The only thing more annoying than a shiny forehead is
equally oily eyelids. If you're like me, you've lost track of how often
you spend 10 minutes applying an eye makeup
look in the morning instead of hitting snooze, only for it to crease
and slide off before you open up your Seamless app to order lunch.
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There isn't a single cause behind your oily eyelids,
in fact there's a few. "Eyelids can get oily from over-use of eye creams
and other potentially greasy products," says Montclair N.J.-based
dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie.
"They can also become oily secondary to your family history. Finally,
they can become oily from using or over-using eye makeup remover
products." The dermatologist also stresses that no skin type is exempt
from experiencing them, too. So yes, that means your complexion could be
dry everywhere except on your eyelids.
[post_ads_2]Instead of ditching your powder and cream eyeshadows
for good, you can alter your skincare and makeup routines in a few ways
to help cut out the excess shine. Dr. Downie recommends swapping your
current makeup remover for an oil-free formula such as Chantecaille's
Rose Eye Makeup Remover ($40; nordstrom.com),
which is formulated for sensitive skin. Reaching for oil-free
eyeshadows will help, too, as well as dusting a facial powder on your
eyelids before applying makeup.
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