Mar. 03, 2025
Beauty & Personal Care
Certain makeup products, such as those containing preservatives, can irritate your eyes. You also want to use clean brushes and remove all makeup before going to sleep.
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When you have dry eyes, all you want is to make your eyes feel more comfortable. You may be considering talking to a doctor about prescription eye drops, special ointments, or even surgery to close your tear ducts.
But did you know that your makeup habits may be making your dry eyes worse? Before seeking treatment, you might want to first try changing your makeup habits.
Items that come in close contact with your eyes, such as mascara and eyeliner, may contaminate your eyes and make your symptoms worse.
Keep reading to learn more about makeup products to choose and to avoid, as well as healthy eye recommendations for applying and removing eye makeup.
Dry eye is a condition in which your eyes are unable to produce adequate tears to keep your eye moist. Your tears may be evaporating too fast, leaving your eyes dry and scratchy. Or your tears may not have the correct balance of oil, water, and mucus to be effective.
There are many reasons why dry eyes occur. Sometimes it's because your body is aging. Other times it's because of an underlying medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis or a thyroid problem.
Learn more about dry eye.
Certain makeup products can irritate your eyes. Here are tips for choosing the best products for dry eyes:
When you have dry eyes, there are some makeup products that you should avoid, such as:
Many eye makeup products come in contact with the membrane covering your eyeball, called the cornea and conjunctiva. The cornea, which covers your iris, and the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of your eye, are covered by tear film.
Studies suggest that where you apply eye makeup can make a difference. One experiment involved measuring the volume of glitter particles in subjects' tears when using eyeliner. Those who applied the liner on the inner part of the lash line experienced a higher volume of particles in their tear film than those who applied it outside of the lash line.
The researchers suggested that the movement of makeup particles into the tear film could make eye irritation and dry eyes worse.
For instance, if you use mascara that crumbles when it dries, you'll get particles in your tear film. If you apply powder close to the bottom of your eye, you increase the risk of particles moving up into your eye. Powder eye shadows can also expose your eyes to more loose particles.
The bottom line is that eye makeup can thin out your tear film. This causes tears to evaporate more quickly. In fact, some people get dry eyes because of eye makeup.
Although eye makeup can cause problems with dry eyes, there are ways to apply it to minimize particle transfer. Here are some tips:
You should also take care when removing makeup. Healthy eye-makeup practices include:
You may be tempted to try eyelash extensions or have your eyeliner tattooed on to avoid using makeup. However, these methods can also contribute to dry eyes in different ways.
Eyelash extensions can collect debris and aggravate blepharitis, which often occurs with dry eye. Some eyelash glues also contain formaldehyde, which is toxic to the surface of your eyes and can dry them out.
Eyeliner tattoo can also make dry eyes worse. They have been found to cause meibomian gland dysfunction, a huge contributor to dry eyes.
Look for products that don't contain preservatives like benzalkonium chloride (BAK), formaldehyde, or paraben. These ingredients can irritate the eyelash glands that keep your eyes lubricated.
Also avoid eye shadow that contains loose powder or glitter that can fall into your eyes. Instead, use creamy eye shadow and thickening mascara since they're less likely to flake.
You can also try using an eyelash curler instead of mascara. And always look for products that are fragrance free as certain fragrances can irritate your eyes.
Look for hypoallergenic, thickening mascaras that don't contain preservatives like benzalkonium chloride (BAK), formaldehyde, or paraben.
You should also wash your make-up brushes on a regular basis, and don't apply eye makeup if you have an eye infection.
Look for creamy eyeshadow instead of powder eyeshadows or those containing glitter. Also try to find makeup that's hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist-tested for sensitive eyes.
If you have dry eye, try applying lubricating eye drops to your eyes about 30 minutes before applying eye makeup. Also, be sure to apply eye liner only on the outside of your eyelashes, never on the rim of your eyelids.
However, with the right hygiene, application, products, and nightly removal, you may be able to keep wearing it.
So, you're here to read up on all things makeup, but from a beginner's perspective? Well, we've got you covered! We've put together a basic makeup list to get you started, helping you gain confidence in creating your simple yet effective make-up look in 10 easy steps!
