The nexus between eye health & beauty is undeniable. Many people apply several types of eye makeup multiple times a day, every day, in order to look younger and more attractive, but there is an ugly side to beauty. Many formulations contain chemicals that can act as neurotoxins and endocrine disruptors, which turn may cause damage to the eye, including irritation, allergic reactions, contact dermatitis, blepharitis, meibomian gland and corneal toxicity, and dry eye disease.1,2,3
WE ARE ON A MISSION TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EYE-SAFE COSMETICS
OUR PRODUCTS ARE ENDORSED BY EYECARE SPECIALISTS WORLDWIDE
The mission of Èyes Are the Story is eye health and its preservation … We want people to use products that make them feel beautiful but don’t hurt their eyes. Many mainstream cosmetics brands use ingredients that are not recommended for people with sensitive eyes — and those ’nasty’ ingredients can cause or exacerbate eye sensitivities.
WE'VE BUNDLED OUR BESTSELLERS TO HELP YOU ADAPT YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE TO MAKE IT EYE-SAFE
- Power Couple Skincare: Sensitive eyes & sensitive skin? We’ve got you covered! Our antioxidant-laced PowerCouple is a soothing and revitalizing mix that is kind to your skin barrier
- Mascara & Liner: Daily eye-safe beauty: This power duo is all you need to create intense, bold eyes that won't budge, delivering both dramatic definition and eye-safe comfort.
1. Wang J, Liu Y, Kam WR, Li Y, Sullivan DA. Toxicity of the cosmetic preservatives parabens, phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin on human meibomian gland epithelial cells. Exp Eye Res 2020;196:108057.
2. Chen X, Liu Y, Kam WR, Sullivan AG, Sullivan DA. Toxicity of cosmetic preservatives on human ocular surface and adnexal cells. Exp Eye Res 2018;59:193-205.
