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Makeup That Even Your Irritable, Super-Sensitive Eyes Will LoveDealing with cranky eyes that get itchy, puffy and teary at just the thought of mascara is a drag. Here's how to deal |
Not all shadows are created equal
We hate to say this, but if you've got itchy, irritable eyes, then powder eye shadow is not your friend. Dr. Wolf recommends a cream or gel-based eye shadow over powder, because the pigments in powder eye shadows are more likely to cause pain, irritation and (yuck) infection. Plus, no matter how carefully you apply a powder shadow, some is bound to get into your eye. If you absolutely, 100 percent can not live without your pretty powdered shadow (we get it, it works way better than cream shadow on oily lids), make sure to apply an eye primer beforehand to help it stay put.
Dr. Wolf also says to beware of anything that's shimmery, glittery or metallic, as these can be super irritating. So what's a girl who just wants to rock a fab smoky eye to do? Your best bet is to stick to cream and gel-based shadows. If you're a contact lens wearer, make sure your contacts are in before you start applying your eye makeup. Not only will this help with sensitivity, it'll also help your makeup application go smoother because you'll be able to, you know, see what you're doing.
Try: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow, Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow or Clinique All About Shadow Primer for Eyes
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Dr. Wolf also says to beware of anything that's shimmery, glittery or metallic, as these can be super irritating. So what's a girl who just wants to rock a fab smoky eye to do? Your best bet is to stick to cream and gel-based shadows. If you're a contact lens wearer, make sure your contacts are in before you start applying your eye makeup. Not only will this help with sensitivity, it'll also help your makeup application go smoother because you'll be able to, you know, see what you're doing.
Try: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow, Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow or Clinique All About Shadow Primer for Eyes
SEE NEXT PAGE: Take it (all) off