Yes — but product choice matters. Avoid waterproof formulas, waterline liner application, and loose powders that create fallout. Stick to ophthalmologist-tested products and remove makeup thoroughly every night. Many patients find their symptoms improve once they switch to eye-safe cosmetics and commit to proper lid hygiene.

Tubing mascaras form tiny "tubes" around each lash instead of coating them with wax. They don't flake or smudge throughout the day, meaning less product migrates onto your lid margin. At night, they slide off with warm water — no rubbing or oil-based removers required. Clean Sweep Mascara uses this technology.

Apply drops before makeup, then wait about 10 minutes for them to absorb. This prevents the drops from disrupting your makeup and ensures the lubricants have time to stabilise your tear film. If you need drops throughout the day, blot gently rather than rubbing — and consider preservative-free formulas to avoid buildup.

Watery eyes are often a reflex response to irritation. Waterline (inner rim) liner application puts product directly over your meibomian gland openings, blocking oil secretion and irritating the ocular surface. Try applying liner above your lash line instead, and switch to a hypoallergenic pencil formula.

Some lash growth serums contain prostaglandin analogues that can cause lid irritation, darkening of the iris or eyelid skin, and meibomian gland changes with long-term use. If you notice new dryness symptoms after starting a lash serum, discontinue use and consult your optometrist. Gentler peptide-based serums like Get Growing Lash & Brow Serum are less likely to cause these issues.