Hypoallergenic mascara: how to choose a safe option

A woman may not have a highlighter and bronzer, and even shadows and blush, but mascara is definitely in every one of us. Even allergy sufferers and contact lens wearers do not refuse the remedy, because they can use hypoallergenic mascara.

Hypoallergenic mascara is a great solution for those with sensitive eyes or those who are allergic to cosmetics. It is also problematic to paint the eyes of girls wearing contact lenses. We will tell you why mascara allergy manifests itself, how to choose decorative cosmetics for sensitive eyes and how to apply. Choose hypoallergenic mascara from our roundup of the best products.

Why Eyes Can Be Sensitive to Cosmetics

An allergy to mascara appears within 20 minutes after you applied it to your eyelashes. Your eyes suddenly become red, watery or itchy, and your eyelids gradually swell.

There are several reasons why the skin of the eyelids becomes sensitive to cosmetics. 

• The skin on the eyelids is very thin and easily damaged. 
• There are practically no pores on the eyelid, respectively, little sebum is released, which causes drying. 
• Your body may be prone to allergies in general: to dust, animal hair, food, pollen, etc. Therefore, it would also be logical to develop an allergy to eye makeup.
• Some skin diseases provoke an allergic reaction. We are talking about eczema, rosacea, dermatitis, seborrhea.
• Wearing contact lenses as the eyes are subject to stress.
• Being in a room where the air is too dry naturally or due to constantly running air conditioners. 

Allergy sufferers are not recommended to paint their eyes with mascara during an exacerbation of the disease, so as not to provoke conjunctivitis or contact dermatitis. Wearers of contact lenses need regular moisturizing with eye drops.

How to choose hypoallergenic mascara: top tips

When choosing mascara for sensitive eyes, it is extremely important to read the composition of the product. At the same time, do not just read the label, but find the necessary information on the manufacturer's website. So pay attention to:

• the presence of marks: dermatologically tested, ophthalmologically tested, hypoallergenic mascara. This means that the carcass contains no ingredients that cause allergies. But even in this case, there remains the risk of an individual allergic reaction to any component. Remember: the word "natural" may just be a manufacturer's marketing ploy and mean nothing;
• Ingredients in a good carcass should be at a minimum. The longer the composition, the greater the likelihood of an allergy to any of the components;
• hypoallergenic mascara will not contain parabens, aluminum powder, talc, thiomersal, mineral oils, petroleum products, perfume fragrances; 
• as part of hypoallergenic carcass, the presence of vitamin E, aloe vera is allowed ;

• do not pay attention to lengthening and fluffing carcasses, which contain microvilli – 3D fibers. Contact with the eyes may cause irritation. If fibers are written on the tube of mascara, then it does not suit you;
• colored mascaras are more allergenic than classic black;
• waterproof mascara is not suitable for sensitive eyes, because it is difficult to remove, and make-up removers have a too rich active formula;
• the best option is tube mascara (tube mascara) with polymers in the composition. They gently envelop the eyelashes, hypoallergenic;
• it is important to correctly apply mascara on sensitive eyes (only on the tips) and remove it (put cotton pads with makeup remover on the eyelashes and wait a bit).

Hypoallergenic mascara: TOP-5 of the best

CLINIQUE High Impact Mascara

Clinique is known for being hypoallergenic. This also applies to mascara. The manufacturer claims that the mascara has passed allergenicity tests and does not contain perfume, parabens, phthalates. Mascara makes eyelashes voluminous, does not stick them together, and subsequently does not crumble. The product has a convenient brush with a limiter and dense bristles.

Cost: 450 UAH

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Mascara Volume Allergy-Tested

Mascara French brand is designed for sensitive eyes, for those who wear contact lenses. The brush carefully interacts with the skin of the eyelids, without injuring it, at the same time carefully paints over the eyelashes, without sticking them together and leaving no lumps. The product is dermatologically tested.

Cost: 480 UAH

 Isadora Build-Up Mascara Extra Volume

Swedish mascara is ophthalmologically tested and suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. The mascara has a special elastic consistency that dries instantly. The manufacturer promises to achieve a chic volume after just a couple of stainings.

Cost: 240 UAH

Вourjois Volume Glamour Ultra Care

The hypoallergenic mascara formula is specially designed for sensitive eye skin. As part of the product, cotton and almond oils, vitamin E, Omega 6, thanks to which the mascara has regenerating, softening and nourishing properties.

Cost: 160 UAH

Maybelline Snapscara

Gel-based mascara, without wax, which is easily washed off with warm water. The tool simultaneously lengthens the eyelashes, makes them visually thicker due to the effect of volume. Snapscara does not flake off and thanks to its lightweight formula it can be layered.

Cost: 150 UAH