14 mascaras for sensitive eyes - hypoallergenic mascaras for every budget

April 2024 · 2 minute read

Whether you have a bad reaction to certain make-up formulas, wear contact lenses or suffer from hay fever or other types of allergies, choosing a mascara for sensitive eyes can be a challenge.

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We’re here to simplify things if you need to find a mascara free from irritants like fragrances or preservatives, so you can make your eyes pop without having to suffer!

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We’ve looked for mascaras that are hypoallergenic, ophthalmologist or dermatologist-tested and suitable for contact lens wearers.

Our favourite mascaras for sensitive eyes range from Maybelline budget buys to luxury brands, and if you only shop fragrance free makeup, we’ve got the best mascaras, for you too.

Mascaras for Sensitive Eyes

L’Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara, £11.99, Boots

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Glossier Lash Slick, £16, Glossier

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Physicians Formula Killer Curves Mascara, £9.59, Boots

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Mascara Waterproof, £17.50, Feelunique

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Perricone MD No Makeup Mascara, £26, Lookfantastic

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Lancome Hypnose Mascara, £28.50, Boots 

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No7 Stay Perfect Mascara, £13.95, Boots

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Milk Makeup Kush High Volume Mascara, £13, Cult Beauty

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Cheap mascara for sensitive eyes

Bell HYPOAllergenic Long Wear Mascara, £4.95, Amazon

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 W7 Oh So Sensitive Hypoallergenic Mascara, £3.95, Amazon

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Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, £4.85, Amazon

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Fragrance free mascara for sensitive eyes

Poppy Austin Vegan Mascara, £12.99, Amazon

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Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara, £16, John Lewis

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bareMinerals Maximist Volumizing Phyto-Fiber Mascara, £23, Lookfantastic

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