India, July 30 -- With busy lives, late hours, and being camera-ready all the time, applying makeup can be fast and convenient. But do you end up with dried mascara at the roots of your lashes, a bit of eyeliner sneaking into the waterline, or even flakes of your sparkly eyeshadow in your eyes? Common makeup mistakes - including how you apply it, for how long you apply it, and when you apply it - can harm your eyes in ways you may not be aware of.

Eyes are one of the most sensitive areas of our face, and makeup mistakes can leave them burning, watering, itchy and red. "From smudged eyeliner to out-of-date mascara, beauty habits are more related to eye health than most people know. And when something goes awry, the outcome can be anything...