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Sufferers of ocular rosacea often have a hard time finding eye make-up that does not irritate the eyes and skin. For many people eye make-up just isn’t an option. Here are a few suggestions for eye make-up that may work for you. Before applying any products to your eyes, put a bit of the product on your finger and hold it close to your eye. If your eyes are irritated just from that little bit of exposure then you know it’s not right for you.

Concealer for Ocular Rosacea: It’s easy to find a concealer that will cover, but finding a concealer that won’t agitate your ocular rosacea is a little tougher. SkinStore.com recommends Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Concealer.

Eye Shadow: Mineral make-up like Stila Eye Shadow is great for those with ocular rosacea. Mineral make-up is a good option because its all natural, free of preservatives, and has sun blocking properties. With just a little bit of mineral make-up you can create either a soft or dramatic affect to your skin.

Mascara: First off, don’t choose a mascara that boasts thickening or lengthening of your lashes. The ingredients in those products will definitely hurt your eyes as will those with any kind of fragrance or form fillers. After that it’s just a matter of testing a few mascaras designed for sensitive eyes. I recommend Colorescience Mascara - Cry Me A River.

Celebrity make-up artist Eve Pearl put together an excellent video highlighting make-up application to cover rosacea. Both this and her Web site are hugely helpful.

I’ve said it three times, now what? I thought my skin would be transformed to be its glowing, natural self without looking like I was actually wearing make-up.

Mineral make-up seems to be all the talk of almost every make-up line on the market. It sounds natural. It sounds basic. It sounds good. But does anyone really know what mineral make-up is and how it is good for your skin?

Here’s the breakdown.

Mineral make-up is typically a loose powder that contains naturally found minerals like mica, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide. These minerals have natural coloring and sun block qualities, however, other ingredients need to be added to the product to get the right color and texture necessary. This means that just because a product boasts its use of minerals, it does not mean that it is all minerals.

Eye shadow, blush, finishing powder, and even a base can be made using mineral powders. A truly natural mineral make-up will not include any harmful dyes, chemicals, or harmful preservatives so be sure to read the label to know what you’re really getting. With a high percentage of natural, ground up minerals, many claim that this make-up has calming affects making it beneficial for acne and rosacea prone skin.

Having said all of this, though, it is important that you care for your skin just as you would if using any other make up. Always use a sunblock beneath your make-up and always wash your face with the appropriate cleanser in the morning and at night.

I have found that mineral make-up is not a miracle worker, but I do like its shimmer, easy application, and its long-lasting life on my face. I think its still pretty obvious that I have make-up on, but I’m not complaining. I do like the glow.