Stop sunscreen burning your eyes

Sunscreens shown were PR samples. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

[@daniella9787]

You mean the burning isn't normal?i thought this was just something you've gotta be brave for. Like getting a shot from a nurse or sumthin😭 thnx for the tip 😍

[@carpiioo.806]

Honestly this describes the feeling very well💀

[@sonotahehe]

many articles said physical sunscreen doesn’t burn. I have dry eyes syndrome and chemical sunscreen burns me like crazy while hybrid one doesn’t burn as much. just purchased my first mineral sun stick to see if it’s true

[@carpiioo.806]

@@sonotahehe HI wina! Have u tried it yet? Id love to hear how it works for u too since I have a similar condition, and all chemical sunscreens even the mild ones with rice extracts and all always irritate my eyes if not within a few minutes, within two hours...which leaves me crying (out of irrtation) for like hours even after washing my eyes😭😭😭💔💔💔

[@sonotahehe]

@Carpiio O. hi. Actually I just ordered it online this morning so it should arrive within 1-3 days. I bought benton mineral sun stick. I'll update you when I tried it! In my case pure chemical sunscreen like Klairs and Cosrx sting my eyes so much. Klairs even stings on my skin too. Cosrx feels good on skin but stings on eyes so much, it's also very perfumey. I usually tend to avoid perfumed products near my eyes. But these 2 sunscreen still sting eventhough I don't apply them on my undereye/lids My safety sunscreen is still skin aqua milk/gel. It's milky watery hybrid, not perfumey sunscreen and they're very minimum to not sting at all even when I apply it near my eyes Physical sunscreen in theory should not sting that much so I'll update again about the benton one. But then again it could be from alcohol/perfume too. Maybe you should check to ophthalmologist if you have dry eye syndrome or not. If your eyes are sensitive with other products beside sunscreen maybe you do

[@m.younis9849]

There are MANY sunscreens that don't sting the eyes.. And they don't have to be zinc based

[@kckc4955]

Also using eyelid primer cuts down on sunscreen migrating to your eyes during the day helps too

[@alexandrav7817]

Omg thank you for this I'll try it

[@gloria2979]

It happens to me even when I don't apply it near the eye area, I wonder if it's because I tend to touch my face during the day, but I think it's a normal thing that everybody does...or maybe it's the "fumes" of the product itself that are near my eyes and make them sting and burn like crazy. I often get irritation on my face as well, so I wonder if I'm just allergic to spf and I can't use anything

[@saramorris6686]

The Neutrogena sheer zinc sunscreen stick introduced me to sunscreen sticks and I really like them! It's like having a gua sha but more helpful. I'm just happy my eyes never sting anymore. Thanks for the tips!

[@perrywilliams4593]

I finally realized to start doing this technique this week and it has been marvelous! I find mineral sunscreen a little too expensive for whole body use and chemical sunscreen is cheaper but stings the eyes. This is the perfect compromise!

[@ricebeansrockroll882]

...I have missed my eyelids for 34 years.

[@aqeDs]

Yeah I didn't know you were meant to... Cause it burns!!

[@Enthrallogy]

You're such a refreshingly valuable content creator. God. Thank you for actually helping people with realistic everyday problems.

[@mariapiaspallone5061]

I also found out that when there's octocrylene, I tend to automatically have burning and watery eyes. I don't know if it is a coincidence, but from now on I try to avoid that filter

[@nasianikolova]

Same

[@amandasmith4089]

SAME

[@madreviolo]

sameee omg

[@danasaywhat_43]

I wonder if that's what it is for me too! Does Beauty of Joseon have octocrylene?

[@mariapiaspallone5061]

@@danasaywhat_43 No, in fact most of the Korean and European sunscreens have the new filters, and I usually have no burning with them. But I think it can dipend from many other factors. For example if fragrance is pretty high on the inci list, even without octocrylene, I still experience stinging😪...