Whether you're looking for everyday beauty inspo or wondering 'What are the makeup essentials for beginners?', we're here with all you need to know about which products to use & how to apply them (which can get a little barmy at times).
Not everyone needs everything however we need to cover all the bases. This is my basic makeup list of all the essentials any makeup beginner should need to kickstart their beauty love affair:
Now that you're set with your shopping list, let's learn how to do makeup for beginners. Here's a simple step-by-step makeup tutorial alongside top recommendations for your brand-new kit.
A face primer is always applied as your first step in your routine, before applying your foundation to prep the skin for smooth makeup application. Primers can help blur imperfections and gives your foundation a seamless base to adhere to, so you can enjoy your makeup look all day long.
Note that you do not always need a primer, look for ones that target your skin concern whether that's large pores, dry/combo/oily skin, texture, blemishes etc.
After applying your Moisturizer and SPF dispense a bean-sized amount into your fingertips and massage a light layer of Primer across your whole face. we love our Makeup Revolution Pore Blur Primer as a brilliant all-rounder to smooth the skin and prep it for foundation.
A foundation is designed to even your skin tone & complexion, to help create a flawless base for the rest of your makeup ' a trusty FOUNDATION is essential in any makeup kit. Foundations come in different coverages:
There are some different finishes of foundation, as a beginner I suggest using your skin type to decide what finish to have:
To help keep things simple my recommendation would be SKIN SILK! A Foundation that you can sheer out to give a light coverage to build it up to have a medium'full coverage. The perfect all-rounder starter foundation with added skin-loving ingredient, what more could you want?
If you're unsure about colour you can use our SHADE FINDER TOOL.
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Everyone has a personal preference on how they like to apply their foundation but here's some options to try out! Apply using your fingertips to give a softer, more natural finish or a sparse brush to only dispense a small amount of product.
Apply with a denser for fuller the coverage! Or a personal fave by many is the beauty spongs for customizable coverage. Once you've distributed the product over your face using your fingertips, dampen the sponge and lightly tap the product in ' you can always add more as needed.
Next stop on our makeup for beginners list - concealer! You'll only need a concealer if you want more coverage in specific areas or to brighten your under-eyes to add more dimension to your complexion!
Concealer will help you to hide dark circles, blemishes, and any other imperfections that the foundation may not fully cover. We love our CONCEAL AND DEFINE CONCEALER, to do just that.
Blemishes?'If you simply want to camouflage a pimple, we recommend applying a small amount to the top of your hand and use a brush, like our'CREATE DETAILED CONCEALER BRUSH, pick up the product and tap it over the blemish. Let the product dry for a few seconds before blending to gain full coverage. It's best not to apply the product applicator directly to the spot, as this may transfer bacteria into your product and spread it across other areas of your face, so decant a small amount onto a clean hand instead.
Brighten? If you want to achieve a more healthy-looking complexion and conceal dark circles, we've got some top tips for you. Apply your lighter concealer in an 'upside down triangle' shape under each eye, as well as adding some to the centre of the forehead, down the bridge of the nose, and the middle of the chin to highlight the high points of the face and give you a natural, structured look.
Simply blend out with your fingers or a damp beauty sponge for a seamless finish.
I believe that the power of a good brow can never be underestimated, it's the best way to frame your eyes and add depth and fullness to sparse brows, BROW GEL gives structure and balance, so you can fake it 'till you make it.
If you're as obsessed with the fluffy, full-brow trend as I am, then it's your lucky day! This look is super easy to achieve with our FLUFFY BROW DUO which comes with a pencil and a gel on either end so you're good to go!
I believe that the power of a good brow can never be underestimated, it's the best way to frame your eyes and add depth and fullness to sparse brows,'BROW GEL'gives structure and balance, so you can fake it 'till you make it.
If you're as obsessed with the fluffy,'full-brow trend as I am, then it's your lucky day! This look is super easy to achieve with our FLUFFY BROW DUO which comes with a pencil and a gel on either end so you're good to go!
If your brows are already perfectly full (jealous) our CLEAR BROW GEL is the perfect thing.
If you have sparse brows, don't worry! You can always go in with a BROW PENCIL to fill in any small gaps, then set with gel.
