Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara, Black Brown 03, .21 -Ounce Packages

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While we love the clean formula and nourishing ingredients in this mascara, we do notice that it tends to clump a bit after you apply more than one coat. We suggest using a lash comb after use to eliminate any clumps. There isn’t much you can do to prevent sensitive eyes or to keep your eyes from reacting to certain products, including mascara. However, there are some steps you can take to make sure the products you’re using around your eyes will not cause irritation. The most common ingredients that can cause eye irritation include synthetic fragrances, parabens, phthalates, coal tar, polyethylene glycol, and formaldehyde. “If possible, it is best to avoid waterproof mascara because it can dry out your lashes, making them more brittle and prone to breakage,” suggests Jennifer Tsai, a board-certified optometrist and owner of LINE OF SIGHT in New York City.

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Carly Rose, OD, a board-certified optometrist and founder of Clear Eyes + Aesthetics in Cincinnati, OH There are cosmetics designed for sensitive eyes. But the wrong or outdated mascara can cause an eye infection or allergic reaction. Corneal abrasions may also occur during application. Looking for a mascara that won’t irritate your eyes? The following are some of the best hypoallergenic mascara options for people with sensitive eyes. 1. Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara With one tube sold every two minutes, Honest Beauty Extreme Length mascara has developed quite the following. The double-ended wand provides a lash primer to prepare the lashes for the mascara, giving you 2-step results in a single product. Sensitive eyes make it difficult to find cosmetics that don't irritate your eyes and the skin around them.We also chose products we’ve personally tried and had success with. Lastly, we made sure each of the mascaras we’ve recommended includes clean ingredients, is non-irritating, and adds volume and length to lashes, too. Dr. DeRosa recommends skipping waterproof mascara altogether if you have sensitive eyes. She explains that waterproof mascara is especially hard to remove, which means you have to scrub extra hard or use stronger cleansers to take it off at the end of the day. And this additional rubbing can result in irritation. Dr. Brissette is also not a fan of waterproof mascara for sensitive eyes. “It is so hard to take off that you end up pulling and tugging on the delicate eyelid skin and lashes, which can cause damage and irritation and even can cause the lashes to fall out,” she explains. She adds that it's common to think you've removed all of your waterproof mascara, but little particles can remain and eventually migrate into your eyes, causing additional irritation.

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Some folks have complained that this mascara is difficult to wash off. If that’s the case for you, consider using a cleansing oil to remove your eye makeup, and then following it up with a second cleanser afterward. Having a reaction to the ingredients in your mascara doesn’t always happen with the first use. In fact, it’s possible to develop a sensitivity to something over time with repeated exposure. So, your tried-and-true mascara that is suddenly causing your eyes to itch and puff up may have worn out its welcome. Give the lash line some space. Beauty vloggers love to tell people to apply their mascara right against the lash line for best results. Not only can this cause irritation by getting product in the eyes, but it’s the perfect storm for a bacterial infection. Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC, an ophthalmologist at Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital and founder of Daily PracticeClean mascara is better for sensitive eyes, in theory, but the term “clean” isn’t a regulated claim. Dr. Brissette explains that "clean" usually means the product doesn't include fragrances or dyes. However, "clean" can mean something different to every company, and a claim that a product is clean doesn't guarantee your eyes won't be irritated by it, she adds. While waterproof mascara isn’t usually great for sensitive eyes, Toleriane Waterproof mascara from LA ROCHE-POSAY is a powerful exception to the rule. With jojoba oil as a key ingredient, this mascara is waterproof yet still easy to remove without irritating sensitive eyes. If your eyes burn whenever you wear mascara — either right away or after a few hours — it’s likely because of ingredients in the mascara’s formula that you're allergic or sensitive to.