You have just done your new set and infill of lash extensions, and everyone has admired their elegant beauty. You have strolled around the city and have made it back home. Now comes your bedtime and night routine.

Most of us tend to wash our faces with lukewarm water and add a moisturizer. However, will you think twice about applying an eye cream to your eyelids or under-eye area? The last thing you want is to compromise your fresh new lash extensions.

Let us help you find your perfect eye cream in the article below. We will also talk about tips & tricks when it comes to your application technique, as well as ways you can prolong the lifespan of your new pair of lashes.

Let’s get started!

Can You Wear Eye Cream With Lash Extensions?

The eye cream is for the skin of your eyelids, not the lashes.

Many of the products that are sold for use around the eye area are made with skin-softening oils or skin-nourishing but oily ingredients.

These types of products are not recommended for use by eyelash extension wearers because they can dissolve the lash adhesive over time and cause poor lash retention.

It is important for eyelash extension wearers to avoid using products around their eyes, especially near or touching their eyelids, that contain oils or oily ingredients, including mineral oil, paraffin wax, lanolin, petroleum jelly, vegetable oil, petrolatum, etc. This includes eye creams or ointments with these ingredients but also mascaras, eyeliners, eyeshadows, and foundations.

If you have had an issue with lashes falling out after using an oil-based product in your daily regimen such as an eye cream, find a new product without these types of oils in it to use in the areas around your eyes.

Did you know that certain oils can be used to remove lash extensions at home?

Bottom line: yes, you can use an eye cream with eyelash extensions but not any cream. Instead, eye gels are better suited for lash extensions.

Let’s see why.

Eye Gel VS Eye Cream

There are generally speaking two types of under-eye products available on the market: eye creams and eye gels.[1]

Eye creams: Eye creams are richer than gels, usually with more oils or other moisturizing ingredients. If you have dry skin around your eyes, that’s probably a good thing.

If you want your skin to be well-nourished in that area, a cream will deliver more of what it needs.

Eye gels: Eye gels are designed to hydrate the delicate skin around the eyes, and minimize the appearance of fine lines. They contain a variety of ingredients, including glycerin, aloe, Vitamin C, and various minerals.

They also typically include certain preservatives commonly found in facial moisturizers.

Eye gels are generally more of a liquid consistency than eye creams. They are also more likely to be oil-free when compared to eye creams.

Why an Eye Gel Is Better for You

Although it may look like these two types of eye products are fairly similar and that their consistency or long-lasting effect is the same, the truth is a lot different.

Why and how so?

• When you apply the cream to your under-eye area, you should remember and know that when you close your eyes, the underside of the upper lashes gets eye cream on them.
• When you apply the cream to your upper eyelid, some product may come in contact with your upper lash line.

Choosing the wrong eye cream can break down the eyelash adhesive while also causing dust and skin particles to clump the lashes together

If your lash extensions are quite long, wispy, or voluminous, the chances of them getting in contact with your eye cream are high up there.

For this reason, eye gels are the preferred choice of eyelash extensions wearer. Eye gels dry faster than eye creams and leave no oily residue on top of your skin.

Having said that, a cautiously applied oil-free eye cream is still ok for your lashes, just not as hassle-free.

How to Apply Eye Cream With Lash Extensions

If you are worried about making a mess and you simply wish to prolong the lifespan of your lash extensions, make sure that you’re gentle and cautious. Here is how to apply an eye cream in 4 basic steps!

Step 1: Work With a Clean Base

Your skin should be cleansed, free of makeup, as well as toned. You should also wash your hands & fingernails so that your application is a lot more smooth, hygienic, and even

Step 2: Apply the Cream to Your Fingertip

Do not be too heavy-handed with the product. Sometimes, less is truly more. Do not forget that it is always easier for you to re-add the product than for you to take away or remove the residue. Take a pea-sized amount and preferably apply it with your ring finger.

Step 3: Apply to the Upper Eyelid

You should never wipe the eye cream across your eyelids or skin. Swiping or rubbing the skin can cause premature fine lines & noticeable signs of aging. Make sure that you make light & slow tapping motions working inward to the outer corners of your under eyes. Light pressure is a must-do.

Step 4: Apply to the Under-Eye Area

Since you want to be careful & cautious in regard to your lashes, I highly recommend that you keep your eyes wide open and try to blink as little as possible. This way, you will avoid any type of contact with your extensions with the product itself.

Pro Tip: If you are running late and you have to speed up your skincare routine, get yourself a mini fan! With it and by drying your face/eyelid area, the product will sink and absorb 10x faster!

Best Oil-Free Eye Cream for Eyelash Extensions (#1 Recommendation)

Not too sure where to shop or what to look for? Oftentimes retailers will not know what is good for your targeted skin concern, and some will not have a straightforward answer when it comes to eyelash extensions.

The most important thing to remember is that your eye cream or moisturizer must be oil-free. Here are our top picks!

References

1. Paula’s Choice Research & Education Team. Eye Creams vs. Eye Gels: Which Should You Use? Retrieved from https://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/skincare-advice/eye-creams/eye-creams-vs-eye-gels-which-should-you-use.html (Accessed on 26 October 2021)
2. Eleni Papakonstantinou, Michael Roth and George Karakiulakis. Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583886/ (Accessed on 26 October 2021)