7 makeup tips for sensitive eyes

My eyes aren't overly sensitive and I don't often get irritations. I don't often wear eyeshadow, eyeliner or mascara.

I have very sensitive eyes, some eye make up can really irritate my eyes, so does the wind, makes my eyes water and sting a little as well as strong sunlight, i am always with my sunglasses to protect my eyes. Nothing i have used has ever helped :(

When I was a child I used to have eyes that were sensitive to the sunlight in the morning. I don't get that anymore so it must have been something to do with my eye being now fully developed.

a couple of years ago i had really sensitive eyes, i couldnt wear any make up, if i did, over night my eyes would just swell up. thankfully it has passed!

Fantasticly useful tips because my eyes water and my skin acts up often. I didn't know that these particular brands were good for sensitive skin, saved to my favourites, thanks BH.

my eyes r super sensitive even when I am not wearing any eye make up

I have to be very careful with makeup around my eyes, particularly when I am wearing contacts.

Good tips. I really like Garnier Clean Sensitive 2 in 1 Gentle Makeup Remover to remove my eye makeup. It works well and doesn't sting at all.

I do have sensitive eyes and i do follow most of these items listed. And its great to remind us as well

What do you suggest for cleaning brushes with? I don't have sensitive eyes, but I never know what products are good. I would also be very happy to make my own but not sure how... Help!

Thankfully, I don't have sensitive eyes

I have semi sensitive eyes, some brands I can't use and others I can when it comes to make-up. Certain make-up removers for the eye area make me tear up, so I can only use make-up wipes or 'simple' eye make-up remover.

Eyes only seem to have a sensitivity to some mascara - and your tip about keeping away from mascara with fibres will be listened to! Although these weren't around years ago when I first noticed this problem - think it was due more to the fragrance in some mascara that would make my eyes water, but will heed your tip!

Great tips! I have sensitive eyes ... More like eyelids which swell up if it disagrees with an eye product. Not good when you're out and about! Always test new products even if it means wearing it at home first :)

Swapping powders for creams is a fab tip. You really want to avoid getting little particles in sensitive eyes.

I always try to use sensitive products where possible. Even though I don't have sensitive eyes.

though my eyes aren't too sensitive but i still try to use gentle products

I am thankful I do not suffer with sensitive eye's. I think minimal eye makeup is the way to go, a natural light look would be beneficial for people with sensitive eye's. Eye drops would be good to use also for sensitive eye people. Keeps the eye clear of any irritants. SandraXxX

I had never thought about the switch to cream eyeshadow to stop my eyes being irritated toward the end of the working week, but it makes sense. Do any members have any tips for cream eyeshadows that don't all move in to the eye crease by 10am?

I don't have sensitive eyes but these are very awesome tips for those people that do.

Great tips! I do have sensitive eyes and it can be very frustrating. I try to use organic products around my eye area to reduce any irritation and watery eyes.

My eyes aren't too sensitive, I just make sure to use a gentle makeup remover, and they're fine

Luckily I don't have sensitive eyes, just sensitive skin.

Great article, my eyes aren't too sensitive which is good because I love wearing eye makeup and it changes everyday. I haven't heard of the Coleur Caramel brand before, looks good :)

Thanks for this Cherie. Ive gone without eye makeup so much due to the sensitivity. Good to know theres products are available to help us poor sensitive types out.