Makeup Allergic Reaction

Jul 24, 2015

Abby G.

I love makeup and I wear a lot of it often but quite recently I'be started noticing weird reaction to the makeup. My eyes water uncontrollably (messing it up!!) and I get itchy eyes. Any ideas what is going on? Can I still wear makeup? I really want to! Please help!

Jul 24, 2015

Kitty K.

Your eyes may be sensitive or irritated by a certain ingredient in your products.
What products are you using that cause this?

Jul 24, 2015

Tiffany B.

Are they items that have red dye in them? For example, purples or red browns?

Jul 24, 2015

Abby G.

When it happens I'm wearing...

Revlon colorstay black liquid eye pen

Rommel London scandal eye precision eye pen waterproof

Rimmel London volume flash scandal eyes mascara

Cover girl black eye enhancer (eyeshadow)

Jul 24, 2015

Abby G.

*rimmel

Jul 24, 2015

Abby G.

And no. Just blacks.

Jul 24, 2015

Shiphrah T.

It would probably be good to try more natural makeup brands like lush and Aveda and see if the allergy goes away.

Jul 24, 2015

Tiffany B.

Hm... I would slowly rotate in one new item at a time, to replace your current products, using that product for a few weeks before adding more new products and seeing if you still get that reaction.

Jul 24, 2015

Abby G.

Ok! I'll try that! Thanks Shiphrah and Tiffany

Jul 24, 2015

katie s.

My eyes are very sensitive especially when applying mascara and eyeliner. I just avoid putting eyeliner on my waterline because it irritates it. My eyes aren't as irritated when I put it on my top lash line so I still continue to do that. For mascara, I just switch them out and I am very careful when I apply it.

Jul 24, 2015

Shreya S.

If it's just those products, I would get new ones! some people cannot use drugstore makeup just because the formula is bad for their skin compared to high end makeup.

Jul 24, 2015

Abby G.

Thanks so much. I'll try another mascara and eyeliner!

Jul 25, 2015

Chelsee W.

It could just be certain brands I have the same issue but more so with lipsticks , (my eyes aren't as sensitive) if I use certain brands/colors the bottom half of my face blows up like a balloon and I get bunches of pimples , I agree with the trying more natural brands and don't wear the makeup as long

Jul 25, 2015

Chelsee W.

hope that helps!

Jul 25, 2015

Hannah K.

It might just be those products or brands in general. For example, I can't wear anything by Maybelline, it makes my skin like a tomato, my skin burns, peels, is very painful and itchy

Jul 25, 2015

Abby G.

Thanks guys!