As one of the most impactful ways to define your look—sultry or soft, night or day, going out or brunching—eye makeup is arguably the most playful and diverse part of makeup application. With various palettes, finishes and products to choose from, dabbling into new designs and combinations is part of evolving your style. But here’s the kicker: with every new blend you apply, you risk the chance of irritating your eyes. Though you might not be able to predict how your baby blues (or greens or browns) will respond to various formulas, there are a few warning signs that will clue you in quickly. Here, experts share the info you need to know.
How do makeup products contribute to eye infection or allergies?
Raise your hand if you’re guilty of hanging onto your beloved mascara right until the very last drop? Especially when you heart a trusted product you’ve used for years, it’s normal to try and make it last. But the older a product gets, the more likely it is to cause issues, according to board-certified allergist, internist and chief medical officer at EHE, Dr. Tania Elliott. The deterioration, she shares, starts from the moment you open it. How come? She explains that each and every single time you dig into your liquid eyeliner, dabble with glitter shadow or whip out your eyebrow brush, you’re exposing yourself to bacteria that lurks in your home.
Apart from the dirt and dust your eye makeup might come in contact with, Dr. Elliott says that certain products pose more danger than others. This is especially true if they’re ripe with countless ingredients. “Fragrance, nickel and makeup preservatives are the most likely culprits,” she shares. One way to test a questionable product before applying it over your lid or lash is to dab it behind your ear for a few days and watch how your skin reacts. Dr. Elliott says this might save a ton of headache in the future. Read more
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