Mascara for incredibly sensitive eyes?

[GentlyGentlyOhDear]

My eyelids seem to be very sensitive and quite puffy and I think it's due to make up. I'm trying to find some suitable mascara that is very gentle but won't flake off or smudge easily, if anyone has any suggestions?

[Jenny2014]

Have you tried getting your lashes dyed? Mascara always irritates me, but the dye doesn't and looks great for a few weeks.

[GentlyGentlyOhDear]

I've never tried it just because my eyes are so sensitive but I might ask for a patch test from the salon.
My eyelid issues started after an awful allergic reaction to an eyebrow wax a few months ago. They are very temperamental now even when I don't use anything for days on end.

[bunnybleu]

I have sensitive eyes and I use Clinique Naturally Glossy mascara, it doesn't irritate and it stays put all day.

[MrsCocoa]

Clinique do a tubing mascara which has been a revelation. (I have dry eyes). It's gentle, stays put all day and washes off with warm water.

[GentlyGentlyOhDear]

Sounds like the clinique one might be worth a try. Thank you!

[coxsorangepippin]

L'oreal beauty tubes. I wear contact lenses and have allergies but this tubing one works for me (and means no make-up remover to irritate either)

[GentlyGentlyOhDear]

Thanks Cox. I also wear contacts but have been limiting their use recently.
Starting to wonder if I've developed an allergy to the dog or Bold washing powder!

[humanfemale]

I have this exact problem and can only wear tubing mascara. Clinique lash power (££ though) or L'Oréal beauty tubes. Think I prefer L'Oréal tbh

[BusterGonad]

OP have you tried The Body Shop aloe Vera eye cream? It's got live bio cultures in it so it will build up the skins natural resilience. When I had puffy flaky really tender eyes it really helped. I bought the whole aloe range and I didn't regret it.

[BusterGonad]

Also buy non bio washing stuff.

[Mouthofmisery]

I had this over the summer and couldn't wear any make up! Something unheard of since I was 12! I ended up using Vaseline on my eyelids and this helped barrier against the mascara

[BusterGonad]

I actually went to the doctors and felt fobbed off but she did say to make a mild solution of baby shampoo and water and gently wash/wipe them with (on cotton wool). But if you do this please google the ratio as I don't want to be bollocked if it goes tits up!

[GentlyGentlyOhDear]

Another vote for the l'oreal then human!
Thanks Buster I will give TBS eye cream a go and try googling the baby shampoo wash. I was also considering going to the doctor!
Will also try the vaseline base coat, thanks mouth.

I hate looking all puffy eyed with no make up on! I just feel like I'm looking awful at the minute. Might up my water intake and invest in some multi vits. Already glugging the spa tone!

[BusterGonad]

Mine turnt out to be a chronic condition and with MANY symptoms but I'm sure that isn't the case with you OP if it started after the eyebrow was scenario!