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The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season

Kiss raccoon eyes goodbye. 
The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season
By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020

You don’t need a calendar to know that we’re smack dab in the middle of allergy season. Itchy and watery eyes are a telltale sign. It becomes even more obvious when you’re wearing mascara. A little pollen is all it takes for it to transfer from your eyelashes to your face, and it isn’t pretty.

When eyes come in contact with an allergen, the body releases histamine, which causes irritation that reduces allergy sufferers tears–the kind that causes mascara to run down (dart) your face. Thus, commences a perfectly good makeup look. Luckily, there’s a way to minimize the risk. If you’re allergy sensitive, make the switch to hypoallergenic mascaras. That’s just a fancy way to say that they’re free of irritants.

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The best part is that most formulas are waterproof so your mascara will remain budge-proof. To see the best mascaras for defining your lashes and defying allergies, check out the gallery ahead.

01
Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara
Plump up the volume and condition your lashes with this waterproof mascara formulated with conditioning olive oil and sweet almond oil.
The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season
available at Target $9 Shop Now
02
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-In-1 Mascara
Multitasking beauty products have a special place in our hearts, which is why we love this mascara that lengthens, curls, volumizes, and conditions that lashes.
The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season
Photo: Ulta Beauty
available at Ulta Beauty $23 Shop Now
03
Cover Girl Professional All-In-One Curved Brush Mascara
For a strong curve game, comb this lengthening formula into your lashes with this perfectly engineered mascara wand.
The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season
Photo: Target
available at Target $5 Shop Now
04
Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara
We’ve been layering this gentle mascara onto our lashes since we were pre-teens, which speaks volumes about its sensitivity.
The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season
Photo: Ulta Beauty
available at Ulta Beauty $7 Shop Now
05
Almay Multi-Benefit Mascara
Not only will this keratin infused mascara strengthen your lashes, but it will also lengthen and define them too.
The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season
Photo: Ulta Beauty
available at Ulta Beauty $8 Shop Now
06
Glossier
November 28, 2019- December 2, 2019: Everything is 20% off on Glossier.com and in-store.
The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season
Glossier
available at Glossier Shop Now
07
Physicians Formula Organic Wear Fake Out Mascara
Get the appearance of falsies without actually wearing them when you apply this organic amplifying lash formula.
The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season
Photo: Target
available at Target $13 Shop Now
08
L’Oréal Voluminous Million Lashes
If clumping is the bane of your existence, use the accompanying millionizer brush to fan your lashes out.
The Best Mascaras To Use On Sensitive Eyes This Allergy Season
Photo: Ulta Beauty
available at Ulta Beauty $7 Shop Now
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