Allergic Reaction! Any helpful tips?

[OffTheBandwagon]

Hello!

I recently developed an allergic reaction while wearing Revlon's Nearly Naked foundation.  I broke out into tiny red itchy bumps all over my forehead, under my eyebrows, and around my mouth.  I didn't put primer on those areas.  I've been putting Cortizone-10 on the rash and am using Cetaphil Gentle cleanser.  I'm also taking a break from wearing makeup, which is double awful because it's no fun and because I can't cover it up at all.

Has anyone had a reaction similar to this?  Does anyone know of any tips or remedies to help clear it up faster?

 

[hiheather]

I have the same reaction to Revlon Colorstay. I wash the makeup off and do a second washing with Cetaphil just to be safe and allow my skin to breathe. Its gone in 24 hours or less for me.

 

[OffTheBandwagon]

Hmm..it started last night and has barely improved today...Bummer.  Glad to know I'm not the only one, but sorry you experienced the same thing!
 

 

[MissLindaJean]

I've had similar reactions using different foundations and skincare products. Give it a few days and check the ingredient list with whatever you were using before. It might help you narrow down what you reacted to.

 

[Carmela DeJesus]

I have that same reaction to makeup or anything I put on my face that has an spf over 15. It's a chemical burn, feels like a sunburn except it happens moments after I apply it.

 

[OffTheBandwagon]

Thanks!  Yeah I've started making a chart comparing the ingredients in what works and what doesn't.  A little excessive maybe but this isn't fun haha
 

 

[OffTheBandwagon]

Carmela - Thanks for the info...I never thought about the spf.  Both of the foundations I used that I reacted to had spf of 15-20.  Guess I need to look into that.

 

[Carmela DeJesus]

More spf isn't good for people with darker skin tones. I'm a light medium but I don't sunburn. I've noticed my skin reacts badly to any spf over 30 so my face is even more sensitive. I prefer to buy products without spf. I wasn't raised with the habit that I must always put sunscreen so I rarely ever do. 

Since I've had this horrible experience happen, I know that as soon as my face feels hot, I having a bad reaction to the spf. I wash it off immediately, apply my ren hydro calm day cream and just put on my makeup all over again with a dif foundation.