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Cleanser for sensitive eyes

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YettaTessieMarmelstein · 12/10/2018 20:23

I would love a recommendation of cleanser that won’t sting or irritate my eyes. My skin is sensitive too but my eyes are my main concern. Ideally, I’d Like something I can use over my whole face. Brands I have tried include Clinique, Decleor, Liz Earle, Elemis, Garnier, Simple, Superdrug Pure and Boots own brands. They all sting my eyes to varying degrees, apart from Simple which I just find rubbish.

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LadyLapsang · 12/10/2018 20:54

I recommend you try la Roche Posay Toleriane. It's on offer with Look Fantastic at the moment.

Elledorado · 13/10/2018 05:08

I tried loads and the only one that didnt sting was neutrogena makeup remover wipes (I use the purple night time ones). I know it goes against conventional wisdom re wipes but I cant use anything else without it stinging my eyes

YettaTessieMarmelstein · 13/10/2018 08:42

Thanks. I’ll try both of these.
It’s such a pain. It often feels like I have a film/grit in my eyes after removing my make up. And soothing eye drops sting like crazy.

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helzapoppin2 · 13/10/2018 09:10

I’ve found Simple Micellar Water is very gentle for taking off eye makeup.

LadyLapsang · 13/10/2018 09:52

Have you had a sight test recently? You may have dry eyes and need to have a care regime to cope.

YettaTessieMarmelstein · 13/10/2018 10:58

LadyLapsang - yes I do have dry eyes which only bother me as a result of cleansing. As long as I’m careful about mascara and cleanser, it’s fine. Probably not wearing make up is the answer but I wouldn’t go that far! Unfortunately I’m allergic to eye drops.

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LadyLapsang · 13/10/2018 11:17

Have you tried preservative free eye drops? Also, a hot flannel or heated pad across the eyes helps - there is quite a lot of guidance online. I had to go make up free for a while and it was horrible. I find Laura Mercier sticks better than conventional eye shadow.

cantfindamoniker · 13/10/2018 11:46

My skin is sensitive and when it reached it's worse, I had cracked eyelids and the only thing my skin could tolerate was Toleraine by La Roche Posay. You can use it over your whole face. I was also able to tolerate their 'face and eyes moisturiser' everywhere. My skin was sensitized by impregnated face wipes. I would never use them again.

StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 13/10/2018 11:46

the only thing I use on my eyes to remove make up that does not sting is baby oil Smile takes off all my thick mascara, I don't use it as a cleanser over my whole face as I wash with a facial soap bar but no reason why it wouldn't work.

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