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Very Sensitive Eyes- make up remover

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hollyisalovelyname · 15/05/2016 14:46

Help please.
I have very,very sensitive eyes.
I am allergic to so many removers.
I've just bought L'oreal gentle eye make up remover. Stung like mad Sad
Simple stings too.
Loved Garnier but they changed the formula.
I am even allergic to La Roche Posay.
I found Avene doesn't sting but it is a gel and I hate the texture.
Amy suggestions please.

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ReggaeShark · 15/05/2016 14:48

Simple eye make up remover lotion.

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ReggaeShark · 15/05/2016 14:48

Oops sorry.

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Bartdudette · 15/05/2016 14:57

I have similar skin and used to regularly trigger excema around my eyes with a lot of the standard brands for sensitive skin. I worked near to Planet Organic in London and tried a bunch of samples from there. The best turned out to be the Green People cleanser, which is quite pricey but worth it's weight in gold. It lasts me around 6 months and I use it every day to take my make up off with. //www.greenpeople.co.uk/shop/by-product/natural-skin-care/organic-cleanser-face-wash-products/neutral-scent-free-cleanser-make-up-remover-200ml

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thenightsky · 15/05/2016 15:13

They all sting like buggery and give me red sore patches apart from one... Boots Botanics.

this one

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hollyisalovelyname · 15/05/2016 15:32

Thank you. It's not the skin around my eyes but the actual eyeball itself that the products sting. My eyelids then swell up - a lovely look- not !

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tethersend · 15/05/2016 16:16

I find cram ones better- no bleary, stingy eyes.

Olay is the best one. Here

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tethersend · 15/05/2016 16:17

*cream

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 15/05/2016 16:34

Wilkos own brand 99p and brilliant!

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HouseOfBiscuits · 15/05/2016 17:17

I wear contact lenses and can only wear hypoallergenic makeup. I use Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes It works well and removes waterproof mascara.

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PlasticRoses · 15/05/2016 18:43

Clinique cleansing balm is fantastic, as is the cheaper body shop chamomile balm. I have sensitive eyes and balms work well for me because they get everything off quickly with less rubbing and getting stuff in your eyes

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augustusglupe · 15/05/2016 18:49

Lancôme bi facil....I've used it for 20 years and will never use anything else. My eyes are quite sensitive and I wear contact lenses. It's very soothing and melts away waterproof eye make up too.

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rubybleu · 15/05/2016 18:50

Blephasol? It's actually for cleaning your eyelids for blepharitis sufferers, but works a treat on eye makeup.

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 15/05/2016 18:57

I used Blephasol,I think it's expensive micellar water tbh.

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Starman16 · 15/05/2016 18:57

Might sound a bit weird but I use olive oil! Works a treat, doesn't irritate my eyes - put in on cotton wool pad, wipe then rinse off residue with your face wash/cleanser.

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botemp · 15/05/2016 19:04

Can you tolerate micellar water? Garnier do a decent one for very little money but I believe there are a couple for sensitive eyes specifically too. It's pretty non-irritating as it is just water, if you wear a lot of eye makeup cut a cotton pad in half, soak it with the MW and place underneath eyes then soak two additional cottons through (or split one) and rest on top of closed eyes for a bit, then wiggle gently back and forth and drag down slowly, then use back of pads to clean off any remnants. If everything irritates try jojobo oil it also works a treat and is especially good for sensitive eyes.

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rubybleu · 15/05/2016 19:30

I use Garnier micellar water to remove makeup - I have various fragrance allergies and it's good. However, it does sting my eyes!

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hollyisalovelyname · 15/05/2016 19:36

Thank you. I can't use Micellar water on my eyes either. Sad
Knowing even La Roche Posay irritates my eyes gives you an idea of how sensitive they are.

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swooosh · 15/05/2016 19:38

Ponds cold cream cleanser!

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hollinhurst84 · 15/05/2016 20:02

That one that tethers linked
I bought it on her recommendation and haven't used anything else since

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Longdistance · 15/05/2016 20:07

I have used Nivea eye make up remover for years. I've used others, and they've made me cry.

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ozymandiusking · 15/05/2016 20:14

I would recommend Nivea eye makeup remover as well.

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cherry17 · 15/05/2016 21:07

Body Shop Camomile has never stung my eyes and is easy to get hold of. Prior to that I've used Caudalie Cleansing Water, again it's very mild but it's a bit more expensive. HTH.

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JSpen · 15/05/2016 21:32

Lancôme Bi-facil! I have very sensitive eyes but this one if is fine for me

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Spam88 · 15/05/2016 21:46

I use Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish - I find it better at removing eye make up than anything I've used in the past and even when I've managed to end up with more in my eyes than on them it doesn't sting.

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Cakescakescakes · 15/05/2016 21:54

I have super sensitive eyes and use a balm cleanser to remove eye make up as well as my face etc. Just rub a little over your eye area then remove with a face cloth then cleanse the rest of your face. I use Clinique take the day off balm.

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