12 Eyeliners That Won't Irritate Your Sensitive Eyes, According to an Expert

Finding the best eyeliner in general can be tough—some people spend their entire lives searching for The One—and it totally makes sense. When shopping for eyeliner there are so many things to consider—from ease of application to how pigmented it is, whether it’s waterproof, what colours it comes in, whether it’s a pen or a pencil, how easily it can be removed, whether or not it smudges, flakes, or transfers, and of course, how long it lasts for. But throw sensitive eyes into the mix and the search for the perfect eyeliner can become a real challenge.

Not sure if you have sensitive eyes? “The main signs of eye sensitivity are redness of the lid margins around your lashes, watery eyes, and redness of the eye itself”, says Bridie Bukorovic, an advanced clinical practitioner in opthalmology. “Other signs include peri-ocular skin problems like flaking of the skin or swelling of the eyelid.”

What to look for in eyeliner for sensitive eyes?