all about beauty

As someone passionate about makeup, I've delved deep into the science behind cosmetics, learning from leading experts to decode the complex INCI lists. Through my research, I've uncovered the ingredients that can exacerbate dry eye and those that are more friendly to sensitive eyes. Join me as I share my top dry eye-friendly beauty tips, favorite products, and essential ingredients to keep an eye on.

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tips

It's time for a beauty makeover. Understanding which cosmetic practices were exacerbating my dry eye brought me a sense of comfort and clarity.

Awareness is key: follow my blog to learn more
Remove Makeup Every Night
Wash makeup brushes and tools weekly
Take a Makeup Break
Avoid Waterproof Makeup
Never Share Makeup
Lid Hygiene is Key
Incorporate Hypochlorous Acid
Stick to Cream and Gel Shadows
Use a Primer
Avoid Waterlining
Throw out Mascara every 3 months- at a minimum
Use Makeup that can be sharpened

dry eye friendly products

What I'm loving right now for skincare.....

Moisturizer: Hyaluronic Acid Daily Moisturizer AM/PM
Eye Cream: Omega+ Cell Regenerating Eye Cream AM/PM
Cleanser: Hydrating Omega+ Cleansing Balm AM/PM
Cleanser : Clay-to-Foam Daily Cleanser AM/PM

Click here to see a list of my favourite things

Green Light ingredients:

aluminum powder
aluminum silicate
azelaic acid
azulene (chamomile extract)
biotin
bismuth oxychloride

hyaluronic acid
Isoleucine
palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
pomegranate seed oil
sodium glycerophosphate
undecylenoyl phenylalanine

ingredients to be mindful of

To learn more about the science behind these ingredients and how to beware of misinformation: read more.

01.

Benzalkonium Chloride

Found in:

Eyeliner, makeup remover, mascara, eye drops, eye wipes.

used for:

Preservative

look for on label:

BAK

02.

Chlorphenesin

found in:

Eye cream, eyeliner, eyeshadow, eyelash glue, makeup primer, makeup remover, mascara, moisturizer, serum.

used for:

Preservative

look for on label:

Chlorphenesin

03.

Formaldehyde releasing compounds

found in:

Serum, eyelash glue, blush, mascara, sunscreen, makeup remover, eyeshadow, shampoo, conditioner, nail polish.

used for:

Preservative

look for on label:

Formaldehyde, Quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin Imidazolidinyl urea, Diazolidinyl urea, Polyoxymethylene urea, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bromopol), glyoxal.

04.

Phthalates

found in:

Fragrances, makeup remover.

used for:

Makes plastics more flexible

look for on label:

Phthalates

05.

Prostaglandins

found in:

Lash growth serums.

used for:

Lash growth

look for on label:

Isopropyl Cloprostenate

06.

Salicylic acid

found in:

Eye cream, eyeliner, makeup primer, makeup remover, moisturizer, serum.

used for:

Acne

look for on label:

Salicyclic Acid

07.

Nylon fibers for lengthening

found in:

Mascara

used for:

Lengthening

look for on label:

Nylon66

08.

Parabens (safe at low dose)

found in:

Moisturizer, mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner, eye cream, serum, glitter.

used for:

Preservative

look for on label:

Methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, isopropylparaben, isobtylparaben.

09.

Phenoxyethanol (safe at low dose)

found in:

Eyeshadow, moisturizer, mascara, serum, eyeliner, makeup primer eye cream, makeup remover , glitter, eyelash glue.

used for:

Preservative

look for on label:

Phenoxyethanol- more researching is showing safe at low concentrations

10.

Retinoids (safe at low dose)

found in:

Serum, eye cream, moisturizer, makeup primer, makeup remover, mascara, eyeliner.

used for:

Preservative

look for on label:

Retinoid

11.

Tea Tree oil (safe at low dose)

found in:

Eyelash cleaner, eye makeup remover, moisturizer, toner.

used for:

Cleaning agent

look for on label:

Tea tree oil

all about beauty

tips

It's time for a beauty makeover. Understanding which cosmetic practices were exacerbating my dry eye brought me a sense of comfort and clarity.

​

Awareness is key: follow my blog to learn more

Remove Makeup Every Night​

Wash makeup brushes and tools weekly

Take a Makeup Break​

Avoid Waterproof Makeup​

Never Share Makeup​

Lid Hygiene is Key​

Incorporate Hypochlorous Acid ​

Stick to Cream and Gel Shadows ​

Use a Primer​

Avoid Waterlining

Throw out Mascara every 3 months​- at a minimum

Use Makeup that can be sharpened

dry eye friendly products

Green Light ingredients:

​

ingredients to be mindful of

Benzalkonium Chloride

Found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Chlorphenesin

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Formaldehyde releasing compounds

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Phthalates

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Prostaglandins

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Salicylic acid

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Nylon fibers for lengthening

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Parabens (safe at low dose)

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Phenoxyethanol (safe at low dose)

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Retinoids (safe at low dose)

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

Tea Tree oil (safe at low dose)

found in:

used for:

look for on label:

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Remove Makeup Every Night

Take a Makeup Break

Avoid Waterproof Makeup

Never Share Makeup

Lid Hygiene is Key

Incorporate Hypochlorous Acid

Stick to Cream and Gel Shadows

Use a Primer

Throw out Mascara every 3 months- at a minimum