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First, you have to figure outwhats causing your eyes to water.
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There are two types of tears, says Dr. Thau.
These tears irrigate the eye to eliminate whatever foreign substance is there.
But ensure to choose a drop without preservatives and that isnttargeted to redness.
Dr. Thau recommends brands like Almay and Clinique.
Fragrances and dyes can be particularly irritating for sensitive eyes.
Carmine is a red pigment that comes from beetles, and its used in bright pinks and purples.
It is a big source of irritation, says Dr. Thau.
If you think you are allergic to something, you want to discontinue all products.
Wait until it heals and re-introduce products one at a time, waiting a few days in between.
Using communal makeup could cause an eye infection (which can lead to tears).
You also want to confirm that your makeup isnt expired.
Change your mascara every three months, says Dr. Thau.
One of the things I tell anyone with watery eyes: Prep that area.
Start with under-eye primer or eye cream, says Davis.
The thing about tears is that they contain salt, which can dry out the under-eye area.
Primer helps moisturize and stretch wearability of makeup.
Try theSmashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under-eye Primer($29).
The same goes with lashes.
Try using a lash primer to help bolster your favorite mascara formula.
Putting eyeliner in the inner area between the lashes and the eyeball can make watery eyes worse.
The waterline is where the Meibomian glands are located.
Try not to do too much blinking, which will send the tears rolling down your cheeks.
Davis also has a pro trick to redirect your attention.
I tell [my clients] to squeeze their toes down into their shoes, she says.
It is the most random thing, but concentrating on that stops the water works.
Inevitably a tear or two will escape.
Davis even uses a tissue barrier when she applies false lashes.
Typically powder is thego-to to get long-lasting makeup, but that is counterintuitive if youve got watery eyes.
Davis recommendswaterproof makeup formulasfor her clients who get misty-eyed.
Because they’re made to stand up to water, they are harder to wash off.
Davis likes bi-phase formulas because they have oil and water.
Anything that is oil based will loosen up the waterproof product and wash it away, she says.
But Dr. Thau is not a big fan of oil-based cleansers (and therefore of waterproof makeup).
This oil can coat contact lenses or clog those Meibomian glands, causing styes.
