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    7 makeup tips for sensitive eyes

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    Just because you’ve got sensitive eyes, it doesn’t mean you can’t wear eye makeup. Truly it doesn’t. You just need to be savvy with your product and brand choices, and have a little know-how when it comes to application. And once you do, you can say goodbye to sore, itchy, red eyes…

    MAKEUP TIP FOR SENSITIVE EYES #1: Be brand savvy

    We’re a sensitive bunch of humans, and many beauty brands have cottoned on to this. By using brands that don’t use fragrances and ingredients that could potentially cause irritations, you’ll still be able to play around with makeup, but lower your chance of suffering from watery, stinging eyes ten fold. Our members love Almay, Nude by Nature and jane iredale.

    MAKEUP TIP FOR SENSITIVE EYES #2: Clean your brushes

    And by clean, I mean regularly. Or daily, if you want a gold star. Makeup brushes and tools become contaminated very easily, so it’s always smart to use clean ones around sensitive eyes to prevent general irritation and infection.

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    MAKEUP TIP FOR SENSITIVE EYES #3: Use eye drops strategically

    This means using eye drops at least 30 minutes before applying makeup, not moments before. If you don’t allow enough time, your eyes may be even more sensitive when applying makeup products, causing them to become watery. Not fun.

    MAKEUP TIP FOR SENSITIVE EYES #4: Avoid the waterline

    Love wearing eyeliner on your eyelids? We understand your affection, but just ask you apply it next to the lash line instead of the waterline to avoid unnecessary irritation. If you’re planning on defining your lower lash, too, run your pencil underneath the lash line and blend well for a striking finish.

    bh recommends: Inika Organic Eyeliner for its ease of use.

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    MAKEUP TIP FOR SENSITIVE EYES #5: Swap powders for creams

    Powder eyeshadow is essentially the enemy of sensitive eyes as it can easy crumble and find its way into your eyes. Opt for the long-lasting, easily blendable cream varieties instead, as they’re less likely to create fallout.

    bh recommends: Mary Kay ® Cream Eye Colors and Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick.

    MAKEUP TIP FOR SENSITIVE EYES #6: Say no to mascaras with fibres

    Just like powder eyeshadows, these fibres can fall into your eyes and cause irritation. Stick to lengthening mascaras without fibres if you still want fluttery lashes, or try a volumising product instead – they boost lash thickness to make them truly standout.

    MAKEUP TIP FOR SENSITIVE EYES #7: Remove with care

    Taking off your eye makeup at the end of the day to help prevent infection is even more important than making wise product choices. If you don’t, product can remain stuck to your lashes and lids and work its way into your eyes while you sleep. Use a gentle cleanser or micellar water to remove all traces of makeup, leaving the eyes clean and soothed.

    bh recommends:

    micellar-waters

     

    1. Simple ® Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water
    2. Uriage Thermal Micellar Water
    3. Rosehip by essano Gentle Facial Cleansing Micellar Water
    4. Avène Micellar Lotion
       

    Do you have sensitive eyes? Or do you have any tips for those who do? And which brands do you love for easily irritated eyes?

     

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    CaitMay 8 Jul 2017 9:49 AM

    Some good tips.

    hdemi 7 Jul 2017 11:55 PM

    I have sensitive eyes and do think that it is important to be brand and product savvy. Sometimes a certain product will cause my eyes to water, bit of trial and error

    bebeautiful34 7 Jul 2017 6:28 PM

    My eyes are not that sensitive but they water so easily and next thing I know I've got eyeliner and mascara running done my cheeks. I use the most waterproof formulas I can find

    Joole 7 Jul 2017 5:22 PM

    Being an optometrist, I reckon this article should apply to normal eyes too, not just sensitive eyes! Completely agree with these tips.

    Beautybabe140194 7 Jul 2017 3:52 PM

    Great tips, occasionally I will have sensitivity issues around my eyes. I will keep these tips in mind.

    Yohanna 7 Jul 2017 2:40 PM

    So far have been only sensitive (burning eyes) to eye creams. Not makeup items. So I avoid those and use face stuff that I know my skin loves

    TheUglyDuckling 7 Jul 2017 2:04 PM

    Tip #5 I'm not so sure about. I find it creases more easily!

    Mayy 7 Jul 2017 1:52 PM

    I use the Garnier Micellar Water to remove all my eye makeup. It's both gentle and doesn't irritate the skin!

    makeupcat 7 Jul 2017 1:31 PM

    Fibre mascaras are the worst... so itchy and watery.

    2663anne 7 Jul 2017 1:24 PM

    These are great tips, when I find a brand I don't react to I never change from it, plus removing every trace is also important

    maggieball 7 Jul 2017 1:20 PM

    My eyes are very sensitive and I agree with all your advice. Brand savvy seems obvious but it took me a long time to realise that some brands are so much more gentle on the peepers. Innoxa is really good for me.

    Miss19 7 Jul 2017 1:19 PM

    My eyes aren't that sensitive but something about putting eyeliner on my waterline makes my eyes water!

    Seezora 7 Jul 2017 1:08 PM

    I have sensitive eyes, sensitive skin, and dry all over. Love the Nude by Nature eye primer. The Simple products make my skin so red and irritated so I can't use those unfortunately.

    Absolutely loving Eye of Horus. Superb products for sensitive eyes.

    Gilded 7 Jul 2017 12:17 PM

    I have dry eyes that get irritated easily. I find hot eye compress helps a bit.

    MelissaFay89 17 Jun 2017 7:14 PM

    Thankfully I don't have sensitive eyes

    Hayley644 17 Jun 2017 5:51 PM

    Mine are sensitive so I usually don't wear any eye makeup.

    cosmoslyn 13 Jun 2017 11:55 PM

    i usually go waterproof, when my eyes start to water at least i know i won't look like a raccoon

    Sparkle 77 13 Jun 2017 7:39 AM

    The seasons are so out of whack my hayfever is still hanging around and it's June! Yesterday I took the kids to the park and ended up with one watery eye. I looked in the mirror when I hop back in the car and my cat eye flick was gone:(

    BeautifulJusty 4 Jun 2017 11:51 AM

    I don't use mascara, and take care when applying moisturiser around this area etc.

    Ellyloves 3 Jun 2017 10:32 PM

    I think I really need to get eye drops!

    Sparkle 77 9 Jul 2017 10:09 PM

    I think I need eye drops too Elly. It might stop my runny eyeball :)

    krjc4eva 2 Jun 2017 7:49 PM

    I avoid the waterline now as it has been proven that it isn't healthy to put those chemicals onto that delicate skin area. I have tried natural mascara (eyes of Horus I think is the brand I have bought). I was getting blood shot eyes from my maybelline mascara

    AndreaJW 2 Jun 2017 4:14 PM

    Mine are so sensitive that i can't wear eyeliner.

    Goddess..... 30 May 2017 7:20 PM

    I always make sure I get beauty products for sensitive skin not just for eyes but for the whole face.

    hdemi 29 May 2017 9:35 AM

    You really do need to find what products work for You. Clean your beauty blender often. It will help

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