Off Topic: But Never know who might have an idea

 I have decided to try wearing makeup again, problem is eye makeup. Last couple of years I have allergic reactions to everything. So decided to start trying stuff that is suppose to be hypoallergenic. So far tried the pur minerals mascara and eye shadow. My eyelids are swollen and itchy. Now not as bad a reaction as I have had to some commercial brands!!!! Any suggestions? With the weight loss want to start to exercise my inner diva again!!! LOL! But this suckkkkks! 

The only other "natural" brands that come to mind are The Body Shop and Yves Rocher.

Do you get the same reaction if you test the shadow on your hands or do you actually have to wear it on your eyes? That would really suck.

ETA: Have you tried cream shadows? Same reaction?

 The body shop has actually given some of the worst reactions of all. I can wear makeup from the nose down with some peeling but no swelling. So my hand is not going to show a reaction. I have to put it right on my eyes to know. Never heard of the other brand but I might have to try everything.

My eyes have never become swollen - but I used to get itchy eyes++
I now use MAC on my eyes - and it does not bother me at all.
MAC is not cheap - but I bet has a money back guarantee.

Have you thought of going for allergy testing?
What about Clinic products? Are they not also supposed to be hypoallergenic. You can probably get a sample before buying full size.

Good luck.

 I have eczema on my eyelids so had to stop wearing eye shadow every day but to be honest since I have lost the weight I like my natural face just as much.  I just wear makeup for special occasions and am totally comfortable with my clean skin and mascara for every day wear.  Sometimes I wear powder during the day and I wear Pur Minerals.

I have serious problems with eye liners for some reason.  Have tried a bunch of different hypoallergenic types, and for some weird reason the ONLY one that I can wear is the cheapest one out there - Annabelle!  I have no idea why, but its all I can seem to tolerate. 

My friends mom and I talk make up a lot as it is one of our fave things in the whole world.  She has allergies and reacts to most make ups.  She gets all her stuff at Clinique.  It's more expensive, but if you don't wear it a lot and only need a few things, getting the good stuff is worth it.  And you can usually get kits with diff things in it and costs less than buying them individually.  Just ask for any special offers they may have on right now.  Good luck and happy make-upping!

Julie M.

I totally concur on the Clinique line and I *love* the little gift bags you get!