RIP IN THE MIDDLE:

If your contact lens tears when you take it out of the case or blister pack, you probably tore the lens with your fingernail when you took it out. It might be just a partial tear and will not fully tear for a few days.

• Try spilling the solution out of the case and very gently grabbing the edge of the lens. Even very slight pressure from your fingernails can tear a lens.

• The lens may be dry on your eye when removed. Try adding a drop of artificial tear before the removal

RIP ON THE EDGE:

If your contacts tear on the edge, chances are you are getting the contact lenses caught in the case when closing.

• Try putting the contact in the case first and then filling it to the point where the lens is submerged. Don't fill the case up to the top.

MAKEUP TIPS FOR CONTACT LENS WEARERS

Contact lens wear can be hindered by many factors, including one that is often overlooked: eye makeup. Here are a few tips that can lead to more successful contact lens wear.

• Avoid hair sprays and spray deodorant as the spray may go into your eyes. If you do use these products, remember that the spray lingers in the air so keep your eyes protected for a short period of time afterward.

• Put your contact lenses in before applying cosmetics to avoid getting any makeup residue on your lenses. If you do get makeup on your contacts, rinse them thoroughly.

• Use only water-based mascara and eye makeup remover labeled as hypoallergenic or for sensitive eyes. Avoid waterproof mascara as it contains mineral spirits and petroleum distillates, which are irritating.

• Choose cream eyeshadows because they do not create particle fallout like powdered shadows.

• Never apply eyeliner to the inner to the inner eyelid margins as it can cause pore blockage. Soft crayon-type pencil liners are less apt to cause flaking than liquids.

• Remove your contact lenses before using any type of makeup remover around the eyes, including soap and water.

• Carefully select makeup remover. A water-based product will help avoid the accumulation of grease around the eyes and do an excellent job of thoroughly removing water-based mascara.
  
  

We have listed below some of the more popular manufacturers and their products, which are Contact Lens compatible.

MASCARA

• ALMAY
  Intense I-color; Amazing Lash

• BORGHESE
  Superiore / State-of-the-Art Mascara

• CLINIQUE
  Lash Power; Naturally Glossy Mascara; Long Pretty Lashes; Lash Doubling Mascara; High Impact Mascara

• COVER GIRL
  Lash Blast; Fantastic Lash; Multiplying; Lash Exact; Pro All-in-One; Volume Exact

• ESTEE LAUDER
  MagnaScopic; Illusionist Lash XL; More than Mascara

• L'OREAL
  Telescopic; Volume Shocking; Dual-Ended Feather Lash; Carbon Black Double Extend Voluminous; Lash Architect; Double Extend; Panoramic Curl; Curved Brush Voluminous; Full-Definition Voluminous

• MAYBELLINE
  XXL Curl Power; Sky High Curves; Super Volume' Express; Intense XXL Volume + Length; Wonder Curl; Lash Expansion Mascara; Define-A-Lash; Great Lash; Illegal Lengths; Lash Discovery; Lash Stylis

• MARY KAY
  Endless Performance Mascara

• MAX FACTOR
  2000 Calorie; Lash Enhancer; Stretch & Separate; No Color/Natural; Lash Lift; Lash Perfection

• NEUTROGENA
  Full volume Fortifying Mascara; Weightless Volume Wax-Free Mascara

• PHYSICIANS FORMULA
  To Any Lengths Mascara; Plentifull Thickening Mascara; Lash-in-a-Tube; F.L.A.T.; Exerc' Eyes

• REVLON
  3-D Extreme Mascara; Lash Fantasy; Fabulash; Luxurious Lengths Mascara

EYE PENCILS / LINERS

• ALMAY
  Bring Out Eyeliner; Blendable Eye Pencil

• BORGHESE
  Eye Accents Pencil

• CLINIQUE
  Quickliner for Eyes; Cream Shaper

• COVER GIRL
  Perfect Blend; Pro-All in One; Perfect Point Plus; Outlast Smoothwear; Brow & Eye Makers

• ESTEE LAUDER
  Artist's Eye Pencil; Automatic Eye Pencil Duo

• L'OREAL HIP
  (high-intensity pigment); Lineur Intense; Pencil Perfect; Wearinfinite; LeKohl Pencil

• MAYBELLINE
  Define-A-Line; Expert Wear Soft Lining Pencil

• PHYSICIANS FORMULA
  Eye Definer Automatic Eye Pencil; Eyebrightener Pencil; Brightening Pencil Duo

• REVLON
  Brown Fantasy Pencil and Gel; Colorstay

EYESHADOWS

• ALMAY
  Bright Eyes Color Cream Shadow

• BORGHESE
  Shadow Milanio Trio

• CLINIQUE
  Touch Tints; Touch Base; Pair of Shades; Colour Surge

• ESTEE LAUDER
  Pure Color Eye Shadow Duo

• NEUTROGENA
  Skin Soothing Eye Tints

• L'OREAL
  Soft Effects Liquid Eye Shadow

• MAYBELLINE
  Cool Effect Cream Eyecolor

• PHYSICIANS FORMULA
  Talc-Free Mineral Eye Shadow; Mosaic Cream Shadow; Baked Collection

• REVLON
  Eyeglide; Colorstay; Colorstay with Soft Flex

EYE MAKEUP REMOVERS

• ALMAY
  Non-Oily Eye Makeup Remover (lotion, pads, or gel); Gentle Gel Eye Makeup Remover

• BORGHESE
  Gel Delicato

• CLINIQUE
  Naturally Gentle Eye Makeup Remover; Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent; Take The Day Off

• COVER GIRL
  Clean Makeup Removers

• ESTEE LAUDER
  Pure Color Eye Shadow Duo

• NEUTROGENA
  Skin Soothing Eye Tints

• L'OREAL
  Soft Effects Liquid Eye Shadow

• MAYBELLINE
  Cool Effect Cream Eyecolor

• PHYSICIANS FORMULA
  Talc-Free Mineral Eye Shadow; Mosaic Cream Shadow; Baked Collection

• REVLON
  ColorStay

• POND'S
  Cleansing and Makeup Remover Towelettes