Today, I woke up with a giant red rash all over my face, so puffed up that I could hardly open my eyes. The doctor said it was probably from some of the compounds found in most makeup. I'm just getting into theatre and have auditions coming up. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I woke up with a rash on my face after just getting over a bad cold. I was told by the doctor that it was a staph infection spread by wearing a face mask. The face mask I wore so people wouldn’t catch the cold from me. FML
Today, I woke up to find my face all red and swollen. Turns out it is caused by the medication I’ve been taking for over a week now. Only in very rare cases it will cause redness on your skin. I’m glad to know I’m special. FML
Today, I used a new face mask that claimed it would make my skin glow. I must have missed the part about testing for allergies. My “glow” turned into a bright red rash overnight, just in time for a first date. FML
Today, I discovered that I have developed an allergy to salt water on my face. Now, every time I sweat or cry, I come up in a bright red rash. I am allergic to my own bodily fluids. FML
Today, I was preparing for a huge party I've been looking forward to for months. I did all the usual things a girl should do, put on a facemask, painted my nails, exfoliated… I was feeling confident until I peeled off the facemask. I guess when it said "vibrant" what it meant was bright red. FML
Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML
Today, I have a rash all over my face because yesterday my boyfriend broke up with me. Apparently, I am allergic to the something in the tissues with which I was blowing my nose and wiping away my tears. FML
Today, I woke up with a rash all across my body. Last night, my boyfriend and I got it on in some bushes, and it seems one of those was poison ivy. FML
Today, I finally got prescribed something for my skin problems. The good news: It works really well. The bad news: When the doctor said one of the potential side effects was a "horrible rash," she really meant it when she said, "horrible." I swear to God, I was about to rip my chest open, due to it itching so hard. FML
Today, I awoke to make-up all over my face and nail polish on my hands and feet because my daughter wanted "daddy to look pretty." I have a job interview in an hour and none of it is coming off. FML
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BeccaHugs 17
Just audition for the part of the half dead zombie. Problem solved.
BVBarmy_girl 22
Hmm.. I was a little to quick to assume OP was a girl xD
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Wizardo 34
Visit a dermatologist, they can give better advice and look into a invest in some organic and hypoallergenic make-up OP ;D
greenfishbait 19
Try switching to natural products!
GhostChickens 17
Go for natural and hypoallergenic products. Failing that, get makeup specially made for people with sensitive skin/redheads/pale people. Those are the things that tend to be gentler on your skin. I used to think I was allergic to makeup, but I just needed something a bit less harsh. Sometimes, the thing that made my skin sore was perfume in some makeup. Always check the ingredients for perfume! Dainty doll is a very gentle brand of makeup. If you have sensitive skin, you should always do a patch test before applying a lot. Put on primer or moisturiser before you apply makeup, it helps a little. Remember to wash your face really well afterwards and let your skin breathe as much as possible. :)
Reaper1984 13
the show must go on
iAmLauRawr 10
Well, If the next Dr. Dolittle (?) lobster lady role pops up again. You're perfect! :D
mattrd_fml 31
Well he did say "probably." So lets hope its not!
katmeowski 5
My sister has the same problem - she's allergic to stage makeup but she's a very active drama student! Like people have said before, if you use good quality natural make-up it shouldn't be a problem. If you act in plays often it would be a good investment to make!
ironik69 31
You, sir, shall become best friends with benadryl.
ilovera 7
Maybe buy a better quality make up
GuinnessGirrrl 8
Are you sure it's not bed bugs?!