Most natural make up brands for allergies

[jeaux90]

Struggling a lot recently. Everything that I had relied on previously is now giving me a rash/making my eyes water/swelling my face. I have been tested and thought I knew what was causing it but now it’s pretty much everything! Anyone got a recommendation for really “clean” brands?

'natural' unfortunately often means that it contains common allergens. like lanolin, calendula...
if your main issue is the eyes, try a specific eye cream. they are designed not to run into the eyes.
fwiw I'm fine with nivea q10 moisturisers, most others make my eyes sting.

Not hugely natural but said to be good for allergies is Clinique.

Thanks! I’ll have another look at Clinique not used them in years. Was thinking about Bare Minerals. Anyone use that?

Almay was OK for me but it's largely not sold in the UK now.

Yes I did look at Almay not really around in the UK now. I’ve ordered some Merit products to see how I get on with those

I used to like Lily Lolo.

Thanks @BeretRaspberryI have ordered one of their Mascaras to try

I’m allergic to products with spf (except sun cream, bizarrely!) so I have to avoid bare minerals as their face powder has spf. I also have to avoid tinted moisturisers, face creams with spf.

Could your reaction be something similar? It’s an expensive business working out the triggers especially as my reactions only start after a few days of use!

@Daftapath honestly it’s such a pain. I have been tested so I know I’m allergic to acrylates (in make up and I can’t have gel nails anymore) and Methylisothiazolinone but I think I’ve also become allergic to acetate derivatives too. Bloody mine field right? What is in SPF that you are allergic too? A lot of those contain Methylisothiazolinone but also in a lot of shampoos etc. do you know?

@jeaux90 I have never been tested to work out exactly what I’m allergic to in the products that contain spf. It was really just a process of elimination that I worked it out.

I have also reacted to shampoos and hair products so it could well be methylisothiazolinone if that is common to both. I always dread any of my familiar products changing. My current shampoo and conditioner (that I have used for years) have both changed and I’m on tenterhooks about whether I will react!

It’s really common is shower gel, shampoo, cosmetics, washing liquids and a lot of sun creams etc even some brands like Clarins have it in. It’s really common and definitely worth avoiding. The allergy clinician I saw (NHS) said approx 20% of people are allergic to it, so not that rare!

Is it something that has to be listed on product ingredients? I noticed that it is in a shampoo I have definitely reacted to but can’t see it listed on my everyday ‘safe’ shampoo.

I haven’t ever reacted to shower gel, washing liquids or actual sun cream (as opposed to products with spf) but maybe I have just been lucky enough to have chosen ones without this ingredient. I have reacted to a couple of clarins products, serums I think, but my daily moisturiser is clarins (minus spf) and is fine.

Now that I haven’t ever reacted an ingredient name to look for, I will keep my eyes peeled 👀

I used to use a brand called “ queen cosmetics” Not sure if they’re still going but based in West Sussex
Great range of make up and skin care and ingredients clearly stated.

Just checked and they’re still going
Website Looks very luxurious!

Rimmel also do a “ kind and Free” range which is worth a look

I have very sensitive skin and acne rosacea. And I can’t tolerate Clarins at all unfortunately. However I am fine with Bare Minerals and I like their tinted moisturiser.

I have also found that the only mascara I can tolerate is Elf XTNDR, the rare tubing mascara that actually lengthens and thickens lashes.

I'm fine with Bare Minerals - it is the only mascara I can use. They do nice eye liner and shadow too. I'm also OK with laura mercier tinted moisturiser with SPF (very handy as most "gentle " suncream really irritates my eyes) and bobbi brown foundation.

I've been like you for years and tried everything! Keep it basic, try Zeroveen, Diprobase or Double base for skincare and removing makeup, and believe it or not Bourjois make-up is amazing only available on Amazon. I have very bad reactions to all other brands but safe with these, good luck and hope they work for you. Oh and for SPF try Le Roche Posey Anthelios SPF50 + for the face.

Jane Iredale is recommended by the American Skin Cancer Foundation

English mineral makeup is lovely. I've recommended it a couple of times. It's all powder stuff but honestly makes my dry over 40 skin glow. You just have to get used to the application. I think it's better than bare minerals to be honest. Usually I end up with a reaction around my nose and chin (I think it couples up with using tret) when using any other foundation but don't get that with EMM. You can pay a small amount for samples to be sent to you.

I would recommend and ap called Yuka - I you use to scan products (beauty and food ) and it tells you what risky ingredients there are, it lists them out so you will be able to check. You can scan before buying to check so it can cut down the costly mistakes.

Great tips on here, so glad I posted!

I use Natorigin mascara. I can’t use Clinique.

My dd has a few chemical allergies, she’s been patch tested at the hospital. She reads the ingredients on every single make up item every time she buys something.

The nurse said companies change the ingredients on cosmetics a lot so you need to look every time.

You could try QVC, they do several brands of Premium Beauty and skin care .
They give you up to 60 days to try your purchase out and if you are not satisfied you can send them back within the 60 days and get your full money back .