[@cynthiamccullough3718]

I put sunscreen everywhere BUT my eyelids. However, I wear very dark 100% UVA/UVB blocking sunglasses anytime I set foot outside (unless it's nighttime), because I'm very light sensitive. I do the same with my child. I'll put a stick sunscreen on the eyebrow area, and under the eyes, and over the entire rest of my face, but I leave the upper eyelid alone. I've done this for many years and have never gotten sunburned around my eyes, even on the beach. Just putting this here for those that cannot tolerate sunscreen on their eyelids.

[@perfectfae3534]

UVA & UVB rays still reach your eyes when you're wearing sunglasses & what about indoors where UVA & UVB rays are as well bc they penetrate glass? Black Girl Sunscreen is a cheap one that won't burn your eyes as long as you don't get it on top of your waterline.

[@marianna8783]

Very late, but where did you buy them from?

[@lightningbug3189]

​@perfectfae3534 Considering you can still get melanoma in your eyes from the sun, you are going to have to put some trust in sunglassses. If this isn't enough to protect your upper eyelid, then it isn't protecting your eyes either. I apply sunscreen everywhere but on my upper eyelid as well to prevent burning as my eyelids are very oily.

[@jclyntoledo]

Yeah my eyelids get way too oily so I really can't do what this video is saying. Whenever I apply it everywhere on my face my eyes end up stinging and I end up close to tears and squinting all day. I'll definitely be getting prescription sunglasses so I don't have to worry about sun damage or sensitive eyes.

[@alexx5337]

​@@jclyntoledosaw someone in the comments suggest using eye primer before putting on sunscreen around the eyes and it works for them. I have oily eyelids and super sensitive eyes so I'm definitely gonna try that soon, along with the tips from the video. Hopefully it helps

[@damaracarpenter8316]

This is what I’ve started doing. I love my chemical sunscreens but literally all of them make my eyes burn and water and I look like I’m always in mourning. I started using a mineral sunscreen around my eyes and it is literally night and day difference.

[@molchmolchmolchmolch]

But aren't they incredibly sticky? And white?

[@damaracarpenter8316]

@@molchmolchmolchmolch honestly the one I use is 😭😂 i use a CeraVe mineral sunscreen and it is very white casty and not very good. These sunscreen sticks like Michelle is using here would be way better and i wanna get one.

[@Sam-vo1lf]

Have you tried the Ganier or La Roche posay invisible fluid from Europe? They have anti-eye stinging technology.

[@viys3261]

I had the same issue, but the La Roche posay anthelios doesn’t sting my eyes. The beauty of Joseon sunscreen also seems fine.

[@shaunadohertymusic]

​@@molchmolchmolchmolch I used Bliss Block tinted mineral spf. No white cast, although if you have darker skin possibly but it doesn't burn my eyes ❤

[@mio9682]

Oh my god THANK YOU. I went on a summer trip and I swear everytime I put on my sunscreen it burned so bad I couldn’t open my eyes, I had to wash my eyes with soap and I ended up just putting on sunglasses for the whole day😭

[@HWme]

I love La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 50+ PPD46, awesome sunscreen, great UVA protection, great look and texture, and most importantly it doesn't irritate my eyes

[@mistercmt]

Among all your videos, this is what answers every questions in my mind.

[@danasaywhat_43]

Of all the chemical sunscreens I've tried, the one that absolutely does not burn even a little is the Purito Daily Go-To ❤️🍃 It's so gentle and I absolutely love the way it dries down. I have many others that I love but this is the one that I can literally rub onto my eyelids with no issue!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I want to like it but I don't like that they didn't get it approved in Korea - so it's not actually regulated anywhere in the world as far as I know 🤦

[@danasaywhat_43]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience oh I didn't know that! Do you think it might have anything to do with their previous controversy? Maybe out of an abundance of caution or is there another reason? That does make me a little nervous...

[@leeshaj5867]

Yes! I've been doing this for a while now, such a game changer and it's good to be able to use any other sunscreen now 😄

[@enielfblerta428]

Thanks for the zinc tip! I literally had do go to the doctor because my eyes became extremely light sensitive & hurt A LOT, and as it turned out sunscreen dried out my eyes so bad that my cornea was slightly damaged. I had to stop using it for a while, especially around my eyes, which sucks because my dark circles and undereye wrinkles immediatly got worse. I did almost exactly what you're showing here, except the sunscreen lipbalm I used contains titanium dioxide. What I'm inferring from this video is that zinc is even more sensitive than titanium? Either way, I'll try it :)

[@NavilleT]

zinc is soothing :)

[@enielfblerta428]

@@NavilleT thank you! ^^

[@blondangel79]

Thank you. I have photosensitive dermatitis and my left eye has been getting incredibly angry with my Supergoop.

