eyeliner for contact wearers?

Question

i just started wearing contacta... any good eyeliner that are contact safe?

i use revlon wet/dry stick and it goes on my lenses and u can see it when u take them out... ive got the hydroclear too... i wonder if that makes a differnce...

any ideas?

Answer 1

I am a makeup artist and when wearing contacts you have to be extra careful so here are some tips for you:

What Are the Best Eye Cosmetics and How Should They Be Used:

Any eye makeup (or eye makeup remover) that you use should be oil-free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and safe for your eyes and your contact lenses.

Mascara: To make the eyelashes look fuller, many mascaras contain rayon or nylon fibers. As the fibers dry out on your lashes, they can flake off and fall into the eye. If a contact lens wearer uses heavy mascara and the contact lenses are not completely cleaned off after wearing, the lenses can become damaged to the point

Where they must be replaced. It is best for contact lens wearers to use a water-based mascara that is oil-and fragrance-free. Try to find one that is fiber-free as well, and apply it to the tips of the lashes only. Be careful when applying mascara. Damage to the eye from mascara wands and brushes can lead to serious infections.

Eyeliner: When applying eyeliner, use only a non-wood clenched pencil. Use water-based eyeliner and never apply it inside the lid margin.

Eyeshadow: Use pressed powders only. Avoid frosted shadows. Do not use excessive amounts of shadow, which may flake off the lid into the eye.

Eye makeup removers: To be safe, take off your contact lenses before removing your makeup. Choose only oil-free and fragrance-free removers. Use a fiber-free pad to take off makeup. (A cotton ball has fibers that can get into the eye and cause irritation.) Use water and additive-free soap for makeup removal. If you use extended wear contact lenses and must remove makeup with the lenses in place, wipe very gently from the nose outward, being careful not to dislodge the contact lens. Try to keep debris from makeup out of your eye. If any gets in and the eye becomes irritated, remove the lens. Be sure to clean and disinfect the lens before putting it back on your eye.

Can cosmetics hurt my eyes?

Yes. Although most cosmetic use is entirely safe, some cosmetics can cause red, Irritated eyes and eyelids. They can produce stinging, burning, itching and tearing. Also, there are cosmetics with ingredients that can damage contact lenses. And Some cosmetics, including some "hypoallergenic" ones, can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive people. Accidents in applying makeup, particularly mascara, have caused serious eye infections and injury. Older people with dry eyes or oily lids have an increased risk of cosmetics-related eye problems.

Hypoallergenic cosmetics safer your eyes?

Generally, yes. But the answer is not clear-cut because there is no definition of "hypoallergenic" that all cosmetics manufacturers must follow. As it is generally used, the term hypoallergenic means some harsh chemicals and preservatives have been removed. Despite their name, hypoallergenic cosmetics are non-irritating rather than non-allergy producing. In addition, what produces irritation or allergy in one person may not produce it in another. Despite this, hypoallergenic products are generally preferred to products that aren't hypoallergenic.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

I think it really depends on the type of eyeliner that you use and where you use it, too. I have been wearing contacts for years and have had problems at first. When i use liquid eye liner, i just line on the top of my eyes, close to the rim. If i'm using a pencil eyeliner, then i line my eyes on top of my lash line. Isn't a wet/dry stick kind of messy if it gets wet and then dries in your contacts?

Answer 3

If you look on the packages of eyeliner you buy it will say on there if it is safe or not, i am a huge fan of the revlon with the smudge stick in black....sexy, and sultry, and it doesnt make your eyes water with it on! good luck love!

Answer 4

Some brands say "safe for contact lens wearers" on the package. Look for those.

Answer 5

I wear contacts, its been a while now.
And usually i wear pencil eyeliner with it. I`m not a big fan of liquid, cause it gets everywhere.
I don't see a problem with it ever since.

Answer 6

My mother has contacts and she really likes the Mary Kay ones, and I also have a friend who has contacts and just loves the Maybelline one. I think that it just depends on what you like, but I think that these are your two best choices! I hope this helps! I'm sending you links for both.

xo tinkerbell xo

Answer 7

Almay,it's made for contact lens wearers.You can find almay brand cosmetics at Wal-Mart,drug stores,and pretty much anywhere.

Answer 8

You have to use a liquid eyeliner that dries quick, try mac eyeliner its the best!!!!

Answer 9

its usually a very dangerous subject. but if you had to go with one, go with a quick drying liquid. it wont chunk up and get into your eyes to scrape the lens or the contact.

Answer 10

my sister has contacts, and she uses maybeline liquid eyeliner. it is easy to put on- its like a soft crayon. try it out!!
hope this helps :D