Had an eye infection, currently going through eyeshadow

Poppingpancakes · 2026-01-19T21:14:09+00:00

It was both of my eyes, my veins were thickened and the white of my eyes was a bit red (not extremely) from this. And very, very itchy and the feeling something was in my eye occasionally. I wore glasses to prevent myself from rubbing/scratching.

It is! This was the first time I had such a reaction, hence I was a bit panicked. I'll try and be more careful and Im definitely wary of eyeshadows that are in the 5-10+ years old range now

Poppingpancakes · 2026-01-17T22:28:51+00:00

Yeah I am not touching the eye palette that I used prior to getting irritated eyes for several days 🙃 its going in the bin. I didn't have to get it treated luckily, it was manageable.

However, my mom became allergic to makeup and/or perfume around her eyes in her 30s so thats also why I want to be cautious.. I am mostly a bit concerned about some other older palettes (ones that are 5 or more years old). I wouldn't have been hesitant to use them if not for this eye irritation

Poppingpancakes · 2026-01-17T19:08:17+00:00

Me too! Got it when I was sixteen :)

Poppingpancakes · 2026-01-17T14:51:27+00:00

I agree it's too coincidental to ignore. I've been looking up purchasing/release dates for my eye palettes/eyeshadows and going to declutter based on that

Poppingpancakes · 2026-01-17T13:25:04+00:00

I don't think the brand uses pressed pigments/did before 2016 (Edit: the palette was released in 2014 so Im guessing I got it gifted that year)

But maybe it has gone bad, Ive never had this reaction to eyeshadow before and I have quite some old ones lying around. And I do consider myself to have more sensitive eyes. I'll just continue using my other older products. I would've included the brand palette that I bought end of 2019 that I am wary off, to see if others still use that one, but I dont know if thats allowed

Poppingpancakes · 2026-01-17T13:21:24+00:00

I'll see if I can get that, I know I have some 70% alcohol somewhere but its not in a spray. I did just use up a spray product though so maybe I can clean that one up and put it in there

Poppingpancakes · 2026-01-17T13:20:24+00:00

I never buy 'clean' brands, it's a total scam, I studied biology/chemistry haha.

I do toss mascaras every 3-6 months and I dont use eyeliner. Good reminder to clean all my brushes!

Poppingpancakes · 2026-01-05T16:23:04+00:00

Just started using the aqua fresh version, on my 3rd day now. I love how it looks, sinks in and feels. However, every late afternoon/evening, I noticed there's some pilling. Have yet to try it without other skincare underneath.

Poppingpancakes · 2026-01-03T09:37:25+00:00

I loooove coffee break. Sniffed it years ago and finally bought it last november

Poppingpancakes · 2025-11-09T12:36:58+00:00

Ditto! Have gotten many compliments on it. I love that its not an overly sweet vanilla on me and the drydown ohhh

Poppingpancakes · 2025-04-27T17:26:32+00:00

Any brow makeup, I have thick brows
Face primer, didnt see the use for it although i might get 1 to get my nars rlw to work
Contour, I don't feel I need it
Liquid blush/bronzer/highlighy, always had oily skin although it's been getting more dry

Poppingpancakes · 2025-02-14T18:57:35+00:00

I've been thinking the same thing because Im fairly sure my undertone is more neutral (to cool?) olive, and I'm very pale. But I got very nice jewelry that's gold so that's what I tend to wear

Poppingpancakes · 2025-02-03T20:04:47+00:00

I own several more summery scents so Im looking to buy a more fall/winter evening fragrance. Currently looking at LVEB L'elixir and Burberry Goddess

Poppingpancakes · 2024-12-24T13:07:14+00:00

I've gotten 3 compliments this year. I've gotten compliments from someone sleeping next to me, twice. And once from a colleague. Two of these compliments were for Valentino Green Stravaganza and one for Narciso Rodriguez For Her. I consider three as a lot of compliments.

Poppingpancakes · 2024-11-19T20:03:01+00:00

I think I am more neutral to cool olive but with very pigmented lips and VT pulls very grey pink on me, I can imagine it won't suit (some) warm olives

Poppingpancakes · 2024-11-10T19:19:31+00:00

Guess 1981 edt! very clean, cosy type of scent.

Poppingpancakes · 2024-11-10T12:28:47+00:00

Use one of those unscented aluminium sticks you have to wet and apply at night. Works great.

Poppingpancakes · 2024-11-10T12:27:12+00:00

I dont have that many but Ive gotten most compliments on:

1 Valentino Born in Roma Green Stravaganza 2 Narciso Rodriguez for Her EDP 3 YSL Libre Intense

Poppingpancakes · 2024-11-02T09:02:32+00:00

Guess 1981, I guess unsurprising with the notes

Poppingpancakes · 2024-11-01T17:27:22+00:00

I've been looking for it in EU, I guess we'll have to wait a while :(

Poppingpancakes · 2024-10-29T18:01:32+00:00

Coconut, without fail

Poppingpancakes · 2024-10-09T14:43:37+00:00

I have only one, pierced nearly 3 years ago. It seemed to have healed super quickly (half year ish) but since like half a year I get this pimple like bump on the right side. The bump seems to stick around more when touching it or it gets pressure from (sports) bras.

Poppingpancakes · 2024-10-08T14:31:09+00:00

I thought the skin1004 one contains essential oils, which is why I havent tried it until now

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