12 Must-Have Lash Supplies for Sensitive Eyes

If you haven't already encountered a client with sensitive eyes, don’t worry you will very soon.  People with allergies and sensitivities are no different, they would love to have beautifully thick and long eyelashes just like everyone else! 

Because the eye area is very sensitive and any slight movement can cause irritation or eye tearing, we as lash artists need to be extra careful.  You can’t use any lash supplies without first checking if it is safe to use around the eye area.

Here is my compilation of 12 of the best lash supplies you should always have on hand for your clients’ sensitive eye areas! This will make your life (and theirs) so much easier.

Eyelash Maker - Cleanser 

Cleaning the eyelashes before application is a very important step. However, there are cleansers that dry out the natural eyelashes too much causing them to become brittle and lose their shine. But when you use Eyelash Maker Cleanser, you won’t have to worry about that!

Eyelash Maker Cleanser is a mild and gentle lash cleanser that can thoroughly remove all dirt, debris, and oil stuck on your client’s eyelashes. When you use it, you can be sure it will not cause any eye irritation or tearing.

Product highlights:

• Deep cleaning
• Gentle
• Ideal for sensitive skin and eyes

Because of its mild and gentle formulation, Eyelash Maker Cleanser is the perfect match for clients with sensitive eyes and skin! Meaning this product is the perfect addition to your lash supplies.

Borboleta Lash Bath - Foam Cleanser 

Using cleansers is very important not only for the proper attachment of lash extensions but also for the aftercare routine of your clients. All lash lovers should know using the right lash cleanser is necessary to ensure their lash extensions last longer and also keep their natural eyelashes nourished. This is where Borboleta Lash Bath Foam Cleanser can help.

If you use this foam cleanser before attaching lash extensions, it will thoroughly remove all dirt, debris, and oil stuck in your lash line to avoid eyelash mites. Meanwhile, when your clients use Borboleta Lash Bath Foam Cleanser daily for their aftercare routine, their natural eyelashes will be conditioned and cleansed. 

Product highlights:

• Gentle
• Hydrates the natural eyelashes
• Eyelid foam cleanser
• Removes leftover makeup
• Ideal for sensitive skin and eyes

Borboleta Lash Bath Foam Cleanser contains hyaluronic acid and amino acids, known as moisture-binding ingredients. It will greatly help moisturize and keep your client’s natural eyelashes healthy, strong, and shiny. If your client prefers a gel formulation, try Borboleta’s Lash Bath Gel Cleanser.

Pro tip: stock lash supplies like the Borboleta Lash Bath Foam Cleanser to use on your clients and upsell the product for your client’s aftercare routine. 

Ruthie Belle - Clean 11 Foam 

Another cleanser made it to this list, the Ruthie Belle Clean 11 Foam. What sets this apart from other cleansers is that it is pH balanced. Meaning it will not dehydrate your client’s natural eyelashes and skin. In addition, it contains tea tree oil which prevents pore-clogging. 

This is very important while applying lash extensions. Pore clogging is the common cause of eye irritation, redness, and even inflammation. The use of this cleanser can help decrease the chances of irritation on your clients.

Product highlights:

• Can be used for the eye area and the entire face
• Contains tea tree oil
• pH balanced
• Prevents inflammation
• Effective in removing waterproof mascara
• Ideal for clients with sensitive skin

Ruthie Belle Clean 11 Foam has been formulated to effectively remove all dirt, debris, and oil from the eyelashes. Even waterproof mascara can be removed without rubbing!

Dr. Belter Make-up Remover

Removing eye makeup is very important both for effectively attaching lash extensions and for your client’s daily aftercare routine. However, if your client wears contact lenses regularly, using any old makeup remover might be a problem. People who always wear contact lenses are more prone to eye dryness, puffiness, and irritation.

With Dr. Belter Makeup Remover, you won’t have to worry about eye puffiness and irritation. You can easily remove all the eye makeup when you use this remover. 

Product highlights:

• Oil-free
• Ideal for sensitive skin
• Can reduce wrinkles and puffiness around the eye area
• Relieved eye dryness

Dr. Belter Makeup Remover is 100% oil-free so you can be sure the lash adhesive in your client’s eyelashes will not be damaged.

Borboleta Break Down - Makeup Remover 

Oil is usually a common cause of poor retention. When you use oil-based makeup removers to remove all the eye makeup in your client’s eyelashes, some oil residue will be left. You can remove leftover oil by using foam cleansers before applying lashes. But what happens when your client uses oil-based makeup removers daily? The bond will start to break and the lash extensions will fall off prematurely.

The makeup remover you and your client use to remove eye makeup is very important. Use Borboleta Break Down Makeup Remover! It is 100% oil-free and formulated with fatty acids. When the solution comes into contact with the makeup, it emulsifies and dissolves all residue. Even the hard-to-remove waterproof makeup can be removed by this remover. This is definitely a must-have product in your lash supplies for you and your clients.

Product highlights:

• 100% oil-free
• Formulated with fatty acids
• Moisturizes the skin

When Borboleta Break Down Makeup Remover is used, it doesn’t strip the moisture in your client’s skin and even leaves a soft youthful glow.

