How To: Wear Makeup During Allergy Season

If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the past week sneezing and sniffling and fighting the urge to wear sunglasses indoors to hide your red, teary eyes.  Allergy season can really take a toll on even the most glamorous gal.  By noon on Monday your eye makeup might be halfway down your cheeks.  By mid-week, your glasses are on and you’re completely reworking your beauty routine.  Since this is my current reality, I scoured the web to compile a list of the best tips for tweaking your beauty regimen during allergy season.

Grab your tissues and take a read!

1. Simple skincare is the way to go: Now is not the time to experiment with a new skincare routine or complex formulas.  While your skin is probably thirsty for moisturizer (more so than ever), don’t run out and try to buy quick-fix products.  Stick to the basics and use products with a short ingredient list.  This applies to face, eyes, and lips.
2. Waterproof your eye makeup-- it’s likely going to run: You’ll definitely want to transition to a waterproof mascara (budge proof liners and shadows won’t hurt either).  If you find that any makeup at all is irritating your eyes, try a light set of false lashes.  You won’t have to think twice about raccoon eyes. (Yes, please!)
3.  Clean your brushes- that’s a no brainer: All of your brushes and mascara wands should be kept incredibly sanitary.  If you’ve been waiting for that nudge to wash your brushes, now is the time.  Eliminate all risk of further irritation.
4. Embrace the blues: Certainly not telling you to be sad, although allergies can be a real buzz kill.  Instead, swipe on a blue mascara or liner to counteract any redness in your eyes.  Who doesn’t love an excuse to play with color!
5. When you just can’t imagine the thought of putting your contacts in- opt for glasses and change up your beauty routine:  Make sure your brows are freshly groomed and try filling them in with a pencil or powder so they frame your face and compliment your glasses.  Focus on applying a healthy amount of bronzer and contouring under your cheekbones to reduce puffiness.  Finally, walk into the nearest hipster coffee shop and count how many new friends you make…you might get an extra shot of espresso. 
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