My sister thinks she is having an allergic reaction to makeup....?

Question

there is a yellow irritaded, dry area beneath eye

what is this? could this be a reaction to the make up she uses? (it was someone elses make up, so she doesnt remember what kind it was) more importantly what can she use to make it go away?

Answer 1

She should dip cotton balls in very cold water and clean the area several times a day.  After that apply a little vaseline and this problem should be gone in a few days.

Answer 2

Allergic reactions are typically best managed by drinking a lot of water, avoiding exposure to the allergen, and taking an antihistamine for a few days.

Many cosmetics, even the hypoallergenic varieties cause such reactions to different people. The only ones I have found that don't cause allergy problems are Sensé skin nutritionals from Usana.