Oily Eyelids: How To Stop Them From Effing Up Your Makeup Game

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from BeautyOily Eyelids: How To Stop Them From Effing Up Your Makeup GameMi-Anne ChanLast Updated November 10, 2017, 2:15 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowPhoto: GoRunway.If you have oily eyelids, you know that getting makeup to stay in place is a struggle. You probably know the drill all too well by now: wake up, put on your makeup, check your face at noon only to find that you're rockin' a serious pair of raccoon eyes — it's not a pretty sight. But, if it's any consolation, you're not alone. We've all been there.We all create oil on our eyelids, some more than others. "We all have numerous tiny oil glands at the eyelash line to add oil to our tear film," says Dr. Ava Shamban, MD, dermatologist and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at UCLA. "This oil-water emulsion provides lubrication to the eyes and the oil prevents the water from evaporating."There may not be a cure-all method that will completely stop our bodies from producing oil, but we can definitely take measures to curb it. We talked to a few industry pros to get the lowdown on some of the best ways to stop slick lids from wreaking havoc on your makeup. Read ahead to learn the secret to a life free of mascara smudges, liner fading, and creased shadows.Read these stories next:Why I Tattooed My Eyebrows & What It Was Really LikeSo You Want To Shave Your Vagina...You Can Get Amazing Skin By Doing THIS In The BedroomBegin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT BeautyLip Stains Are Hit Or Miss But This One Sculpts, Plumps, & Lasts ...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. The latest text in a group by Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyCharlotte Tilbury’s New Concealer Promises A Filter-Like Finish —...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If you’re wondering whby Karina HoshikawaBeautyYSL’s Lash Latex Mascara Is As Good As Everyone Says — & Here’s T...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I’ve tested enough mby Jacqueline KilikitaAffordable BeautyWhy Is No One Talking About This Drugstore Skin Tint Stick?All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If there’s one by Karina HoshikawaBeautyArmani Reformulated Its Most Popular Foundation — But Why?All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If you’ve ever by Karina HoshikawaMost WantedIs Merit Makeup Worth It? I Tried Everything — & Found Some Real ...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Of all the makeup brands ?by Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyI Tried Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Charlotte Tilbury & These Ar...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. As a beauty director for 10by Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty31 Party Makeup Looks For Every Winter Soiréeby Claire FoxBeautyHourglass Founder Carisa Janes On Her New Brand: “I Want To...When it comes to legacy beauty founders’ second acts, Carisa Janes is in excellent company. From Bobbi Brown’s Jones Road to Ali Webb’s Messy (her soby Karina HoshikawaBeautyI Tried 7 Popular Lip Stains And Tints & The Cheapest WonAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. “We are living in a lip pby Venus WongBeautyHow Katie Jane Hughes Became The Internet’s Go-To Makeup ArtistAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I caught up with celebrity by Brooke DeVard Oza...BeautyI Have Been Changed For Good, Thanks To r.e.m. Beauty’s New...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If epic pop culture momentsby Karina HoshikawaADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT