Eye make up problems

Stopped using mascara recently and have not used eye shadow for years. Absolutely have to use an eyebrow pencil tho. I’m good to go with my eyebrows done!

Esmay - I had totally forgotten about Kohl eyeliner!

Happy days!

I’ve always used eye cream under my eyes but don’t know what to use on my eyelids which are now very dry and erupt every now and again.

Vaseline MayBee70 it was recommended to me after eyelid surgery

I’ve suffered from hay fever for so many years! However I’ve found the Mercadona supermarket in Spain/Canaries/Portugal has a super own range of cosmetics. I’ve tried every mascara on the market over the years. When I visit I stock up and their mascara actually makes my lashes look pretty good. They’re non existent normally. I know it’s maybe a long shot if you don’t travel however you might know someone who is travelling. Tried their eyeshadow, mascara and blusher so far. Apparently their foundation is recommended also. My next purchase on my next visit.

The very first poster SachaMac hit the nail on the head about your constantly watering eyes - you have a dry eye condition (if that isn’t an irony). Get yourself some over-the counter (non-prescription) lubricant tears and use them regularly throughout the day. You WILL notice a difference!

I have dry eyes too due to glaucoma. Along with my steroid drops I use tears 3-4 times from morning to night. Takes the redness and scratchiness out too.

There are many drops on the market. Start with liquid tears - if you think you need more go into lubricant tears, which is thicker. You’ll find a brand that works.
Cheers!
USA Gundy

MayBee70
I believe your “erupting eyelids” is caused by putting cream on your lids. Eyelids are not generally dry and putting any moisturizer or cream on them will cause a breakout. Only put your product under your eyes, never on your lids.

Try going a week without, your lids will clear up. If it persists then you have an intolerance to the product you’re using. Try a different brand and try going to a lotion version of moisturizing.
Problem solved!
USA Gundy

sandelf

Can't help with make up but have found my chronic watering eyes are cured (!) since changing 2 things. I take a Sea Buckthorn oil capsule everyday, (Natures Best) and use exfoliating gloves. (Ameliorate [the best] - of course you go carefully around the eye area but it does keep flakes to a minimum.) I started exfoliating since noticing (yuck factor alert) 'dust' inside my clothes - a daily once over with the exfoliating gloves (sometimes dry, sometimes in shower) sorts that out and skin looks much better.

Ive had dry eyes since my early 50s. Probably menopause related. Sea Buckthorn capsules is the only thing that helps. I found eyedrops were just a nuisance. If I don't take them for a few days I certainly know it.