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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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    Shop A Everyday 1 Feb 2015 10:18 AM

    My eyes get very sensitive and water so easily

    Gilded 1 Feb 2015 5:33 AM

    I have dry, irritated eyes and eye drops help some but putting makeup on and having it on all day is not the problem for me. Taking the makeup off is what irritates my eyes and my eyes feels grainy and looks puffy. For this I put eye drops in my eyes before I go to bed it helps somewhat.

    Ajax 1 Feb 2015 5:02 AM

    I wan't to try cream eyeshadow, my powders don't seem to last long enough. Also I really need to clean my brushes, thanks for the reminder!

    Bernadine 90 31 Jan 2015 2:44 PM

    My eyes are pretty sensitive which also causes my nose to run and thats just from using eyeliner, does anyone have a favourite brand you use? I need to start to eliminate which ones I'm using that's causing my problem thing is I love them all :(

    Jlgaddes 31 Jan 2015 4:23 AM

    great article...I also suggest never to borrow another person's makeup

    Ronii 30 Jan 2015 11:08 AM

    with really clean brushes, my eyes don't get infected when i tight line and water line

    Redrobyn 30 Jan 2015 4:14 AM

    I have really sensitive eyes & they seem to be getting worse as I get older. Thanks for the great advice.

    Joole 30 Jan 2015 1:45 AM

    I don't have sensitive eyes but did you know lid wipes like the ocusoft lid scrubs are great removing waterproof makeup while gently cleansing the eye area?

    jenesaisquoi 29 Jan 2015 4:36 PM

    The avoiding the waterline trick sounds like something I'll have to try. Thanks bh :)

    AndreaJW 29 Jan 2015 2:01 AM

    I don't wear eyeliner as i have sensitive eyes but i will go hunting for the brands that were mentioned.

    Michelle240 29 Jan 2015 1:50 AM

    My eyes are supersensitive so all these tips are so useful.

    bmill229 27 Sep 2014 5:11 AM

    Thanks for the tips, I do have sensitive skin and eyes.

    Sam91 11 Feb 2014 9:32 AM

    I have sensitive eyes and was looking for brand recommendations when I came across this article. I'm thinking of purchasing only natural, gentle makeup from now on...

    diabla 30 Jul 2013 8:02 AM

    i dont have sensitive eyes

    LisOnLife 23 Jul 2013 3:00 PM

    great tips

    LisOnLife 23 Jul 2013 2:59 PM

    removing my eye make up with care is important as my eyes can get irritated easily from too much rubbing!

    Julie281 10 Apr 2013 4:40 AM

    Oh wow how about the fact that all the commercial makeup brands put TOXIC chemicals in their eye makeup formulations? If you truly have sensitive eyes (or even if you don't) you must try natural makeup. I haven't touched MAC and other similar brands in years. These days i use INIKA (i buy it online from consciouscosmetics.com.au) it is way better for your skin and is luxurious and high quality. I think they've even won awards against other brands like revlon, mac, etc. Definitely worth the switch! Their eye liner is so black and smokey...

    stackcats 4 Apr 2013 4:22 AM

    My eye sensitivity is the main reason why I never put eyeliner on waterlines. I always wonder how people remove makeup from waterlines? It must sting :(

    Chicklet 2 Apr 2013 10:03 AM

    I don't tend to have sensitive eyes, but these are great suggestions.

    Shop A Everyday 30 Mar 2013 10:17 AM

    My brushes are soaking now

    kelleyley 30 Mar 2013 4:58 AM

    my eyes aren't too sensitive, but some make up products do irritate my eyes,so i generally keep my eye make fairly simple

    manveen 28 Mar 2013 9:26 AM

    great tips! thank god i don't have sensitive eyes. i am however a sensitive person. the smallest thing makes me cry. i don't use mascara, i use liner on my top lid so it doesn't run and i use a tint for blush (benetint) and that doesn't run too!

    Bkz1 26 Mar 2013 11:17 PM

    I sometimes experience sensativity to my eyes - great tips. I cannot stand wind, sun etc my eyes water very easily.

    Makeup Maven 26 Mar 2013 4:53 AM

    I do have sensitive eyes, particularly with mascara. I also have a problem with some additives in eyeshadows, especially ones that have red or darker pink undertones (including browns, bronzes and plums , which of course are my favs). I avoid brands I know are a problem and try to try before I buy with unknown brands. I never use fibre mascara because it just plain hurts. Even some mascaras with stronger smells can cause me irritation...and how much it costs doesn't matter. I have used cheap ones that are great, and expensive ones that irritate me no end.

    Trish_D 25 Mar 2013 10:28 AM

    I have very sensitive eyes. Thanks for this info, which I'll take on board. I never, ever go without good quality sunglasses, summer and winter.

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