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Beware Mascara

CherryHugs — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:44:55 GMT

Was reading a couple of articles online and they talked about the toxic things in mascaras. And that it would be best to look up online a list of non toxic mascaras. This is good advice especially for things you use around your eyes!

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qualitygal — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:58:55 GMT

That's interesting. I don't wear mascara as much anymore. Don't like it in my eyes on my face, or poking myself in my eyes.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:19:46 GMT

I can't wear it since my eyes run all day.

Days when I do wear makeup I don't put anything on my eyes.

I wipe all around my eyes with a wet washcloth after I apply makeup to keep it out of my eyes. LOL!!!

I don't wear much makeup anymore. I really don't like it.

I just need to find a good tinted moisturizer I can wear. That's all I need.

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SeaGal — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:51:58 GMT

List of toxic ingrediants in mascara I found from blogger at

art of organics .

1) Butylpareban, Ethylpareban, Propylpareban

2) Thimerosal

3) Synthetic Dyes

4) Coal Tar Dyes

5) Aluminum Powder

6) Formaldehyde

7) Imidazolidinyl Urea

Might be more but this was on the list I found. There is a list of non toxic mascaras on the the page I found this.

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agnesann — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:51:27 GMT

Thanks for the info, ladies. Being born with eye problems that have worsened with age....I have never much liked mascara or eye liner anyway. This validates my apprehension.

My eye doctor, I know, would also approve.

Did wear both on my wedding day, with full makeup. My eyes itched, then burned, until I removed it following the reception.

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Pook — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:55:22 GMT

If we were to listen to all the things that some say are toxic or warnings not to use then there would be practically nothing anyone could use. One article says one thing then others say the opposite. I've had enough of feeling I have to check the ingredients of every product I use (and I'm not talking only about makeup) then finding so much differing information. I think it's up to each individual to decide what they think is not good for them and not get into a hysteria mode about about every little thing.

One thing I don't want in any product, though, is formaldehyde.

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Catiele — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:13:05 GMT

I curl my eyelashes and that is it. I wear glasses and don’t want them hitting them.

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Sooner — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:23:03 GMT

I figure what goes on my eyelashes is of little significance.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:36:55 GMT

It's not like I'm applying a ton of it so the stuff that goes on my lashes really is insignificant when I look at the scope of things. I would be more concerned with something like body lotions where a lot is being applied all over my body and it stays there for a while.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 22:38:43 GMT

@CherryHugs I use Origins mascara so I never had any problems and my eyes can be sensitive too. Origin products are based on plants, etc. making the products on the safer side.

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felinemom — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 02:02:31 GMT

IT cc cream. The best ! Felinemom

@Nightowlz wrote:
I can't wear it since my eyes run all day.
Days when I do wear makeup I don't put anything on my eyes.
I wipe all around my eyes with a wet washcloth after I apply makeup to keep it out of my eyes. LOL!!!
I don't wear much makeup anymore. I really don't like it.
I just need to find a good tinted moisturizer I can wear. That's all I need.

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Sooner — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 02:09:04 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@CherryHugs I use Origins mascara so I never had any problems and my eyes can be sensitive too. Origin products are based on plants, etc. making the products on the safer side.

@Katcat1 Plants can be just as irritating or dangerous as anything else.

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:24:24 GMT

I haven't been wearing it for ages because they all seem to upset my eyes! Wish I could find one that didn't. My eyes just look blah without it. Where would be a good place to look for a list of non-toxic mascaras--- if there is such a thing???

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Shanus — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:41:24 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
It's not like I'm applying a ton of it so the stuff that goes on my lashes really is insignificant when I look at the scope of things. I would be more concerned with something like body lotions where a lot is being applied all over my body and it stays there for a while.

@SilleeMee. I pay more attention to keep liners sharpened (tightlining goes near inner top rim) & keeping any brushes clean used near eyes. Won’t pay more than drugstore mascara...I’m sure to toss it after 3 months, used up or not.

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Shanus — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:45:33 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I haven't been wearing it for ages because they all seem to upset my eyes! Wish I could find one that didn't. My eyes just look blah without it. Where would be a good place to look for a list of non-toxic mascaras--- if there is such a thing???

Good morning @AngelPuppy1. I’d google hypoallergenic, non-toxic mascaras and see what comes up. I’d think Jane Iredale, BE & other mineral ones would be OK. I’d also check out the supposedly “natural” ones in WholeFoods.

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Shanus — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:49:21 GMT

@felinemom wrote:
IT cc cream. The best ! Felinemom
@Nightowlz wrote:
I can't wear it since my eyes run all day.
Days when I do wear makeup I don't put anything on my eyes.
I wipe all around my eyes with a wet washcloth after I apply makeup to keep it out of my eyes. LOL!!!
I don't wear much makeup anymore. I really don't like it.
I just need to find a good tinted moisturizer I can wear. That's all I need.

@felinemom Good tinted moisturizers: Laura Mercier or diy w/ your moisturizer and as much of your foundation as you like for coverage...mix in a small plastic container. Try to use clean spatula/wooden stick, etc. for dipping in.

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bonnielu — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:56:52 GMT

I have stopped wearing it because I am clumpsy LOL and the mascara seems to end up everywhere but on my eyelashes.

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San Antonio Gal — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:33:03 GMT

I'd be lost without mascara! Wearing makeup without mascara would not work for me...leaving an unfinished look.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:56:57 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
I'd be lost without mascara! Wearing makeup without mascara would not work for me...leaving an unfinished look.

I'm the same way. OTOH, on the weekends if I'm not doing much, I often put mascara and gloss on only and I'm comfortable with that.

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mimomof4 — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:47:50 GMT

I find it interesting that the beauty blogger who I think is referenced in this thread states that the toxins in Mascara should be a big concern for you. If you compare her recommended brands along with the ones to watch out for there are duplicates such as Bare Minerals.

Personally after going years without wearing mascara because it irritated my eyes, now I can't go without it after finding a couple brands which don't cause me irritation.