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[jjb]

Can anyone recommend a eye makeup remover for Dry Eye. I have been using a Cerave cleanser on my eyes to remove my makeup and thinking this maybe why my eyes are so dry and irritated. Do you think a makeup remover especially for eye makeup would be better and what brand is best for sensitive dry eye? Thanks

[lolakimono]

@jjb

Have you tried making your own with olive oil and castor oil?

Before I made my own cleansing oil, I used Clinique "Take the Day Off."  I also have dry eye and use Restasis.

[pggoody]

I too have sensitive dry eyes . I wear a lot less eye makeup these days because of it.  I do use Purity first and find that OCuSoft Eye Scrub ( prefer the pump) helps remove and clean around the eye area.   I also use first thing in the morning as I use a dry eye gel at night.  I ordered on Amazon but since seen at drugstores.  I carry the individual prepackaged wipes of this product to use when traveling.   You might give the product a try.  I'll be following the thread to see what others suggest as well.  😃

[jjb]

Interesting! how much of the two oils do you mix together? I thought I had to avoid oil products with dry eye? I'm willing to try anything and I also use Restasis.

[jjb]

Can you buy the Ocusoft pump product in the drugstores? I have read this brand is good for Dry Eye and have been wanting to try it but wasn't sure what they offered and where to buy it.

[PinkyPetunia]

I also recommend some kind of oil to remove eye makeup.  Baby oil works but if you don't want the fragrance, olive oil  will work.  Just saturate a cotton ball or cosmetic square with the oil and hold it to your closed eye for 30 seconds to dissolve the makeup.

I like the Pond's Cucumber cold cream.  Removes mascara quickly and isn't overly greasy like the regular cold cream.

[henderson]

I like Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Make-Up Remover (I do have dry eyes) because it is fragrance-free, color free and non-irritating around the eyes.  It's $16 on her website with 10% off and free shipping (also 5 free samples with your order).

[poppinfresh]

I have extreme dry eyes and rosacea on my lids also. My eye doctor recommended baby shampoo to remove my eye make up. I have one of those bottles that makes foam, so I water down the baby shampoo a bit, put it in the bottle and it works great. Takes off all of my eye make up, doesn't sting, nor does it leave a greasy film that can contribute to your dry eye problem. 

[HappyDaze]

My facial cleanser removes all my eyemakeup too but otherwise I've used coconut oil. Works great and doesn't cause issues for my dry eye. 

[Shanus]

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@jjb wrote:
Can anyone recommend a eye makeup remover for Dry Eye. I have been using a Cerave cleanser on my eyes to remove my makeup and thinking this maybe why my eyes are so dry and irritated. Do you think a makeup remover especially for eye makeup would be better and what brand is best for sensitive dry eye? Thanks

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My daughter has dry eye and has medicated drops for treatment. Her doc said to use any oily eye makeup remover, but most importantly to resist the pulling/tugging used to remove the mascara (hardest to remove). She told her to use a tubular mascara so it slides off the lashes w/ little effort.