[@nepri_dymal]

I use the Avene Sun stick for sensitive zones and it works wonders around the eyes. Spreads great and totally invisible

[@DrGeorginaCook]

Thanks so much. I couldn’t figure out what was hurting my eyes. So it’s the sun cream!

[@victoriamunzo]

I apply a water-resistant mineral sunscreen (Elta MD UV Elements) around my eyes! Works great for a medium skin tone.

[@goosebump91]

I tried this and it worked!! Thank you so much Michelle

[@maya6476]

i'm so glad i found the suncut sunscreens on amazon. they're the only chemical sunscreens i've tried that don't burn my eyes or skin!! beautiful formulas as well, super lightweight but hydrating.

[@mariaheart]

I saw this tip in one of your articles and it changed my life! Can confirm this works. :) I also use it on my forehead if I suspect I will be sweating. Idk if they have it in Australia, but in the states Neutrogena has an ultra sheer stick that leaves almost no cast. Could use it on my full face but I prefer more moisturizing ingredients :)

[@headwound]

What has worked for me is putting the evy mousse around my eyes, letting it dry for ~10min and then aplying setting powder. Works super well with evy bc it's slightly tacky like a makeup primer :)

[@SmileKidOFMusic]

The setting w powder is a game changer omfg

[@patriciasanchezwebb]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Using sunscreen around my crows feet has ALWAYS been a problem for me. This will help so much.

[@ayanna6327]

THANK YOU. Because this has been a problem for me.

[@play-fool]

omg THANK YOU! i could not understand how people could stand spf around their eyes!

[@arevchick]

YES!!!! I NEEDED THIS!!!! Thank you ♥️

[@ktakea76]

100% I had been using mineral around my eyes and chemical everywhere else, but then I got lazy and do mineral all over my face now. It was a game changer. I don’t ruin my eye makeup from rubbing my eyes and tearing up for the next half hour.

[@sierramiller2752]

omg i legit stopped using chemical sunscreen on my face cause of this and switched to mineral, which always gives me a white cast! i’m trying this top immediately thank you so much 🙏

[@clarewhite3004]

I sweat like crazy at work when I have to wear a lot of PPE, so I care a lot about sunscreen stinging my eyes or tasting bad. I've been happy with Black Girl Sunscreen.

[@raraavis7782]

I use the CeraVe Redness Control tinted moisturizer spf30 for this. It's a great mineral sunscreen anyway, but even if I feel, I need spf50 on that day, I use it around my eyes. It applies really well and doesn't smudge my mascara (most of the time 😆), which is always an issue for me with sunscreen.

[@camibabyy]

Thanks so much didn't even think about trying to remedy this problem

[@ChibiChidorii]

Using stick sunscreen around the eyes has been my life hack for years. It also helps a lot with my sensitive skin. You don't want sun exposure on irritated skin so if liquid spf also burns around irritated skin it is a good use of sticks to spot cover

[@estherwilliams7005]

Thank you for this!

[@reneeacosta4420]

This looks like it will work perfectly.

[@elearmorning]

One thing I have noticed is that the sunscreens made for kids seem to burn my eyes a lot less and they also tend to have high SPF - only way I have found so far to not cry off my sunscreen within 5 minutes of applying it. I have never tried zinc suncreens, will absolutely be trying this out!

[@RainbowFishSaysHello]

I've been using a skin toned tinted zinc stick around my eyes, I didn't realise clear ones were available. I'll have to have a look!

[@moisdawg]

thanks for the tip! It's a battle putting spf around my eyes. So far, I can only tolerate mineral sunscreen there. Olay Regenerist Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 fragrance-free has been my go-to, but it still leaves a slight white-cast especially after reapplication. Mineral lip balms have been a pretty cool (and cheaper) work-around too, like the Sun Bum Signature SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm. I've tried that exact Neutrogena sunscreen stick, and it is quite white. I've been putting off trying concealer to ward off the white cast, but it sounds like it would help.

