eczema-prone skin, and make up...

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Any tips? I'm getting to the age where I wouldn't mind a bit of make up to perk me up on an off day - I have Clarins (bought for my wedding day) but even that irritates my skin within an hour, and I certainly could not wear it regularly.

Any tips gratefully received!

sorry how rude - have name-changed now to another name! It's still me (the OP)

chanticaille, made for eczema

I've never been able to wear Clarins. After nmy most recent sensitive/eczematic bout (they tend to last a few years), I discovered Lavera. Not a huge range, but the grey eyeliner is good, and the skin creams. Look online for stockists.

i have found Clarins irritates my eczema too but i have no problems with other makes.

Brilliant - thanks! I'm off to look these up on the internet

Clinique- had bad eczema on my face for years an it didn't irritate.

Clinique is the only one I've tried that doesn't give me eczema (although obv haven't tried everything). Clarins particularly bad imo.

clinique was far too astringent for me...what bits did you use?

hmm, so one vote against Clinique too! Am looking for a chanticaille stockist - there are 12 shades of foundation, and it's difficult to choose online!

space nk stock it

Are we talking skin care or foundation?

I use Clinique Repair Wear foundation but have also used Dewy Smooth and another one in the range for dry skin- sorry the name escapes me.

I currently cleanse with L'Oreal for mature skins, but that's my budget option- I prefer REN cleanser for sensitive skin.
I use Clinique super defence moisturise and City Block sun screen every day all year round. And their Anti Gravity eye cream.

At night I use REN frankinsence repair cream or their Omega 3 Serum.

Clinique gave me a red rash and made my skin itch. I wanted to get samples of Bare Minerals today as lots of people rave about it but I stood by the counter for ages and the sales assistant served three other people first. I think I'm invisible despite my eight month pg bump!!!

If you find any make up that works without irritating the skin, let me know!

foundation is what I would really like - and also eye make up (very sensitive skin around my eyes)

I assume I can use no anti-ageing stuff, though, as I say I am that age, and would dearly love to try something!

REN is a new name for me - off to check out. Thanks honestfriend

Thanks ronaldinhio - we have a space nk near (scary and shiny and full of beautiful people!!)

I will certainly keep you posted verso - good luck with the bump!

REN have a good site online www.renskincare.co.uk

ooh ooh - free 'halloween' masks!! (natural cosmetic ones!)