Hi! I’m in desperate need of some sort of concealer/foundation/primer that will hide eczema.

My allergy/immunology doc thinks I’ve developed a new allergy. Unfortunately, my appointment with him isn’t until next week, so right now I have no way of knowing what to avoid to make this rash go away. The only thing he’s recommended in the meantime is aquaphor, which helps with the dryness/itching but not the redness/swelling.

I can’t get any products to “stick” to the parts of my under eye that are flared up. It’s exactly like when you try to use a pen on a glossy piece of paper, if that makes sense. I’ve tried different concealers (NARS soft matte complete concealer and maybelline instant age rewind eraser), primers (elf power grip, smashbox photo finish, Laura mercier foundation primer radiance), and with/without setting powder (etude house zero sebum). I’ve applied with a beauty blender, different brushes, and even tried the pads of my fingers. Even layering with setting spray in-between (tarte miracle mist) hasn’t worked.

I’m meeting some of my fiancé’s extended family for the first time this week, and don’t want them to see my dark circles (I’m a medical student and I work nights in an ER, so I don’t sleep lol). Please help!

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/fUfQbw5

  • mrs_andi_grace@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Well you could be allergic to the lanolin in the aquaphor so I would stop using that. You are also NOT suppose to put that around the eye. It can clog the meibomian glands.
    Use Occusoft Platinum Plus foam leave on to cleanse and deal with swelling. It is for use around the eye. Then to add moisture put Refresh PM eye gel as a hydrator. It is for inside your eye but is safe and hydrating for the eye area.

    Do you use Tide products or perfumed laundry stuff? All tide products set me off. Even the tide free products. It took forever for me to narrow it down so I am mentioning it. ALL is the only one that I can use.

    I would not use makeup at all until it heals. Especially do not use things like brushes and sponges because possible bacteria transfer to broken skin will give you a new layer of issues to deal with.

    • mahravelous@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Thanks for your response! I do not apply the aquaphor near my waterline, so I don’t think there’s risk of clogging the glands. Plus, it’s reduced my itchiness, so I don’t think I’m allergic to any of its ingredients.

      I don’t use tide, we use arm & hammer. Hopefully the testing next week will tell me what it is I’m allergic to!