#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...
#214: 3 Keys to a Great Eye Makeup Remover
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...
#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...
#194: Best Tips for Mascara wear for Sensitive Eyes
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...
#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...
#190: How Does Makeup Wear Cause Dry Eye?
Patients come to me every day because they can no longer wear their eye makeup. Their eyes are irritated, red, watery. They apply their makeup and later find it running down their face. They're frustrated because they can't wear the products that they love.
This happens so often. I want to give you three reasons that this is happening:
REASON #1) INFLAMMATION
Some eye makeups cause inflammation to your eyes. Have you ever put your mascara on and then your eyes started to burn? This is happening because the ingredients in that mascara were irritating to your eyes.
Did you know that women apply mascara nine times a week on average? That's more than once a day. Women are applying mascara multiple times a day. And if that mascara contains irritating ingredient, it will cause inflamm...
#163: Summer Tips for Dry Eyes
Happy 4th of July! Summer is here. Let's go over three great tips to take care of your eyes this summer. As dry eye suffers, there is a new challenge with every season of the year. In the winter, the air is dry. In the spring, there is too much pollen in the air. Both allergies and dryness play a role in your management plan.
In the summer, there's a lot of light and many dry eye sufferers have sensitivity to light. And, there may be some water sports that you want to be involved in. I've got a few tips and tricks that you can use to be more comfortable.
Tip #1) Use Protection
Protect the skin around your eyes
Have you ever wondered what sunscreen is safe for you to use around your eyes? Especially when your eyes are dry, they tend to be sensitive to everything. Opulence Bea...
#145: Make your Sensitive Eyes look Great this Valentine's Day
It's almost Valentine's Day!! Let's talk about how to make your eyes look gorgeous for your date.
There are five steps you can take to make your eyes pop, even when they're dry or sensitive, when you're out for Valentine's day. On this night especially, you don't want to hide your eyes because you're embarrassed by their redness. Eyes are the window to the soul. And, we all know that making eye contact is key in building relationships. And, Valentine's Day is all about relationships. So, let's stop hiding our eyes, and get them looking gorgeous.
STEP 1) LET THEM POP
You're ready to look great on your Valentine's Day date. You don't want your leads to make you appear sleepy. Use one drop of Upneeq at least 20 minutes before "go time". And, your eyes will look more open and alluri...
#141: Your New Evening Routine
Step 1: Make up remover
I really love makeup remover wipes. A few of my favorite are the Norwex makeup removal cloth set, Beauty Counter one-step makeup remover wipes and the Eye Proof Refreshing Towelettes from Eyes are the Story. They are super convenient and easy to use. So first step is to remove your makeup.
Step 2: Cleanse the Face
#136: Clean Beauty Products for Dazzling Eyes this Holiday
I want to talk to you about clean makeup products that can give your eyes a dazzling look this holiday season. Just because you suffer from dry eyes does not mean that you have to give up on your makeup. Absolutely not, Ladies. There are products out there that you can use that will make your eyes look great and be comfortable. So let's get started. I've got five steps to having dazzling eyes this holiday season.
Step No. 1) Clean Eyes
Begin with clean eyes. If you've been following me for a while, you know, I like you to use four simple steps to take care of your eyes every day.
Step one is to clean your lids and lashes. One of the products I recommend most is a hypochlorous spray. It kills bacteria and viruses that live on our lids and lashes and can cause redness and irritation. Th...
