topic Re: Eyelid Moisturizer in Beauty

Eyelid Moisturizer

Summer Shine — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:09:43 GMT

Any recommendations for a moisturizer that's safe to put on my dry eyelids. I use Cerave PM and seal with JM Argon oil on my face for moisture but read not to use Cerave PM on eyelids. I think the argon oil would be ok for the eyelid but I find it helps lock in moisture more than providing it. Anybody have an eye cream they use on the lids without irritation?

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morganjen — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:14:25 GMT

I use one from Eye Love The Sun. It was made specifically to able to be used on the eyelids without irritation.

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KBEANS — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:36:55 GMT

@Summer Shine

The Cera Ve eye cream burns around my eye. I don't use it anymore. I lightly dot JM unscented body butter on my eyelids and around my eyes. It is not irritating at all and I have extremely dry lids due to psoriasis and eczema. I'm sure her face butter would be ok, but I don't use it anymore. I tried it once and prefer the regular body butter on my face. This works for me. She has eye milk devotion too.

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Katcat1 — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:49:05 GMT

@Summer Shine This eye cream helps retain moisture. Hyaluronic eye cream by Mario Badescu for $18. It is for the eye area below and above. Read more on his website. Also sold at Nordstrom, ULTA, Sephora. It keeps your eye area moisturized and I was never one for eye cream but I love this.

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shaggygirl — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:51:32 GMT

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream works for me on my eyelids. Just a wee dab used on each lid.

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LindaSal — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:59:47 GMT

@Summer Shine 100% Pure eye cream. I have been using this eye cream for years and I love it. It is organic, works well and zero irritation. I have very sensitive eyes. It's a little pricey but it lasts quite a while as you don't need to apply much. Sometimes before I go to bed I also put a dab of Beekman 1802 oil, that stuff is better than Josie's argan oil, IMO.

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Shanus — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:59:01 GMT

@Summer Shine If your lids are dry, it may be due to washing your face with water that's too hot, bacteria from your pillowcase, not the cleanest eye brushes, allergies to your eye makeup remover (can begin even if used that remover for years), a too dry shadow or eyelid primer, older mascara etc. All these have bacteria and can cause a dry lid. Sometimes, it's just age.

More serious issues that require being checked by your doc or derm is eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, mites, bacterial infection, etc.

I'd eliminate wearing EVERTHING on your eyes for a few weeks and see if it clears up. It's always better to find the cause of the issue than to look for a product to cover it up. If it doesn't heal after a few weeks, a doc may recommend a cream (maybe an RX) to heal that area.

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Mimi 1883 — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:57:52 GMT

@Summer Shine - I asked my friend what she uses and "We Love Eyes" P.M. Eyelid Butter. She loves it.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:48:32 GMT

If you are using a microfiber cloth to wash your eye area then you might want to consider going back to using a cotton cloth instead. Although microfiber cloths are terrific at removing makeup, dirt and oil from the skin they can also remove too much oil which helps keep the skin from drying out. Avoid hot water and harsh cleansers. Try using an occlusive product such as a butter or oil immediately after cleansing. It can usually take two to three days, sometimes longer, for the skin to regenerate the outer skin barrier. When the skin barrier gets slightly removed, for instance with cleansers, hot water and improper use of certain type cloths, then you'll end up with dry skin, redness and inflammation.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:11:44 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
If you are using a microfiber cloth to wash your eye area then you might want to consider going back to using a cotton cloth instead. Although microfiber cloths are terrific at removing makeup, dirt and oil from the skin they can also remove too much oil which helps keep the skin from drying out. Avoid hot water and harsh cleansers. Try using an occlusive product such as a butter or oil immediately after cleansing. It can usually take two to three days, sometimes longer, for the skin to regenerate the outer skin barrier. When the skin barrier gets slightly removed, for instance with cleansers, hot water and improper use of certain type cloths, then you'll end up with dry skin, redness and inflammation.

I would concur with this.

As much as I love my Make-up Eraser, and I do love it, I have found that as a dry skin person, I can only use it about 3 times a week. Otherwise, my skin just gets way too dry, all over my face, even my eyelids.

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Dusty1 — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:57:25 GMT

@Summer Shine Not to overwhelm you, but I will add a couple of recommendations.

I do agree that sometimes we cause our eye area to be dry. I have found with cleansers (even if I have used them for the summer with no problem) they can be too drying for my eye area. They may say for dry/normal/sensitive skin, but sometimes they don't suit my eye area.

Eye creams that claim to be firming/tightening can also make my eye area too dry.

I will try any eye cream, any price, trying to keep as much hydration as possible.

I have 3 eye creams that I love. One is PTR Hungarian Thermal Water Eye Cream (sound fancy!). A lovely cream & I only buy when it is on sale because of my other 2 favorites being ridiculously inexpensive!

