Thread: Makeup causing allergic reaction??

I need help! Until recently I have always used powder makeup, but I decided to give liquid foundation a try. I purchased cover girl smoothers foundation. Applies great and I'm happy with it. The whole time I was wearing it, no problem.

The problem comeswhen I take it off. I scrub my face clean using the same stuff I always use. Clean and clear pads, I use toner sometimes, clean and clear cream, and facial moisturizer. All that stuff has never given me ANY trouble. Once I use the C&C pads though, after about three minutes my cheeks start to feel like they are burning. I look in the mirror and my face looks red. After a few hours the redness goes away.

Does this mean I'm allergic to the foundation? Am I smearing the allergen into my skin deeply when I use the C&C pads, which makes my skin react? Just so confused because while I wear it NO trouble.

I also tried a foundation from studio5ive on someones advice, but that was even worse! It make my eyes swell up, I looked like I had bags under my eyes after just one application. Swelling went down a bit but when I smile it looks like I have bags under my eyes. Any advice?? Any suggestions on what makeup I should buy?

Thanks,
Kellie

All of the products you are using have chemical dyes and fragrances in them which are known skin irritants. By what you said I think that if you were allergic to the makeup your skin would have reacted while the makeup was on. When adding the cleanser to wash your face you were adding additional products that contain chemical dyes and fragrances which in combination may be what caused your face to react. There are many products on the market that don't contain all those harsh chemicals and since it sounds like your skin is sensitive you might want to look into using products without all those harsh skin irritants. There are several good products on the market for you to choose from that will give you the look you want without all the irritation to go with it.