#228: Is Tubing Mascara a Better Alternative for Sensitive Eyes?
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...
#211: New Mascara for Dry Eye Sufferers
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, ...
#200: The Best of 200 Dry Eye Relieving Blogs
Woo Hoo! We made it to 200 Blogs! I am so grateful that you are here with me. We couldn't have done it without you, the readers. Join me as we review the best posts of the past 200. Let's dive in...
#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...
#199: Your Holiday Shopping Guide, aka your Personal Wish List
The 2023 gift guide for the holidays so that you can get all of your friends with red, sensitive eyes, the best gifts to pamper them this holiday season.
#1) Eyes are the Story Mascara
Now, this is a box of three mini mascara wands. I really love this mascara. It is my favorite. The three mini wands keeps the brush and tube clean. You replace these wands every month. Less bacteria stays in the mascara tube to grow since you dispose of it so often.
Instead of using the big tubes of mascara which you throw out every three months, you get three smaller tubes that you'll replace once a month.
The mascara is formulated with a creamy texture, and it doesn't flake. I find that this mascara lasts all day and it's a nice dark black color. I love it.
#2) twenty/twenty beaut...
#191: How to Get Rid of Eye Irritation from Makeup
In the last blog, I shared with you the ways in which your eye makeup could be causing dry eye disease. If you missed it, please click here. In this blog, I will discuss three ways you can treat your eyes when the dryness eye disease is attributed to makeup.
No. 1) AVOID TOXIC INGREDIENTS
The United States bans only 11 ingredients from the product lists of cosmetics. However, the European Union bans over 1600. Many of your favorite products contain ingredients that are toxic to the ocular surface.
In order to avoid toxins, you will need to start reading ingredient labels. I’ve compiled a list of the ingredients you need to eliminate from your makeup in this handy list. You can download the list here. These are particularly toxic to your eyes.
No. 2) REMOVE YOUR MAKEUP
Re...
#161: The ONE Dry Eye Rule You Should NEVER Break (Part 1)
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....
#159: 3 Best Clean Makeup Products in 2022
If you have dry eyes, it's important to understand why CLEAN makeup is so important for your eyes and body. Check out some of the basic ideas around Clean makeup in this blog, and listen to a true Clean beauty expert weigh in on the importance of these products. Switching to wearing CLEAN makeup you can prevent both eye irritation and wrinkles!!!
Now that you're fired up about the importance of using Clean Makeup, let's review the three best clean makeup products for sensitive eyes in 2022. If you feel like your makeup makes your eyes red and irritated, then switching out a few products will be well worth your time.
I certainly understand how you feel. Just a few years ago, I was in your shoes too. I was embarrassed that my eye makeup would run down my face by the end of the workda...
