Comments on: Is Lining Your Lashlines Dangerous?

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:00:17 +0000

In reply to Shivani Rose. Shivani, oh no! I'm so sorry this happened to you, how awful! Thank you for sharing your story, hopefully it will prompt other women to stop lining their lashlines.

By: Shivani Rose

Shivani Rose — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:07:05 +0000

I got that “condition once. It was terrible. I got it from applying my mascara too close to my lash line and accidentally getting some on it. I was always very good about removing all my makeup at the end of the day but it didn’t matter. The pore got clogged and infected. No amount of makeup could make that eye look normal. Eventually the swelling went down and I was left with hard bump under my eyelid…. like a very deep hard blackhead that you can’t squeeze out because it is larger than the pore it would have to travel through. I tried to hide it with makeup but if people got too close they would inevitably ask “what is wrong with your eye?” I eventually (after a year or two of trying other options or just trying to ignore it) had to get it surgically removed ( they flip your eyelid over, slice it down the back and get all gunk out). Ever since I have disliked mascara and when I do wear it, I am soooo careful not to put it near the waterline. I can not imagine intentionally putting makeup there! It is not worth the risk!

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:38:31 +0000

In reply to Jessica.

Jessica, I used to be one of those people when I was a teen… I couldn’t be bothered when I came home late at night :oops. Now, I shudder even just to think how reckless I was… I always remove everything now. You’re right it’s basic hygiene.

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:35:30 +0000

In reply to Allison. Allison, I'm sorry you are suffering from both conditions. It must be so frustrating for you. After receiving your comment, I did some more research. It seems that, if makeup clogs these tiny holes, it can cause inflammation and blepharitis indeed. At this stage, plugs aren't advised. They could make the condition worse. They become an useful option after the inflammation has disappeared to keep the eye hydrated. But I will do some more digging and let you know what I find.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:40:30 +0000

I can’t line my waterline; it bothers my contact lenses.

It is incredible to me that there are people who don’t remove all their makeup every day…really?? That’s just basic hygiene…isn’t it??

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:29:41 +0000

Gio, I have blepharitis and dry eye. It happens to some of us as we get older, unfortunately. To treat both, I take Restasis and I have tiny plugs put into those little holes by my ophthalmologist every 6 months to prevent the tears that my eyes produce from draining back. So it works the opposite of what you’ve written.

I didn’t know that essence made eye makeup remover. I don’t think it’s out in the US yet!