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Eye make up problems

(33 Posts)
SuzyG Sat 24-Jun-23 12:00:22

Hi campbellwise - miserable isn't it? I find that Kiko products are fine and I am pretty allergic in general.

Jzpap Sat 24-Jun-23 12:00:13

As others have recommended I use Clinique. I have terrible hay fever but I can use their eye liner (it’s called Quickliner), I’ve used it for years and highly recommend it.

JENMA Sat 24-Jun-23 11:36:20

Hi try Look Fabulous Forever, make up made especially for us older ladies. Brilliant lady started it when she was about 70 and it is doing well with plenty of help and videos to help using their products. will give you money back if you are allergic to it. Please try and good luck.

Esmay Wed 21-Jun-23 20:14:35

I have hay fever and sometimes my eyes water and itch .

I use kohl pencils to define them and it's probably why people think that I'm not English !

MayBee70 Wed 21-Jun-23 19:34:10

I hardly wore make up during the pandemic but when I started using it again I found the skin on my eyelids became very sore. And the Simple eye make up remover I used to use is no longer available. Their new more liquid one just makes my eyes sore. Powder eye shadow seems to make my skin sore, too. I need to start from scratch.

fflur Wed 21-Jun-23 19:17:20

A tubing mascara is brilliant for sensitive eyes. The tubes coat your lashes and stay on until you wash it off. You don't need special makeup remover for rubbing mascara. I like the Clinique Power Lash but other brands make them too.

SachaMac Wed 21-Jun-23 17:42:44

I suffer from Hay Fever & my eyes are prone to itching & watering all year round. I was told by the optician that they water excessively because they are dry so I now use moisturising drops from Boots.
I also find Clinique pencil eyeliner and mascara very good, not the cheapest but well worth it for me.

campbellwise Wed 21-Jun-23 16:40:27

Can anyone recommend an eye make up brand that does not cause allergies? I know it’s hay fever time, but my eyes water constantly and feel itchy when I use eye shadow, eye liner pencil or mascara.