I've got hooded eyes and oily skin, which is a nightmare combo. By afternoon my mascara looks like I've been crying and I end up with black marks under my eyes. Does waterproof actually make a difference or is there a better technique I'm missing?
Waterproof definitely helps but it's not the whole story honestly. The real issue with hooded eyes and oily skin is that moisture is literally traveling down to your lower lash line throughout the day, so yeah try a setting spray or even a tiny bit of eyeshadow primer on that lower line before mascara - I'd experiment with both and see which actually works for your skin since everyone's oil production is different. Also check if you're applying mascara to your lower lash line at all, because skipping it there and only doing the upper lashes solves the problem for a lot of people without any extra steps.
Waterproof mascara genuinely does help with the oily skin situation, but honestly the real game-changer for me was switching to a setting spray on my lower lash line before mascara - I use a translucent powder too and it makes a huge difference. With hooded eyes you're already fighting gravity, so I'd also suggest curling your lashes first and maybe using a tubing mascara instead of traditional formulas, since they don't flake and smudge the same way. The technique that saved me was being really stingy on the lower lash line and only doing one thin coat there instead of multiple ones like I do on top. Give waterproof a shot for sure, but layer a setting spray underneath and you'll probably see what I mean about the difference.
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