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December 04, 2024
Eyes are among the most sensitive parts of the body. The level of sensitivity can be different for everyone. Many people use cosmetics around their eyes daily, including eyeshadow and eyeliner. Some cosmetics, however, contain certain ingredients that irritate sensitive eyes and present dangers to overall eye health. Ingredients that cause irritation include color additives, parabens, fragrances, talc, sulfates, preservatives, bismuth oxychloride, and fragrances.
Some makeup brands today have taken extra steps to create quality products without adding damaging ingredients. Below are some of the best eye makeup brands for sensitive eyes, as recommended by doctors at OOMC.
Almay is a top drugstore brand known for its skin—and eye-friendly cosmetics. All its products, including eye makeup, are tested for toxicity, sensitizing potential, and irritancy. This ensures that they do not include any chemical ingredients that could negatively affect eye health.
Almay also offers a variety of products formulated specifically for those with extra-sensitive eyes and those who wear contact lenses.
BareMinerals (also known as Bare Escentuals) is famous for being one of the first companies to introduce the world to mineral makeup. BareMinerals is most known for its skin-friendly cosmetics, but it also offers a variety of high-quality makeup created for sensitive eyes.
Their products do not contain parabens, artificial oils, or synthetic fragrances. Most BareMinerals eye products have been ophthalmologist-tested and come in various shades. Best of all, they provide a lasting finish for any occasion.
Cleure is a makeup brand started by a doctor who wanted to provide clean personal care products, including flavor-free toothpaste and makeup for sensitive skin. Ingredients are chosen for their benefits to the body. It does not include common allergens and irritants like nickel sulfate, parabens, and fragrances.
Every package includes a full list of the ingredients included, even those in small concentrations. There are no “trade secrets,” just clean ingredients.
Clinique is one of the biggest names in makeup for sensitive eyes and skin. This brand is formulated without known allergens and offers high-quality products for sensitive eyes and contact lenses.
Clique offers a wide selection of eye makeup options, including long-lasting eyeliners, eye shadows, mascaras, brow pencils, and brow shapers.
Ilia Beauty is a brand that emphasizes clean, skin-centric beauty. Its makeup formulas are designed with skin-care ingredients and sensitive skin in mind. In addition to eye-sensitive makeup, the packaging for the products from Ilia Beauty is recycled aluminum, glass components, and responsibly sourced paper.
All of its makeup formulas are cruelty-free, vegan, and made without talc, parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, BHA/BHT, propylene glycol, PEG’s, D4, D5, D6, and chemical screens.
Milk Makeup has earned a reputation for good ingredients and easy-to-use makeup. Its products are cruelty-free, vegan, and paraben-free. The brand strives for transparency in its products, with a list of ingredients it will never include in any makeup, including eye makeup, like talc, synthetic fragrances, sulfate-based detergents, or colorants.
Sustainability is also important to the brand. The packaging and all new products being developed are designed to be more sustainable.
Physicians Formula is a hypoallergenic drugstore makeup brand that is also rated the number one natural/organic face and eye makeup brand. All of their products are specially formulated to cater to those with skin and eye sensitivity.
Physicians Formula products do not contain fragrances or parabens and are recommended by many eye health professionals. Products include their Organic Wear line, a collection of makeup products formulated without harsh chemicals, GMOs, gluten, or synthetic colors.
Known for their cruelty-free makeup with “good-for-you ingredients,” Tarte Cosmetics offers an array of eye makeup for sensitive eyes. None of their products contain parabens, mineral oil, sulfates, or other harsh chemicals. Most of its eye makeup products are tested by ophthalmologists to ensure a non-irritating experience for sensitive eyes.
Tower 28 is a makeup brand that is dermatologist-approved and Certified Clean at Sephora. The founder, Amy Liu, has sensitive skin and wanted to create a brand of makeup that she could wear that was fun and high-performance.
Each Tower 28 makeup product is created with non-irritating ingredients. It has gone through irritation testing, preservation testing, and been tested by professional makeup artists. There are no fragrances, allergens, or animal-derived ingredients in any of the makeup.
While these makeup brands can provide less irritation for many with sensitive eyes, it is also important to remember to keep brushes and cosmetics tools clean. Over time, bacteria accumulate in these items and can cause eye issues and damage. Regularly cleaning these items can prevent bacteria buildup and reduce the risk of eye problems in the future.
Don’t forget to wash off your eye makeup at the end of every day. While it’s tempting to get into bed right away after a fun night out, that extra step of removing your makeup can help your skin and eyes feel better, stay healthy, and remain infection-free.
Wearing eye-friendly makeup is a great first step in taking excellent care of your eyes. Regular eye exams and addressing eye problems as soon as possible can help you maintain your vision longer. At OOMC, we diagnose and treat eye health issues that you may be experiencing. Schedule an appointment at a location near you today.
