When it comes to mascara, people with dry or sensitive eyes have to be extra cautious about what they put near their delicate eye area. While waterproof mascaras are known to be problematic, tubing mascaras are often marketed as a gentler alternative. But are they really the best choice for sensitive eyes?

As a dry eye specialist, I want to help you find makeup that not only enhances your lashes but also protects your eye health. Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of tubing mascara and what might be an even better option for sensitive eyes.

What is Tubing Mascara?

Tubing mascara is a unique formula that wraps each individual lash in flexible "tubes" rather than coating them with traditional wax-based pigment. This creates a smudge-proof, long-lasting effect that resists fl...

Removing eye makeup at the end of each day is crucial, especially for those of us with sensitive eyes. Leaving makeup remnants on our lids and lashes overnight gives bacteria a cozy place to settle and multiply. This overgrowth can lead to issues like blepharitis, inflammation, redness, swelling, and even wrinkles. None of us want that, so let's ensure we remove our eye makeup properly every day.

So, what makes a good eye makeup remover for sensitive eyes? There are three key factors to consider, and I’ll use one of my favorite products, Optase Life Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover, to illustrate them.

1. Gentle Removal

A great eye makeup remover must gently remove all traces of makeup. The Optase Life Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover features patented ionized water technology that gently and e...

Mascara has long held the crown as America's favorite eye makeup. According to studies, women apply mascara an average of nine times each week. With such frequent use, it’s crucial to consider what we're putting so close to our eyes.

I'm so excited to share that one of my favorite CLEAN Beauty brands has just launched their newest formulation of mascara. Clean Sweep mascara by twenty/twenty beauty is now available. Use code:  PAMMASCARA to get yours at 30% off.

Here are three compelling reasons to make the switch to CLEAN mascara:

1. Support Healthy Lash Growth

Introducing a clean, water-resistant treatment mascara that delivers defined, lengthened, and stronger lashes instantly and with continued use. Enriched with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and biotin, ...

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#1) The Best Sunglasses for Dry Eye Sufferers

When you have dry eyes, everything seems to make them worse. Your eyes are already irritated, anything like wind, dirt, dust, and even pollen makes your eyes feel more irritated.  How do you continue to look cool and keep your eyes feeling good all summer long?  

When you are outdoors, it is important to protect your eyes not only from the elements blowing into your eyes but also from UV light.  Let's discuss your sunglasses.  There are 3 things you want to look for in a pair of good sunglasses: protection, tint, and style. Check out the f...

Let's dive into the world of Oculaire Skincare, the ultimate destination for eye-enhancing products that promise to make you feel, look, and even see better!

Today, I'm joined by Jessica Rosales, a skincare expert from Oculaire Skincare, who will take us on a journey through their incredible product line designed specifically for sensitive eyes and skin. Get ready to unlock the secrets to youthful and radiant eyes naturally! 

Oculaire Mousse d'or - The Gentle Foaming Face and Lid Wash

Jessica introduces us to the wonder of Oculaire Mousse d'or, a foaming face and lid wash that's perfect for daily use. Mousse d'or is a calming formulation that helps eliminate demodex, alleviate symptoms of blepharitis, reduce lid swelling, and address skin inflammation. Its gentle and scent-free formula...

We all love mascara. It turns out it is the most popular cosmetic. Most of us feel it's something that we feel like we can't live without. Many women won't even leave the house without putting it on.

Mascara makes your eyelashes look long, dark, and beautiful. It highlights the windows to our souls. In this blog, I'll explore three tips for you to wear mascara if you are a dry eye sufferer.

Tip #1) No Waterproof Mascara.

 Many dry eye sufferers will start using a waterproof mascara because their eyes are so irritated and sometimes they run water. They use the waterproof mascara, to avoid it from running down their face.

However, there are waxes and toxins in this waterproof mascara that makes it waterproof. These waxes are hard to remove from your lashes at the end of the day. An...

In the clinic, I get asked this question all day long, "What's causing my eyes to be so dry?" The short answer is that dry eye is multifactorial. It comes from many different causes. Some of the things we have no control over, like your gender and your age.  Women, especially those over 40, are more likely to have dry eye than men. And, we can't change our gender or age.  But, there are a ton of causes of dry eye that we can control.   

Let's talk about what you can take care or change to help our dry eyes. I like to break this down into three parts. I called it the EYE Method.  The first is E for Eyes. The Y is for Your Health. And, the final E is for the Environment.  Let's look at each part.  Over the next 3 weeks, I'll break down the nitty gritty of controlling each of the parts of the ...

If you have been hanging around with me for a while now, then you know that I preach the same rules over and over and over again.  In the past couple of weeks, I've been in the car a lot. So, I've had some thinking time. I started to re-evaluate my hard and fast rules.

I went to a funeral and a wedding in the same 10 day time span. To say the least, there was a bit of crying going on. And, it provided an opportunity for me to reevaluate some of the rules that I preach.

I would like to review these 4 dry eye rules.  Normally I'm quite the rule follower, but I had some reassessment time. And, it turns out that there are times when it's okay to break the rules.  Let me tell you when you can break three of them.  Then, I'll explain why you can never, ever, ever, ever, ever break one of them....

 

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