Have you ever wondered if makeup will make your stye worse? I asked a doctor who's studied the phenomenon. The answer: No. But make-up can exacerbate any other type of infection, like bugs or yeast infections. So if you do have a stye and a prescription is available, makeup may help speed along healing by creating an airtight seal around the eye — something that bacteria can't get through on their own.
Styes are small red pustules, which can appear around the nose. They form as a result of an allergic reaction to something you have been exposed to. In some patients it can be triggered by cold weather, wind, allergies and more.
Here are some great clean makeup brands to use.
