Wearing Make-Up
Most of the time contact lenses and make-up can live in harmony with one another. You should be aware of the following tips to keep you looking your best.
Make-Up and Your Lenses
- Insert your contact lenses before any make-up goes on. Wash and dry your hands before you touch your contact lenses. Any lotions, make-up or glitter on your hands can get in your eyes.
- If your eyes are sensitive, try switching to hypoallergenic make-up.
- Apply all your sprays—such as perfumes, deodorants and hairsprays—before inserting your contact lenses. This can reduce your chances of exposing your contacts to these substances.
- If you wear eyeliner, go for a soft pencil. They don’t flake as much as hard pencil eyeliners. Avoid putting make-up directly on the eyelid margins (the flat part between the lashes and the eyeball.) That area contains oil glands which can get clogged, causing styes and dry eyes.
- Products containing glitter may flake into your eyes during the day. Glitter can cause a severe scratch to the eye, especially if it gets under the contact lens.
- Make-up can stick to contact lenses causing blurring, itching and drying. Rubbing the contact lens immediately upon removal is the best way to remove make-up particles. Remember, each time you remove your contact lenses they should be cleaned and disinfected according to the directions for use.