2) Acure Radically Rejuvenating Eye Cream. Not radical or rejuventing, but great moisture, you get a 1 oz tube, & even at full price is only $17.

3) Probably my favorite of the 3, but I hate going to Trader Joe's is their Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream. $5.99 for a .53 oz tube!!!!!

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ellaphant — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:13:02 GMT

'Eye Cream' is a created term to sell more product, ditto for the neck.... You can use any cream on all areas, Explained to me by my MD, Ph.D. derm. I use argon oil ( not JM) on all areas...which my derm said was excellent.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 21:20:14 GMT

Dr Perricone has a product special for the eyelids. Dr Denese used to have one but discontinued it. If you go to ebay and amazon and search eyelid creams, there are several that will come up.

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jannabelle1 — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:43:06 GMT

I've been using Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour All Over Miracle Oil ($28) for over a year. It's wonderfully light but soaks into my face and neck, and I also gently pat it around and on my eyelids. I don't use a moisturizer specifically formulated for the eyes - never have. I'm 72 and do not have anything but a few light wrinkles around my eyes. For facial moisturizers, I like either Elizabeth Arden Ceramide or Olay Regenerist.

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Shanus — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:14:14 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
If you are using a microfiber cloth to wash your eye area then you might want to consider going back to using a cotton cloth instead. Although microfiber cloths are terrific at removing makeup, dirt and oil from the skin they can also remove too much oil which helps keep the skin from drying out. Avoid hot water and harsh cleansers. Try using an occlusive product such as a butter or oil immediately after cleansing. It can usually take two to three days, sometimes longer, for the skin to regenerate the outer skin barrier. When the skin barrier gets slightly removed, for instance with cleansers, hot water and improper use of certain type cloths, then you'll end up with dry skin, redness and inflammation.

@SilleeMee Since the wearing of masks, my skin has become extra sensitive and more dry. I've stopped my Vit. C, Retin A and even my Clarisonic on a daily basis...only can use them about twice a week.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:57:14 GMT

@Shanus

Masks are the worst! Even the softest cotton masks don't help matters either. Fortunately I don't have to wear one all that often. I feel badly for people who have to wear them all day long....ugh.

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Shanus — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:29:28 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shanus
Masks are the worst! Even the softest cotton masks don't help matters either. Fortunately I don't have to wear one all that often. I feel badly for people who have to wear them all day long....ugh.

@SilleeMee Oh wow, I so agree. My DH is a dental hygienist...mask all day 4 days a week...sentitive skin inherited from her Mama. She has started applying a thin layer of Aquafor where her mask goes. So far, no issues, but I'm thinking eventually her pores will get clogged. I saw a plastic gadget...small, but looks like a Hannibal Lester open plastic cage that fits over nose and mouth so keeps mask away from face allowing air flow. If I see it again...think ad was on Youtube or Pinterest...I'm purchasing dozens for friends, family and clients who have had "mask-ne".

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Shanus — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:37:22 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
I use my CLEAN hands. Before I start my cleansing routine in the evening, I wash my hands. Tatcha Cleansing oil is first. I use my hands. Then Tatcha Rice cleanser. I use my hands. Then the Rice Polish. I use my hands. Of course all serums and oils (The Ordinary and Drunk Elephant or Tatcha moisturizer) are applied with hands and eyelids get products I think will help.
I don't think an eyelid specific product is necessary.

My morning cleansing is just water and a wash cloth.

Are hands ok?

@monicakm My pat answer on that subject is "It depends". If you have longer nails, you can scratch your skin, retina taking off eye makeup or applying moisturizers and any products. If this is you, I recommend (to clients, as well) you use a soft, but dense foundation type brush to apply facial cleansers/creams. Use cotton pads to remove eye makeup...oil based cleansers for eye makeup remove it easier without pulling on delicate skin. In the mornings, I just use a hydrating toner on a cotton pad to cleanse my face. It will remove any night time treatments that didn't absorb completely. BTW, it's a good time to examine what's left on the pad...if any product, I change to another. If it hasn't absorbed into the skin in 6-8 hours, it didn't do its job for my skin. I'd change to another.

***Check your "cotton pads". Some are not all cotton, some have a textured side and smoothe side...be sure to use the more gentle side on eyes and textured on face.

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wilma — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:52:52 GMT

My dermatologist suggested I use baby oil, Vaseline, or Aquafor on my eyelids. None of these cause any irritation. These products, along with a topical prescription, help with the seborrhea dermatitis I sometimes get on my eyelids.

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Jayhawk Girl — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:45:35 GMT

I just spoke with my eye doctor the other day. She told me to use Aquaphor ointment. I found it in the baby section. It feels great and doesn't annoy my eyes!