A shadow palette is a great addition to any makeup bag, adding depth, colour and dimension to the eye. Eyeshadow can be used to enhance your eye shape to make them pop! Add your creative touch, whether that's subtle and natural to bold and dramatic, use this step to express your style.
Before you rush into any colourful or smoky eye looks, make sure you know how to perfect your blending with neutral shades first.
Start with a lighter shade, sweeping it across your whole eyelid. Follow this with a slightly darker shade halfway into your lash line, blending outwards to add definition to your eyes. Tah dah! A simple yet effective look!
Or try out this trending look below:
MASCARA is a must in any makeup routine for beginners. Completing your eye look, opening the eyes and making them appear larger and more defined. Add length, volume, and curl to your lashes for the perfect finishing touch.
For lust-worthy lashes, apply a few coats of your chosen mascara to your top and bottom lashes. I'm adoring the new WISPIFY MASCARA, adding volume, length and flutteriness to my eyes!
Want to take your eye makeup a little further? EYELINER can be one of the best ways to take your eyes from day to night. Discover our guide on how to master the art of winged liners.
Discover everything you need to know about how to apply blush and where to put it to complement your face shape!
BRONZER and HIGHLIGHTER add definition and structure to your face, an essential for me! Bronzer adds warmth and dimension to your face, creating a healthy, sun-kissed appearance, while highlighter adds a luminous sheen to the high points of your face to enhance your features. Cream or powder? The choice is yours!
Using a medium-sized fluffy brush, lightly sweep your bronzer in the shape of the number 3. From your forehead round to your cheekbones and then lightly under your chin. This 3 shape adds definition which keeps the look natural. For highlighter pop this on the high points of your face, where the sun hits it. For example: your cheekbones or the bridge of your nose.
Blush is becoming a fave of mine now, adding colour back into your cheeks. My go-to is the SuperDewy Blush, if you're new to blush this is a great choice, you can customize how pigmented you want the colour!
You place blush on your cheekbones for a lifted look or on the apples of your cheeks for a more youthful look. Liquid blushes can be applied with fingers, a brush or a sponge and a powder blush would be applied with a brush.
You've come this far so it's time to give your make-up the extra staying power it deserves! Always use a powder before setting your makeup in place with a spray to prevent any creases and keep oils at bay. Then use a setting spray to bring your base back to life & lock it in all day!
Hold the bottle 20 cm away from your face and give yourself a couple of spritzes! And it will help your make-up last all-day. My favourite is the SuperFix Setting Spray.
Pop the powder where your skin will naturally crease or gain oil throughout the day, using a large fully brush or a powder puff to apply under your eyes & around your t-zone.
Finish your look off with a bit of lippie, defining that all-important pout!
Lip products come in various finishes, such as matte or glossy, to suit your personal style some also include lip-loving ingredients moisturize and protecting your lips from dryness throughout the day.
A lip liner will give your lip added dimension & definition to make your pout pop! Our SATIN KISS LIP LINERS come in various shades to suit all skin-tones, with a beautifully buttery consistency for quick and effortless application.
Choosing a lip liner shade that matches your lipstick and begin by outlining the natural shape of your lips, starting with the cupid's bow and following the contours of your mouth. Use short, light strokes to prevent a harsh or unnatural look.
A lipstick and lip gloss will add some extra pigment and shine to your pout, giving you that extra boost of confidence you need in your day.
Apply the product from the centre of your upper lip, following the natural curve of your cupid's bow. Then, move outward toward the corners of your mouth, being careful to stay within your lip line. Repeat this on your lower lip.
Press your lips together gently to distribute the colour evenly and use a tissue to blot any excess product.
So, now you know what the makeup essentials for beginners are, you can start building out your own beauty essentials list to create some show-stopping looks. That's not to say that you need every piece I have written down. Although there is a theory that there are no rules in makeup! Now that you've read what each product does and how to use it, have a look in the mirror and see what you would like to try.
Play around and see what you like! Luckily our makeup products will offer you amazing high quality at a brilliant price point for you to build your make up bag without doubt.
If you try out any of our tips & tricks be sure to share with us on our socials @makeuprevolution, we'd love to see!
Love, Ellie & Team Rev x
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