[@Sam-vo1lf]

For U.S sunscreens I tend to tolerate much better the combination sunscreens around my eyes compared to fully chemical. The combination sunscreens are usually still relatively cosmetically elegant compared to fully mineral. I would recommend trying Korean/European sunscreens if you struggle with chemical sunscreens stinging your eyes. Garnier and La Roche Posay both have anti-eye stinging technology. Mineral sunscreens for me are just never cosmetically elegant (never invisible/crease/...) and even using them just around my eyes looks weird for me.

[@xerk2945]

I've been doing this for a while and it's fantastic!

[@zoeroberts5308]

Tinted mineral sunscreens are also great bec if it clumps up on your eyelids it’s not noticeable since it’s not bright white

[@cassstephens9910]

This is great for so many folks!!! Unfortunately, many/ most "universal" shades turn me bright orange pink, tan, etc. Even their lightest shades... Enjoy yours ! At least the manufacturers are trying 👍🤞

[@turnthenoiseup]

this worked with my liquid sunscreen! Just tried it today. Ty Michelle!

[@watermelontourmaline45]

THANK YOU! Even if I leave the sun lotion above my eyebrows and 2-3cm away from my eyes, it still somehow gets to my eyes😅 I hope this works on me🤗

[@lllovesalll]

I use MAC cosmetics concealer under my eyes and it's already SPF 30. Stays in place. Done in one shot!

[@adrijanaemilieconroy]

Piing hot tip! Im going to see if that Neutrogena bar is available in my area!

[@phoebet2161]

This is godsend!!! I am fed up of burning red eyes coz of sunscreen

[@lola.stanley]

THANKYOU

[@jenniferbaby2187]

You’re dedicated doing this with eye liner on I love it lmao

[@Snuzzled]

I just hate the feeling of sunscreen on my eyelids 😬 I have yet to find one that doesn't set off my sensory alarm bells

[@liznotslow]

Try Resting Beach Face, or Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel (specifically the gel). They are super light serumy, not that sticky gross feeling. (Though I'm sure that means they aren't very sweat proof.)

[@anaisnintuition]

Try sunglasses !!🥰 Or a wide hat that shades your eyes! Sensory issues are annoying and I totally get it.

[@cyberpunklain]

what texture do u prefer? if u could tolerate sunscreen but not be able to reapply it then i suggest going for a high spf so that u could get more out of it.

[@vayyat4408]

@@liznotslow does isntree burn the eyelids?

[@liznotslow]

@@vayyat4408 it doesn't burn my eyelids. I would say I have medium high sensitive skin. And both reapply nicely. But the resting beach face absolutely wins the reapplication test. I can reapply 3 or 4 times a day and it never gets weird and pilly. And when I wear it, people say "oh my god your skin looks amazing!!" But the downside is that it's only SPF 30. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@naurrr]

bro thank you this helps so much

[@shellycupp4062]

Yes this works great this is what I've done for a long time too ❤️

[@disasterpavlova3089]

Update after self-experimentation: I've been using chemical sunscreens on my face and they always burn! So I decided that rather than buy sunscreen stick, I'd try using setting powder with the various sunscreens I've bought (I've got like 4) to see if that would work. IT DOES! No sting anymore since I've started. I'm using Clinique setting powder if that helps or matters.

[@Jay-zg1nr]

So, you apply setting powder after applying the sunscreen. Correct? Do you apply the setting powder just around your eyes? Please advise. Thank you in advance.

[@pineapple365]

I use the aveeno baby sunscreen which doesn’t burn my eyes. I never tried the neutropenia stick but will in the future.

[@cmlaporte62]

Very helpful tip. Thank you!

