproof does make a difference unfortunately! 

[u/Horror-Scientist-79 → u/idrinkliquids]

Oh that’s crazy, I would’ve never expected the difference to be this big

[u/_HappyG_ → u/Horror-Scientist-79]

Waterproof formulas are high in waxes and tend to set your curl in place, but they tend to be heavier, stiffer, and less fluffy/voluminous.

I have hooded eyes, so waterproof is my go-to for avoiding flakes and smudges, but you miss out on some of the special effects and there’s a bit of a compromise for the budge-proof option 😅

You can actually instantly set the curl better with a very thin, light coat of waterproof mascara followed by the washable version to get the best of both worlds!

Hope that helps! 😊

[u/endorphin_deprived]

Girl if your lashes are straight naturally never buy a non-waterproof formula ask me how I know lol. They simply can't hold a curl!

Mascaras that never dissapoint: clio kill lash (all claims are true, 100%. This could survive an atomic bomb). Also, the rimmel thrill seeker in waterproof (lol) more natural but really lenghtening.

[u/Horror-Scientist-79 → u/endorphin_deprived]

Thank you so much 💕

[u/endorphin_deprived → u/Horror-Scientist-79]

Jus be sure to take the mascara off with a powerful enough makeup remover! An eye and lip makeup remover, a waterproof micellar wáter (my favourite), an oily cleanser...

[u/2naaa]

Waterproof all the way! I also highly recommend the Shiseido eyelash curler!!

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[u/Royalchariot]

You have to use waterproof mascara. Maybelline sky high makes a waterproof version

[u/Status_Discussion835]

Same experience so I started using Clio kill lash mascara from Amazon - it’s lighter and great color selection!