Makeup & Dry Eye Disease: The Glam Guide Your Eyes Have Been Waiting For

HAYWARDS HEATH, U.K. - Rezul -- Why makeup can annoy dry eyes
Makeup doesn't always stay where you put it. Pigments and waxes can migrate into our tears and along the lid margin - right where the meibomian glands open. These tiny "oil factories" create the lipid layer that slows tear evaporation. Block those openings and you're more likely to feel grittiness, burning, and fluctuating vision.

The waterline conundrum
Tightlining places product directly over those gland openings. Keeping liner outside the lash line lowers the chance of blocking or smearing pigment into tears.

Mascara that plays nicely with dry eyes
Tubing mascaras = less rubbing. They form tiny sleeves that slide off with warm water - fewer flakes, less residue on the lid margin. For everyday wear, skip waterproof formulas; they often need stronger removers and more friction. Favour fragrance-free, ophthalmologist-tested options.

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Glitter, shimmers & fallout
Loose glitter and flaky metallics can shed into the eye or get trapped under eyelids. Particles can scratch, destabilise tears, and irritate with every blink - therefore increasing infection risk. If sparkle is non-negotiable, keep it away from the inner lid and choose tightly pressed formulas to minimise fallout.

Lash extensions: gorgeous… BUT
Extension adhesives and removers can irritate the lids and surface of the eye, and some people develop allergic blepharitis. If you have dry eyes, consider spacing sets, prioritise meticulous lid hygiene, and discuss eyelid treatments like Nulids or Zest with your optometrist.

Removal & lid hygiene
Take it all off – EVERY night. Incomplete removal leaves debris that worsens symptoms. Use purpose-made eye-makeup removers; avoid household oils that can smear residue into gland openings. Aim to melt, not scrub. Replace mascara and liquid liner every three months (earlier after any eye infection)!

A five-step, dry-eye-friendly glam routine

1. Prep: lubricating drops before makeup, allow 5–10 minutes.
2. Prime: cream shadows/primers to reduce fallout.
3. Line: outside the lash line, not the waterline.
4. Lift: mascara on top lashes, mid-lash to tips.
5. Melt & cleanse: gentle remover → warm compress → lid cleanser.

Contact lenses × makeup
Lenses in before makeup; lenses out before removal. Wash and dry hands thoroughly. Avoid lenses when swimming or showering.

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When to pause the glam
Persistent grittiness, redness, or fluctuating vision deserves a meibomian gland assessment. Cosmetics are just one piece of the puzzle - MGD, tear quality, environment, hormones, contact lenses, medications, and screen habits can all play a role.

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