[@lexwithbub]

I'll never forget the time, at school swimming carnival, I got sunscreen in my eye. For the rest of the day, every five minutes the pain came on like I was being stabbed in the eye. Almost 35 years so, and I still remember it clearly 😭

[@babz3347]

I do this but didn’t think of the setting powder tip! Thanks!!! I use that same stick and one time I guess I used too much because instead of an all over white cast I just had these glowing white rings around my eyes lmao so be careful with that guys bc it looks ridiculous 😂

[@penthehuman]

thank you!

[@chrisbalcerek9226]

Brilliant!! Thank you!

[@Bulhbluhbuy]

This is what I do! Realized a long time ago that zinc doesn’t bother my eyes but I can’t use it everywhere bc of white cast

[@kepo364]

Michelle: zinc oxide is bad! Mineral sunscreen is trash Also Michelle: 😂😂😂 what a big balloneey

[@HeyHappy-xu4oo]

I find water resistant formulas better too, they don’t migrate as much because of sweat.

[@werm3169]

I know a lot of us try to pin point a filter or group of filters as the culprit, but it can end up cutting out a lot of sunscreens that might actually be fine! For me, the formulation seems to matter a lot - two sunscreens can have the same filters, but one will burn my eyes and the other won't.

[@shayelea]

Supergoop has shimmery eyelid sunscreen!

[@Lucky13Penny]

Good lord I’m a fool ☺️🤦‍♀️🎉 Simple. Genius. ❤️

[@ivon8888]

I use the beauty of joseon around my eyes, and it doesn't burn.

[@lesa2114]

Lab Muffin is the ONLY "beauty" influencer you should listen to!

[@katm7255]

Ya’ll the LRP UV Mune (European) doesn’t sting my eyes, it’s shocking. I lather that shit up on my eyelids. At first (first couple of months) it tingled and stung ever so slightly- like it felt like it was on the verge of irritating me- and then I adjusted. It’s amazing that I can have all that UVA coverage on that really thin, fragile skin 😍

[@jakebates5918]

Your eyeliner always looks so great!! what brand do you use? :)

[@purrfectnails2473]

Yay!!!!! Thanks for the tip!!!!

[@chloereed8792]

I used to do this, and I would always wonder why some of the mineral sunscreens still burned, Then I watched your video on the addition of chemical filters that aren't approved for use in the US!! (Specifically use as SPF,)

[@jovanrodriguez7796]

Genius

[@caseyfaist7204]

I have really oily eyelids and have tried wax sticks, anthelios and some k beauty brands, the only sunscreen I've used that sets on my eyelids and doesn't slide down into them is Rovectin Skin Essentials hypoallergenic formula. It doesn't pill, doesn't crease, isnt shiny and does not slide around after I've placed it - its the only one I use around my eyes now

[@tamberjune]

I keep that stick of sunscreen in my purse,! It's small, great and always saves me from burning!

[@manamanadododododo]

Yup taken to applying finishinf powder to stop it running into my eyes

[@eddiew2325]

Have u tried not burning ur eyes

[@acewingate6993]

I’m black 😭 zinc sunscreen on my eyes will look like a reverse raccoon

[@cassstephens9910]

It's sooo hard to find a sunscreen doesn't turn skin a different color, doesn't burn eyes, isn't super expensive, feels okay and not pasty....finally found a combo, but took about two years!! Ridiculous 🙄. Best luck 🤞

[@Parker1970D]

Both of these work around my eyes when I wear chemical sunscreen on the rest of my face. CeraVe hydrating tinted sunscreen or Cotz face prime and protect. Give them a try.

[@cassstephens9910]

@@Parker1970D thanx! I tried both... the Cerave tinted didn't quite work ...but, cotz face!! finally success.🥳!! I keep both the face 35 SPF, 1.5 oz. And flawless complexion tinted, the best at SPF 50, with a full additional ounce at 2.5. I appreciate the help 🤗

[@Parker1970D]

@@cassstephens9910 You’re welcome. The physical sunscreen struggle is real for POC 😬 . It was a lot of trial and error for me. Lol

[@joannecepeda2326]

It helped me, thank you.

[@plaster.art.ho3]

Thanknkk youuh😭

[@db-gb5xi]

Some also recommend SPF lip balms or baby/kids sunscreens as they don't necessarily have as many ingredients.

