I have dry eyes which are made worse by eye makeup. My ophthalmologist recommended that I try European makeup brands because the EU is stricter on banning ingredients that cause eye irritation. I’m not much of a makeup junkie so I’m not sure where to start looking for a reputable and relatively affordable European makeup brand whose products are actually designed for the European market (and therefore have to follow the laws of the EU). Ideas?
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illamasqua is the only brand I can think of
kjaer weis
Lethal cosmetics (Germany)
Nabla (IT) , makeup studio (NL), Be Cosmetics (BE), Vichy (FR), Chanel (FR), Sisley (FR), Clarins (FR)
Those are the ones I use regularly
I would recommend No7 Stay Perfect. I have extremely dry eyes which overcompensate by constantly watering!
Kiko Cosmetics, Nabla, Lethal Cosmetics, Essence, Catrice. All European brands, affordable (especially Kiko, Essence and Catrice) and their products have good quality!