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Any good hypoallergenic mascaras?

34 replies

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 17:24

I can't find one, even tried Clinique...

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Mossstitch · 10/09/2026 21:44

Lavera organic worked for me, others make my eyes itch........I tend to be allergic to a lot of things with perfume in. Only use simple, faith in nature or neals yard toiletries as they don't bring me out in hives and eczema.

LoafofSellotape · 10/09/2026 21:45

I have really sensitive eyes and I wear Maybelline Sky High.

Illegally18 · 10/09/2026 21:45

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 17:24

I can't find one, even tried Clinique...

La roche posay

Morepositivemum · 10/09/2026 22:02

Illegally18

I think Roche posay is discontinued unfortunately (it was my only mascara:( )

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:13

Mossstitch · 10/09/2026 21:44

Lavera organic worked for me, others make my eyes itch........I tend to be allergic to a lot of things with perfume in. Only use simple, faith in nature or neals yard toiletries as they don't bring me out in hives and eczema.

That's me as well. I haven't heard of Lavera organic - is it online?

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MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:13

Morepositivemum · 10/09/2026 22:02

Illegally18

I think Roche posay is discontinued unfortunately (it was my only mascara:( )

That's a shame. What do you use now?

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MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:14

LoafofSellotape · 10/09/2026 21:45

I have really sensitive eyes and I wear Maybelline Sky High.

Thank you. Do you wear any other eye makeup?

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TeenLifeMum · 10/09/2026 22:14

I’m very allergic to Clinique and many other things. Boots No7 is fine for me but my favourite is Lancôme dolls eyes

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:16

TeenLifeMum · 10/09/2026 22:14

I’m very allergic to Clinique and many other things. Boots No7 is fine for me but my favourite is Lancôme dolls eyes

That's interesting. I bought Clinique because I thought it was ok for sensitive eyes - obviously not!

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Morepositivemum · 10/09/2026 22:17

MrsEmmelineLucas

Unfortunately I haven’t found anything else- best I can find for not moving or irritating is glossier, but it just looks like it’s darkened my lashes as opposed to them looking a bit longer or separated or feeling conditioned!

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:21

Morepositivemum · 10/09/2026 22:17

MrsEmmelineLucas

Unfortunately I haven’t found anything else- best I can find for not moving or irritating is glossier, but it just looks like it’s darkened my lashes as opposed to them looking a bit longer or separated or feeling conditioned!

Frustrating 😕

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ThatHappySloth · 10/09/2026 22:22

The only mascara I have found my eyes can tolerate is Lush Lashes by Lush. Im also ok with Bare Minerals eye shadows.

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:22

ThatHappySloth · 10/09/2026 22:22

The only mascara I have found my eyes can tolerate is Lush Lashes by Lush. Im also ok with Bare Minerals eye shadows.

Thanks

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TeenLifeMum · 10/09/2026 22:23

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:16

That's interesting. I bought Clinique because I thought it was ok for sensitive eyes - obviously not!

I used a compact from Clinique and came up with tiny clear blisters everywhere. Didn’t realise the cause so put more on to cover it up so I’d used quite a bit (obviously it got worse) so I tried taking is back, really not expecting them to allow it. They were fab and said although Clinique isn’t perfumed, some people can’t use it, and gave me the money back. She was the lady who suggested Lancôme.

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:30

TeenLifeMum · 10/09/2026 22:23

I used a compact from Clinique and came up with tiny clear blisters everywhere. Didn’t realise the cause so put more on to cover it up so I’d used quite a bit (obviously it got worse) so I tried taking is back, really not expecting them to allow it. They were fab and said although Clinique isn’t perfumed, some people can’t use it, and gave me the money back. She was the lady who suggested Lancôme.

That's interesting. I genuinely wouldn't have thought Lancome would be less of an irritant than Clinique. Thanks

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Morepositivemum · 10/09/2026 22:45

Oh if we’re warning, the worst my eyes have ever been affected (affected?) is Bobbi Brown. I treated myself to a gift set using a voucher and nearly (well literally I did lol) cried. Both eyeshadows (sob, they were so beautiful!) and mascara, on their own snd together (I didn’t want to let either go), absolutely shredded my eyes, eyelids had little spots, eyes running, all very sore

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:47

Morepositivemum · 10/09/2026 22:45

Oh if we’re warning, the worst my eyes have ever been affected (affected?) is Bobbi Brown. I treated myself to a gift set using a voucher and nearly (well literally I did lol) cried. Both eyeshadows (sob, they were so beautiful!) and mascara, on their own snd together (I didn’t want to let either go), absolutely shredded my eyes, eyelids had little spots, eyes running, all very sore

No! Poor you! Thing is, it makes you really self conscious as well as miserable.

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Mossstitch · 11/09/2026 00:11

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:13

That's me as well. I haven't heard of Lavera organic - is it online?

Yes online, i got it from a company called Beauty Naturals UK, which I've had quite a few things from over the years but I just googled and plenty of online places sell it👌

MrsEmmelineLucas · 11/09/2026 05:50

Mossstitch · 11/09/2026 00:11

Yes online, i got it from a company called Beauty Naturals UK, which I've had quite a few things from over the years but I just googled and plenty of online places sell it👌

Thanks 👍🏼

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Flamingmentalcats · 11/09/2026 06:09

There must be something in clinique, it makes my eyes stream too. I have used maybelline with no problems

MrsEmmelineLucas · 11/09/2026 06:23

Flamingmentalcats · 11/09/2026 06:09

There must be something in clinique, it makes my eyes stream too. I have used maybelline with no problems

Thank you, I was advised it was good for sensitive eyes, but obviously not! I wouldn't have thought about Maybelline, thanks

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Hallionflossie · 11/09/2026 20:27

Sweed mascara is good for sensitive eyes.

MrsEmmelineLucas · 11/09/2026 20:35

Hallionflossie · 11/09/2026 20:27

Sweed mascara is good for sensitive eyes.

Thank you, I've never heard of that, I'll look it up.

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LoafofSellotape · Yesterday 09:30

MrsEmmelineLucas · 10/09/2026 22:14

Thank you. Do you wear any other eye makeup?

Yes,L'Oréal eyeshadow sticks and AYU liquid eyeliner ,it's the only one that doesn't sting my eyes. Last time I looked it was out of stock and when I emailed them they did they didn't have a date fore re stock. Really hoping they'll get it back in as it's the only one I can use and I've tried soooo many!

MrsEmmelineLucas · Yesterday 09:36

LoafofSellotape · Yesterday 09:30

Yes,L'Oréal eyeshadow sticks and AYU liquid eyeliner ,it's the only one that doesn't sting my eyes. Last time I looked it was out of stock and when I emailed them they did they didn't have a date fore re stock. Really hoping they'll get it back in as it's the only one I can use and I've tried soooo many!

How frustrating! . That's good that the L'Oréal sticks work for you. Sometimes it's surprising which brands suit more sensitive skin and eyes.

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