If you wear contact lenses and also like to wear makeup, you have probably experienced the irritation and discomfort of getting makeup under your lenses. Here are some tips for wearing makeup with contacts.
Be sure that your hands are clean before you put in your contacts. Insert them before you apply makeup, moisturizer, or any other product. Residue from beauty products could irritate your eyes. You should also make sure that your hands are dry before you insert your contacts. Tap water can contain a parasite that can be dangerous to the eyes, so make sure that your contacts and case never touch water.
Change your contacts frequently. Daily lenses are your best option if you like to wear a lot of eye makeup. You can prevent many problems by starting with a fresh pair of contacts every morning.
If you do not want to use daily contacts, be sure to clean the ones you choose to use thoroughly every day. Use a multipurpose solution that your optometrist recommends, rub your contacts for 15 to 20 seconds, and then place them in a case with fresh solution. Clean both the top and bottom of your case every day with multipurpose contact solution or three-percent hydrogen peroxide. Dirty cases are one of the most common causes of eye infections.
Avoid using products with oil around your eyes. Oil will be attracted to your lenses and make them cloudy. This will not hurt your eyes, but it can make it difficult to see clearly.
Do not apply makeup to the lid ledge, the part of your eyelid that touches your eyeballs. This is where your eyes’ oil glands open. If you block them with makeup, you can wind up with dry eyes, dirty lenses, and possibly even sties.
Avoid mascaras that cause clumps or release excess particles or fibers. Instead, use a traditional lengthening and volumizing mascara to avoid irritating your eyes.
Use lid wipes to completely remove makeup. This will prevent residue from getting into your eyes and causing irritation.
If you follow these tips, you can wear makeup every day without having to worry about it affecting your eyes.