If you’re a makeup lover who needs glasses, then you know just how fantastic contact lenses are. They’re the perfect solution for those who want to have 20/20 vision and show off a killer smoky eye. However, there is a catch: contacts get easily irritated, especially when things like dust, debris and eye makeup get stuck in them. To help contact-wearers prevent irritation when wearing makeup, we consulted with Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo, a board-certified ophthalmologist based in New Jersey. Ahead, find her tips. How to Apply Makeup Without Irritating Contact LensesUse Clean Hands, AlwaysBefore you touch any makeup, be sure to insert your contact lenses with clean hands. Avoid Powder Eyeshadow“When applying eye makeup, avoid powder shadows which can flake onto the contact lens surface,” says Dr. Hilal-Campo. Instead, she recommends using cream eyeshadows. We love the NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencils or the Twenty Twenty Visionary Eye Shadow Sticks, both of which have creamy formulas that glide easily across the lid. While it might be easier to swipe the cream eyeshadow on with your fingers, Dr. Hilal-Campo says to apply the cream with a brush to avoid disrupting the contact lens. 
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