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Friendly Makeup for Eczema Prone Skin 💄
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items Makeup I wore during eczema and TSW when my skin was dry, textured, or healing. Everything here was applied over heavily moisturised skin and depended on my flare stage.
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Eczema Friendly Foundations
Eczema Friendsly Primers
Mascara & Eyeliners
Blush, Bronze & Conctour
Makeup Extras
Eczema Friendly Foundations
Makeup I’ve worn on dry, eczema-prone skin (including during flare-prone periods). These are all cosmetics I’ve personally tested. Its what worked depended on my flare stage. PATCH TEST ALWAYS! Reminder: What works for me may not work for everyone.
Probably my most recommended! This was my “comfort” base. Hydrating, SPF included, much easier to wear on drier days. Again don't forget always over a thick moisturiser. It melts in better that way. Great if you want coverage without the heavy matte feel. I reached for this when my skin needed more comfort than longevity and is sti...
💛 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream SPF 50
This became one of my top staples once my skin started stabilising. It gives glow and light coverage without clinging to dryness like traditional foundations can. I still applied it over heavy moisturiser but it melts into the skin in a way that feel...
✨ e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter
I know Lush can be hit or miss for sensitive skin, but this one personally didn’t irritate me. it was actually my “go too” for a while. It’s more solid/cream based, so again, I only ever applied it over thick moisturised skin. It gave decent coverage...
🧼 Lush Slap Stick Foundation
Now.. I know this isn’t marketed as “eczema friendly” but this was the ONLY foundation that worked for me during the first 2 years of TSW. I always applied it over heavily moisturised skin. Anything lightweight would cling to flakes or separate, but this held up and gave me coverage when I needed it mos...
🖤 Estée Lauder Double Wear
Creamy and buildable, didn’t irritate my skin and felt good even on drier patches. Great if you want full coverage without a cakey feel. Still applied over moisturiser every time. Seems to work even when skin is texturey or sensitive. Didn’t irritate...
🍏 KVD Beauty Good Apple Full Coverage Serum Foundation
A good in between option. More luminous, less matte and sits better on dry patches compared to a lot of foundations. I’d use this when my skin was calmer but still dry prone. Prep is everything! If your barrier isn’t moisturised properly, nothing wil...
🤍 NARS Sheer Glow
Eczema Friendsly Primers
I used this during more stable phases when my skin could tolerate extra steps. Added brightness under makeup but wasn’t something I’d reach for during flares. It gives a beautful silky feel and I've been told it made my skin look like ‘glass’.
🍌 Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Primer
A fragrance free primer I’d consider for eczema prone or reactive skin. Feels hydrating rather than heavy and sits comfortably over moisturiser. As always try to stick to fragrance free options where possible and patch test first.
💧 Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
A lightweight primer I used to help my base sit more evenly. Worked best over a heavily moisturised base rather than on bare skin. Helped reduce patchiness. Definatly something I reach for daily now.
🧴 e.l.f. Primer
Another affordable option I rotated through depending on how my skin felt. I focused on hydration over grip when using primers during eczema. Not for active flare days.
Revolution Superfix Grip Primer
Mascara & Eyeliners
Surprisingly one of the few mascaras that didn’t irritate my eyes during eczema/TSW. No stinging, no flaking into my eyes throughout the day. Affordable and reliable when my eye area was sensitive.
👁 Primark Mascara
I tried this Gucci mascara on calmer skin days and didn’t experience irritation under moisturised eyes. Not fragrance-free, so I was cautious with patch testing. Nice for occasional wear when my eyes felt stable.
🖤 Gucci Mascara
Blush, Bronze & Conctour
A blush that blended nicely on dry, fuller coverage bases. Didn’t irritate when I applied it lightly on moisturised skin.
🌸 Kay Beauty Blush
Affordable and gentle feeling on dry skin. I used this when my base was sitting well, kept it subtle. Not something I’d reach for on very raw or compromised days.
🌸 Sleek Makeup Blush
Cream products have always worked better for me than powders on dry, eczema prone skin. I used this in small amounts over moisturised skin to contour and add warmth without emphasising texture. Best for when my skin wasn’t actively flaring but still ...
🤎 Made By Mitchell – Curve Case
One of my more reliable bronzers on dry skin. Sat well when my foundation/base was settled first. Best for days when I wasn’t super reactive.
☀️ Bobbi Brown Bronzer
A bronzer I used when my skin was feeling calmer and settled. Dusted lightly over my base, it gave warmth without clinging to dry patches.
🤎 BareMinerals Bronzer
I use the shade DEEP. I reached for during calmer phases. Didn’t feel heavy or cling to textured areas. Light application worked best for my dry skin.
☀️ Benefit Halo Deep Bronzer
Makeup Extras
These are makeup extras I’ve personally used on eczema-prone skin without irritation. As always, applied over moisturised skin and patch tested first.
A softer, more flexible concealer option. Didn’t cling to dry patches for me and sat comfortably when my skin wasn’t raw. Great for lighter makeup days.
💋 Kay Beauty Concealer
Creamy and high coverage without feeling dry under the eyes. I used this when I needed extra coverage over darker areas or texture. Blended best over moisturised skin and tapped in gently.
💄 Too Faced Born This Way Concealer
Comfortable on dry lips, no sting, no tightness. Easy to reapply throughout the day. More comfort product than statement lip.
💄 Revolution Lip Oil
A tanning option I used during calmer phases when my skin wasn’t actively flaring. I avoided applying on compromised or broken skin and made sure I was heavily moisturised first. Sat more evenly when i was heavily moisturised which meant a less patch...
🤎 Solskin Self Tanning