Are you wondering why mascara causes your eyes to itch and water? Do you think you have a mascara allergy? You’ve come to the right place.
While we are best known for organic skin care, one of our top sellers is our natural mascara for sensitive eyes.
Hailed a game changer by those who have experienced allergies to mascara, scroll on to find out what makes it the best mascara for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
Why does mascara irritate my eyes?
The eyes are amongst one of the most sensitive areas of the body so it’s not surprising that many people find that mascara irritates their eyes.
Some people with sensitive eyes or who use contact lenses can be particularly prone to finding mascara makes their eyes feel itchy or sore, whilst others have an allergy to one or more ingredients commonly used in mascara.
If your eyes are prone to feeling sore and irritated when you wear make-up, you may prefer to use a mineral mascara, which is better tolerated by most people.
We formulate our natural mascara to be as gentle as possible, so you can enjoy beautiful lashes without the discomfort of itchy, irritated eyes.
What mascara is best for sensitive eyes?
Considered one of the UK’s best mascaras for sensitive eyes, our Volumising Mascara gives great lash definition through earth mineral pigments and natural ingredients that are well tolerated and have a low rate of allergies. These include conditioning Sunflower Oil, water-repellent Beeswax and nourishing Vitamin E.
As we know that preservatives can be problematic for those prone to sensitive eyes, we keep their use to a minimum, allowing more room for our plant-derived cellulose spheres, which thicken to intensify volume and enhance the eyes.
And, of course, there are no parabens, petrochemicals, or phthalates in the formula, and there is no ethyl alcohol either! Just natural, non-irritating ingredients that can be used by even the most sensitive eyes.
Available in black:
Volumising Mascara - Black 7ml
Get gorgeous lashes day or night with this natural mascara in black. Great for sensitive eyes!
And brown:
Volumising Mascara - Brown 7ml
Get gorgeous lashes day or night with this natural mascara in brown. Great for sensitive eyes!
€24,95
Praise for our mascara from those with easily irritated eyes
And you don’t need to take our word for it. Our non-irritating Black Mascara has won awards for its gentle touch and has over 2,000 5-star reviews.
“Excellent mascara, will definitely buy again! Great results, great performance, consistency good! No allergy.” Maria
“I have tried other mascaras but keep coming back to this. It really is fantastic. It’s lovely to apply, does not irritate my eyes, stays put and makes my lashes look longer. The consistency is great, nice and creamy and no clogging.” Claire
“After trying other ‘hypoallergenic’ mascara this is the only one that works for me. No more irritated weepy eyes. I’ll stick with this, it’s excellent.” Rosemary
Best natural mascara for contact lens wearers
Contact lens wearers who need a mascara for sensitive eyes can also enjoy long, defined lashes without irritation with our natural products.
“I love this Mascara, it goes on really well, it leaves my lashes in great condition, I love the fact that it has no nasties in it, great for when I am wearing my contact lenses.” Karla B
“I wear contact lenses and find this mascara fantastic. I doesn't irritate at all and stays on really well and it does make my eyelashes look thicker” Lindsey
Take care not to get any make-up on your lenses during application. If you do, remove them and give them a good rinse with fresh contact lens solution.
3 tips for applying mascara to easily irritated eyes
If your eyes are sensitive, these mascara application tips can help you to enjoy volumised lash length without irritation.
1. COAT THE TIPS AND NOT THE ROOTS
Applying your mascara close to the lash roots can irritate sensitive eyes. Instead, gently move your mascara wand in a zigzag motion to coat only the middle and tips of your lashes. This lifts the lashes without interacting with the root to reduce the risk of your mascara from irritating the delicate skin around your eyes.
2. CHANGE YOUR MASCARA EVERY 3-6 MONTHS
Your mascara can harbour bacteria, so it is advisable to replace it regularly. It is also important not to share your mascara wand with others, as this can pass on bacteria and spread eye infections.
3. REMOVE YOUR MASCARA AT NIGHT
Sleeping in your eye make-up can dry out the skin around your eyes, making them more susceptible to irritation and soreness, so always remove your mascara at night. To avoid irritation, use a natural eye make-up remover for sensitive eyes
Our Scent Free Cleanser & Make-Up Remover is free from skin-drying alcohol and fragrance and a great cleanser for gently removing mascara from sensitive eyes.
Its nourishing actives include Calendula, Shea Butter and Squalane which hydrate and soothe as you cleanse whilst effectively removing mascara.
Scent Free Cleanser 150ml
This fragrance-free cleanser is a sensitive skin essential
€30,95
“This product is wonderful it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin at all its nice and creamy and cleanses very well. I use a reusable makeup remover pad to get all my makeup off with it. Very good.” Review by Jayne B.
Add a final soothing step to your night-time eye care routine with our Scent Free Eye Cream. Clinically proven to be kind to sensitive skin, this ultra-gentle, organic eye cream nourishes, calms and rejuvenates your eye area.
Scent Free Eye Cream 10ml
Rejuvenate and soothe with our gentlest eye cream for sensitive skin
€12,95
Do you have a mascara allergy, wear contact lenses or need help finding a mascara for easily irritated eyes? For more information about our mascara for sensitive eyes and our natural eye make-up remover, please contact our friendly UK customer care team on 01403 740 350.
Reviewed by:
This blog post has been reviewed by Charlotte Vøhtz, founder of Green People, who has 25+ years of experience in the natural and organic beauty industry. A recognised leader in the field of organic beauty, Charlotte helped inform the UK's first organic beauty standards and was voted the People’s Choice in the 2023 list of Who’s Who in Natural Beauty. A published author, she wrote the organic beauty bible ‘Naturally Gorgeous’. Previously, she qualified as a nurse and spent over 10 years working in pharmaceuticals
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