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Makeup for sensative eyes?
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I have an eye condition called Blepharitis. It's something older people get usually, but I developed it a couple of years ago. Basically inflammation prevents the glands inside the eyelids secreting oil which means that eyes often feel dry and tired. I also experience increased sensitivity to light, and there is an increased risk of infections such as conjunctivitis.
All that said, I would still like to be able to wear eye makeup on occaision. I have been advised that tinting would not be a good idea.
I buy makeup very rarely, so does anybody know of any brands which pride themselves on being "gentle"?
All that said, I would still like to be able to wear eye makeup on occaision. I have been advised that tinting would not be a good idea.
I buy makeup very rarely, so does anybody know of any brands which pride themselves on being "gentle"?
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ETA: have you tried using mineral make up? there is a thread somewhere on here with loads of info about UK brands (i use US brands so i have no clue)
The biggest thing that helps me is an eye bag from Lumecare. I also use substitute tears during the day, and oily drops at night. I need sunglasses most of the time, so I bought some reactorlites to make it easier to go between inside and outside.
I didn't find the doctors or opticians particularly useful tbh so I did some research, and this is working ok for me at the moment.