{"id":86784,"date":"2026-04-22T06:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/how-to-stop-watery-eyes-from-ruining-makeup-according-to-experts-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T06:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:04:43","slug":"how-to-stop-watery-eyes-from-ruining-makeup-according-to-experts-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/how-to-stop-watery-eyes-from-ruining-makeup-according-to-experts-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stop watery eyes from ruining makeup, according to experts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For as long as I can remember, my eyes have always been watering and I have always loved eye makeup. However, the two do not get along. All it takes is the slightest gust of wind or a sudden change in temperature, and my eyes start watering and my makeup gets ruined.<\/p>\n

And if you’re like me, you’ve probably had your eye makeup ruined on more than one occasion due to those wicked tears that seemingly come out of nowhere and result in eyeliner and eyeshadow melting off. I’ve lost count of how many times a soft, smoky wing has gone missing. My eyes water all year long, but with hay fever season in full swing, I’m on a quest to figure out how to keep watery eyes from permanently ruining my makeup. <\/p>\n

So, I took help from Dr Elizabeth Hawkes<\/strong><\/a>A consultant oculoplastic surgeon and ophthalmologist<\/strong>Find out what causes watery eyes and how to stop them from ruining your eye makeup.<\/p>\n

What causes watering eyes?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cBlepharitis is the number one cause of dry eye, which is a broad term that includes a lot of symptoms, i.e., redness or gritty or foreign body sensation and, ironically, dry eyes, because the eye makes more tears when it’s dry,\u201d says. Dr. Hawks<\/strong>. \u201cThis can have many causes, such as allergies, medical conditions or as a result of certain oral medications, but it is always best to see an eye specialist or optician as there are subtle differences.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blocked tear ducts: <\/strong>“If it’s just one eye, it could be a blocked tear duct. If you have a blockage in your eye, you may have water flowing from your eye, which could be caused by trauma to the tear duct. This could be congenital or caused by an infection, but it requires a thorough evaluation,” says. Dr. Hawks<\/strong>. “A common test done by eye specialists is to ask patients if their eyes are watering indoors and out. If they are watering indoors, it is highly suggestive of a blockage. If it is a blockage in the duct, you need surgery, but it depends on what layer or level the blockage is, as that determines how invasive it needs to be,” she adds.<\/p>\n

Dry eyes: <\/strong>\u201cIf it is blepharitis and associated dry eye \u2013 watery eye syndrome \u2013 then the mainstay of treatment is lubricating eye drops, which can be a difficult concept for patients to get their heads around,\u201d says. Dr. Hawks<\/strong>. “This is because the more lubricated the surface of the eye is, the less likely the lacrimal gland is to produce tears.” Eye drops can help re-hydrate the eyes and help protect them from excessive tears.<\/p>\n

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