[@snowps1]

I've been doing that for a while. Just a little bit of physical sunscreen around my eyes and then chemical sunscreen on the rest of my face.

[@hill9948]

Thank you so much for this! I struggle with this at least once a week. Also, do you have any tips for avoiding sunscreen in the eyes when you are sweating a lot? I garden and play beach volleyball and it’s a struggle to keep sunscreen out of my eyes.

[@ChopstickUrFootOff]

Omg Where was this tip forever ago- I’ve just been risking no/less spf on my eyes this entire time lol

[@jeremy-likes-cats]

I used to do this, but then I was concerned that the zinc might cause reactions with the avobenzone in the chemical sunscreen you put afterwards - at least in the parts of your face that has overlaps between the two sunscreens. Maybe I've been overthinking this, since zinc coatings can reduce reactions. But in any case, I switched to using LRP Anthelios around my eyes and then a less expensive regular sunscreen elsewhere.

[@tinasung3814]

My problem with using a sunscreen stick around my eye is that I am afraid I might get milia. Any other advice for sunscreen around the eye if you are prone to milia ?

[@Rei-jc7vd]

Thank you!!! Cause i have blepharitis

[@geonah05]

I love the beauty of joseon sunscreen but it burns my eyes, the isntree one is my next fave and it doesn't burn my eyes much. i use the isntree stick for my eyes but i'll try this trick out! TY!

[@jpeg42069]

Omfg thank you

[@marizess3841]

"Happy sunscreening" That's what I need 😅

[@aemjay7225]

I tried the Missha Tone Up sunscreen (physical) a few times and my eyes burned. Surprisingly, the chemical version known as Missha Aqua Sun Gel never even once irritates my eyes.

[@tn9461]

Would high spf chapsticks such as ultrasun’s work around the eyes too? ❤️❤️🙏

[@markmcknight2387]

Please do a video on microneedling!!

[@perfectfae3534]

I've tried this & it still ends up in my eyes somehow. Pure Hell for my eyes. Black Girl Sunscreen is the only one I've ever tried that doesn't burn my eyes. Just don't get it on your waterline & don't rub your eyes.

[@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso]

I wear sun gel with 50spf, they don’t burn my eyes AT ALL

[@donlibes]

Although the name "setting powder" is evocative and google shows many varieties, I don't know anything else. Are they all the same or can you provide guidance on choosing one? PS: I've been using my lip balm (Banana Boat SPF50) around my eyes - figured it was gentler and more likely to stay in place but welcome better advice.

[@mmcreads]

Evocative? 😂 but “setting powder” is just powder for your face - people call it “setting” because of what it’s used for: to “set” the makeup (or sunscreen) on your face so it’s harder to rub off/transfer/get greasy/ etc. Makeup brands and makeup enthusiasts will explain all the different types and formulas etc but for this purpose, if you’re interested just go to a drug store and find a face powder in the makeup aisle. They make translucent ones so you aren’t adding artificial color etc which might be what you’d prefer to start 🤷‍♀️

[@BoodieWhole]

I’ve noticed that a lot of Asian sunscreens don’t run so idk if they burn but I haven’t gotten burning eyes with them yet lol

[@frustatedhooman9323]

My eyes burn using the hada labo and biore sunscreen. Both japanese brands. The mineral sunscreens are way too expensive from where i am from tho.

[@khimhigginsphotography2177]

I have tried over 8-10 Japanese sunscreens, all brands and they all burn my eyes, even the mineral ones. But I love Japanese sunscreens over the US sunscreens.

[@zoelife7272]

This burns mu eyes

[@anonymousdinosaur605]

Or just use a Korean sunscreen, which probably has newer filters. The Isntree Watery Sungell is a lifesaver and goes on like a moisturizer!

[@Autumn_Blessings]

Supergoop has an eyeshadow with spf

[@olympic-gradelurker]

I find my problem is mostly when I start sweating and the sunscreen from my forehead drips down into my eyes. When I'm going to be outside for a while I just apply below my eyes and wear a hat to cover up my forehead

[@arizona7058]

The 🔥 in my eyes is the only reason I hate wearing sunscreen, and I bought difffernt many many different brands 😅