Nichiban - Sensitive Tape (Japan) 

Separating the top and bottom lashes is a must before and during lashing to avoid crisscrossed eyelashes and gluing your client’s eyelids shut. Taping is also a very useful method when needing to isolate hard-to-reach lashes. 

Nichiban Sensitive Tape is a medical-grade tape with enough stickiness and strength to hold the bottom lashes while you work on the top eyelashes. And when you remove the tape, it will not leave any sticky residue on the bottom lashes. In addition, it will not hurt your client when you peel it off. 

Product highlights:

• Medical grade tape
• Soft and flexible
• Lint-free and cotton-free

This tape is 100% lint-free and cotton-free with a soft exterior.

Silicone Clear Gel Tape 

The common problem with using tape is the pain or discomfort your client feels when you have to peel it off. Tape is not only painful to remove but it can sometimes leave behind a sticky residue. With Silicone Clear Gel Tape you don’t have to worry about either! 

Product highlights:

• Medical grade tape
• Gentle to the skin
• No pain peel off

Silicone Clear Gel Tape has moderate stickiness, easy to remove, and will not hurt your client when you peel it off.

Max2Originale - Eyelash/Eyebrows Serum 

As a lash tech, you shouldn’t only focus on the lash extensions but also on your client’s natural eyelashes. Why? Because the health of your client’s eyelashes will affect how many extensions you can apply. If your client’s natural lashes are brittle, they will tend to fall off quicker when you attach even the lightest extensions you have.

Stock Max2Originale Eyelash/Eyebrow Serum in your lash supplies. This tonic will make sure your client’s eyelashes are healthy and strong. 

Product highlights:

• Can be used on eyelashes and eyebrows
• Nourishes lashes and brows
• Contains more than 20 natural herb extracts
• Easy to apply

Tell your clients to apply Max2Originale Eyelash/Eyebrow Serum twice a day. It even comes with a pen brush making it easier to apply.

Max2Originale - Protective Coating Sealant+ 

Unlike other lash sealants, Max2Originale Protective Coating Sealant+ doesn’t have to be applied daily. It is formulated with various natural extracts with other ingredients to help the lash adhesive bond last long. This lash sealant will protect the eyelashes from any dust, debris, and most especially, oil from damaging the lash glue you used on your client.

Product highlights:

• Clear color
• Easy to apply
• Comes with a pen brush

Advise your client to apply Max2Originale Protective Coating Sealant+ every 2 to 3 days after cleaning their eyelashes. This sealant comes with a pen brush making it easier to apply. 

Supreme Primer 

Before attaching eyelash extensions, you need to condition your client’s natural eyelashes and lash line first. By using the Supreme Primer, you can remove all the oil, dirt, and debris stuck on your client’s eyelashes and help dry the lash glue used faster, all at the same time. It is specially formulated to be gentle on the skin and eye area. And this lash primer will not cause any irritation and tearing.

Product highlights:

• Gentle solution
• Ideal for sensitive skin
• Irritant-free formulation

Supreme Primer will surely make your work easier, faster, and safer for your clients. It’s a must-have in your lash supplies if you want to work quickly!

Max2Originale - Silk Mixed Length Trays

This list of lash supplies for eyelashes will not be complete without lash trays. Max2Originale Silk Mixed Length Trays in various curl types. You can choose from a mixture of odd or even lash trays. All lash extensions are made from durable and longer-lasting semi-gloss synthetic fibers known to provide thicker and fuller-looking eyelashes. 

Product highlights:

• Made from semi-gloss synthetic fiber
• High-quality
• Long curl retention
• Rich Black color
• Many lengths in one box

When you use these Max2Originale Silk Mixed Length Trays, your client doesn’t need to wear mascara. Your client will always have selfie-ready lashes every day.

Ruthie Belle - Super Bonder 

The drying speed of the lash adhesive you use will vary depending on the humidity and temperature in your lash room. When the humidity is too low, the drying speed will be too slow. To help speed the drying process of your lash adhesive, you can use the Ruthie Belle Super Bonder. 

Ruthie Belle Super Bonder adds elasticity to your lash adhesive helping it dry faster and making it more flexible. In addition, it decreases the fumes coming out of the lash glue you used. Fumes usually increase if the humidity is too low. 

But when you add a few drops of Ruthie Belle Super Bonder, the fumes will decrease and your client will not experience any irritation and tearing. You won’t need a nano mister or a humidifier to balance the humidity, simply use Super Bonder.

Product highlights:

• Helps increase lash adhesive retention
• Works with any lash glue
• Ideal for clients with sensitive eyes
• Blocks fumes
• Very convenient
• One bottle is good for 150 to 200 clients

A bottle of this Super Bonder might look small but this tiny bottle goes a long way in your lash supplies! 

Find quality lash supplies

Making sure your clients have the best experience when they enter your lash room is one of your main goals of being a lash artist along with providing the best services. In order to provide the best services, you need to have the right lash supplies in your arsenal.

Stock up on all your sensitive lash products at Cartel Lash or speak to a product specialist at 📞(604) 437-0011 for recommendations!