Women who are more susceptible to skin and eye irritation know that finding the right makeup can involve a lot of expensive trial and error. There are a lot of superb makeup options for women with sensitive skin, with ingredients that can improve skin’s appearance by reducing redness, calming the effects of irritation, and protecting skin from environmental irritants. To avoid redness and over-drying, look for products without a lot of chemicals and fragrances, and make sure the product is non-comedogenic and dermatologist or ophthalmologist tested.
Here are my top choices for the best makeup products for sensitive skin and eyes…
Foundation
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact | $45
This foundation delivers on all its promises: it hydrates, brightens, and evens out skin tone, while delivering lightweight, non-greasy coverage. Women with sensitive skin will love the sheer formula, which is also fragrance and talc free.
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Eyeliner
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner | $11
This eyeliner uses a cream formula to glide on ultra smooth and stays in place for up to 16 hours of smudge-proof wear. Ophthalmologist tested, it’s suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
Mascara
Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara | $16
Using mascara can be particularly tear-inducing, since it’s applied so close to the eyes. Physicians Formula mascara uses 100 percent natural ingredients like organic orange, aloe, and cucumber extracts to hydrate, calm, and moisturize lashes. An added bonus is the adorable (and eco-friendly) applicator brush.
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Lip Stain
Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil | $21
Want the vibrant colour of a lip stain without drying out lips? Try Josie Maran’s Argan Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil with natural hyaluronic acid to help lock in moisture without skin-drying ingredients like sulfates and synthetic fragrances.
What are some of your favourite products for sensitive skin? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @ViewTheVibe.
