Last night I had a horrible reaction to my balm cleanser. I work up in the night with swollen eyelids that were stuck together! Thanks to antihistamines, the swelling has gone down but my eyes are still very red. I think the culprit was the essential oils in the balm.
Obviously I wont be using that balm again but I'm also thinking I should use a proper eye makeup remover first, so I'm not rubbing balm or oil into my eyes. Any suggestions? Non perfumed would be best and I'm not keen on micllar and I definitely don't do wipes.
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Makeup remover for very sensitive eyes
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I've used the Linden Leaves Eye Makeup Remover for years. I haven't ever had problems with it stinging my eyes but it is over 20 bucks.
If you are after something natural and less dear for the price there's the Tailor Oil Cleanser which is an oil cleanser but works well as an eye makeup remover. You get an 100ml bottle for under 40 bucks which if you were to use it just an eye make up remover it would last you many, many months.
Thanks, Lisa-Lou! It's a bit better today. Eyes aren't quite as red and they didn't hurt anymore. I did have to cancel my make application at Mecca today, which I booked weeks ago though. I'm also battling a really nasty virus so I don't even want to get out of bed today, never kind have my make up done or anything near my eyes!
I think a really basic dedicated eye makeup remover like the Simple one will be the way to go. There's also a neutrogena one in the reviews that sounds good. I don't want to use an all over oil cleanser on my eyes as I've had issues with one of these before (a very expensive one at that). Also I get filmy eyes from some of those too, even after double cleansing. Theres plenty of balm cleansers that I like, just don't want them near my eyes!
I think a really basic dedicated eye makeup remover like the Simple one will be the way to go. There's also a neutrogena one in the reviews that sounds good. I don't want to use an all over oil cleanser on my eyes as I've had issues with one of these before (a very expensive one at that). Also I get filmy eyes from some of those too, even after double cleansing. Theres plenty of balm cleansers that I like, just don't want them near my eyes!
The Trilogy Make-Up Be Gone balm works for my somewhat temperamental skin as well as the Simple Kind To Eyes eye makeup remover (its more of an oil based one). These see less rubbing and scrubbing to remove my makeup and I haven't had a reaction to either. The Trilogy one even got off fake eyelashes for a wedding without scrubbing or pulling them off (it almost just melted the glue off) in which the glue had made my eyes super blurry! Maybe try those - sensitive skin is so difficult as what works for one can often irritate another! Good luck!
Also, i find that there's less rubbing needed if the cotton pad is well soaked in cleaning product and then I gently press it on my eye for a few seconds - both for the Maybelline and jojoba. If I'm careful to keep my eye very closed with the oil I can usually avoid film eye but invariably I get some in there haha
All my cream shadows and eyeliner come off that way without much rubbing. I usually need to do a specific upwards run or press to pick up the mascara on the under side of my lashes, but that depends on the mascara. Easily washable stuff will usually take a big hit from the first go, but I'm usually wearing water proof so it's harder to get off.
All my cream shadows and eyeliner come off that way without much rubbing. I usually need to do a specific upwards run or press to pick up the mascara on the under side of my lashes, but that depends on the mascara. Easily washable stuff will usually take a big hit from the first go, but I'm usually wearing water proof so it's harder to get off.
I use the Makeup Eraser cloths. They are a cloth that you wet with warm water and rub over your face to remove any makeup. I wear eyeshadow, liner and mascara and this removes it completely. I then follow up with a cleanser, but not too closely around my eye area.
They are available in some pharmacies but are easier to find overseas e.g.: Sephora, Priceline etc. Tailor Skincare also have makeup removing cloths.
This could be an option to try as you wouldn't need to rub any product near your eyes.
They are available in some pharmacies but are easier to find overseas e.g.: Sephora, Priceline etc. Tailor Skincare also have makeup removing cloths.
This could be an option to try as you wouldn't need to rub any product near your eyes.
Sophia, that's what I'm looking to do - use a product that just needs pressing onto the eyelid then sweeping off without rubbing. I did use micellar to do that the other night but the one I have (a freebie from Mecca) is quite highly fragranced.
I have a couple of makeup remover cloths but I find you still need to rub your eyes to get makeup off. That's not an option right now.
I have a couple of makeup remover cloths but I find you still need to rub your eyes to get makeup off. That's not an option right now.
Maybelline Eye and Lip Make-up remover is safe for sensitive eyes (and contact lens wearers). If you shake the dual phase liquid, then pop some on cotton pads and just hold these against your eyes for 30 seconds, the makeup literally melts off and gently wipes away. I use it all the time to remove really stubborn eyeliner & waterproof mascara without having to rub my eyes.
Otherwise Lipidol Oil Cleanser is really gentle too, and it emulsifies with water and has no artificial fragrances, etc.
Otherwise Lipidol Oil Cleanser is really gentle too, and it emulsifies with water and has no artificial fragrances, etc.
Ouch worldofsooziewong, that sounds painful. How is it feeling now?
I have to be careful with those makeup remover balms - I used one, think it was the Goodness brand and far out, such a reaction and my eyes were red and swollen afterwards.
I use two things to take my makeup remover off - makeup remover cloth (was lucky to get this to trial and now it is my holy grail cloth) and coconut oil for when I struggle to get the black eyeliner off under my eyes. Works perfectly, no reaction or irritation.
I have to be careful with those makeup remover balms - I used one, think it was the Goodness brand and far out, such a reaction and my eyes were red and swollen afterwards.
I use two things to take my makeup remover off - makeup remover cloth (was lucky to get this to trial and now it is my holy grail cloth) and coconut oil for when I struggle to get the black eyeliner off under my eyes. Works perfectly, no reaction or irritation.
worldofsooziewong Yup! I use both of them on and around my eyes to remove makeup (I actually don't use either for general skincare). My eye area gets super sensitive :) Just an idea though, it's what has worked for me (ie. anything more oil based that really just has to be held on the eyelid and wiped a single time).
Throw away all your makeup cleaners and just buy yourself a Halo! I have always tried lots of different makeup removers over the years. I actually prefer oil based ones because otherwise I find I have to rub too hard to get the makeup all off and my eyes always got itchy and sore. Now I only use my Halo to remove all my makeup and at first I was hesitant thinking it was not doing to do what it promised. Since then several of my friends have bought some from my recommendation. All you do is wet the round fibre disc and it removes all makup somehow!! Google it, it really works!
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