Blephasol Micellar Eyelid Cleansing Lotion | Effective and Gentle Cleansing for Make-Up Removal, Inflamed and Sensitive Eyelids | Soap & Alcohol-Free | 100ml

If you suffer from blepharitis, you know how incredibly frustrating the symptoms can be - sore, swollen eyelids, relentless itching, and that awful, gritty "sand in the eye" feeling. I originally picked up Blephasol to manage the dry skin and irritation around my own eyelids, and it has become an absolute staple in my daily routine. Industry Insight: For full transparency, I work in the optics industry. Through daily conversations with optometrists and eye care professionals, I can confidently say that this specific formula is widely considered the best eyelid cleanser currently on the market. I see it recommended to patients constantly, which is why I trust it for my own eyes. Usage Experience: This micellar solution is incredibly gentle. I use it daily on a lint-free cotton pad to cleanse the delicate skin around my eyes. Not only does it effectively clear away the debris and flakes associated with blepharitis, but it doubles as an exceptionally good, non-irritating makeup remover. Unlike standard face washes or makeup removers that can strip the skin and exacerbate eye conditions, this leaves the area feeling soothed, clean, and hydrated. Pros: Optometrist Recommended: Highly regarded by professionals in the optical field. Multi-purpose: Effectively treats blepharitis symptoms while safely removing eye makeup. Extremely Gentle: Provides an instant soothing effect on sore, gritty eyes without stinging. No Rinsing Required: Very convenient for quick morning and evening routines. Cons: Sensitivity: As with any topical product, a very small minority of people might experience a mild reaction, though it is exceedingly rare given the hypoallergenic formula. Application: You do need to supply your own high-quality, lint-free cotton pads (standard cotton wool can leave fibers behind). The Verdict: If you are struggling with itchy, gritty eyes or diagnosed blepharitis, this is a must-have. It genuinely works, it’s backed by eye care professionals, and it provides immense relief. Highly recommended!

Although this cost a lot (but cheaper here than elsewhere), it's worth every penny. My adult son & I both have blocked-gland dry-eyes (diagnosed by good optician) & so were recommended to use this - but it's much cheaper here than from optician's! We were recommended to first use a hand-hot wet flannel over closed eyes for 10 minutes (to "melt" the waxy gunk plugging the gland ducts [this is presumably a solidified version of the oily tear layer that they secrete]) & then to gently rub the lower eyelids in a circular motion to hopefully at least partly squeeze the gunk out of the gland-ducts & after that, we were told, we should put a little Blephasol on a bit of cotton wool & wipe the lower eyelids with it, pushing down slightly inside the lower eyelid – so I looked up eye anatomy & this instruction is because the oily-tear-layer secreting glands are just inside the lower eyelid. What we actually do is: we ignore the warm-compress stage & instead of using a bit of cotton wool we use a cotton-bud, very carefully NOT poking it into the eye of course! & instead of pushing down slightly into the lower eyelid, we pull down the lower eyelid a bit (by pulling on either the skin underneath it or on the lower eyelashes) - we reckon this is much safer than pushing anything inside the eyelid, however slightly inside. My son (who has this worse than I have), says his eyes have never felt so good! - & he said this after only using it for 2 days! - & they've continued to improve - & he now takes the Blephasol with him wherever he goes when he's away overnight! I looked up why it works & its micelles attach chemically to oils/waxes, hence its ability to, it seems, pull out of the gland-ducts, bit by bit, the oily-tear-layer that's gone waxy – & being as the oily-tear-layer's function is to stop the watery-tear-layer from evaporating, this is why people with this type of dry eye have runny eyes, as the eyes are trying to compensate for the lack of oily layer & for the watery layer evaporating over-quickly, but can't do as good a job without the oily layer & so the eyes are still uncomfy (& in my case my lids were sticking to my eyeballs overnight, most unpleasant! - I had to rub them hard to un-stick them before opening them!). One very minor groan - being as it's nicely free from preservatives, I'm surprised it doesn't say to use it up within 2 months of opening (as with other preservative-free eye drops, such as hyaluronic acid - incidentally that actually made my eyes worse! - made them go from glands being "mostly blocked" to "completely blocked"!) & so I'm surprised it doesn't come in say 5 x 20ml bottles instead of 1 x 100ml bottle – but on the other hand, I'm glad that it'll theoretically last longer, cos it's unlikely that even 2 of us will get through all 100ml in just 2 months! - as you only need a teeny bit on the cotton bud. UPDATE JULY 2015 – a personal theory – all feedback on this theory welcome! Our good optician added that it's so far unknown why some people get these blocked tear glands & others don't. My personal theory is that it's something to do with pollen allergy or sensitivity, as the few people I know who have this all have hayfever - so I postulate the theory that the pollen sensitivity makes the people produce antibodies &/or more hyaluronic acid (very long-chained chemical found in tears, makes tears less watery & more likely to stay spread over the eyes, once spread by eyelids) & that the antibodies &/or hyaluronic acid combine with the oily layer produced by the glands in the lower eyelids, thus altering the oil in those glands from oily to waxy, thus blocking those glands, thus causing the blocked-duct dry-eyes. Of course the allergy or sensitivity needn't necessarily be to pollen, as it could be to cat dander or dust mites, etc., although I'd imagine those are less airborne. Anyone any thoughts on this?

Only been using it 2 days but seen great improvement in my eyelids, blepharitis almost all gone, my eyes are no longer dry crusty and swollen when i wake up. Easy to use, good packaging seems sturdy and the liquid is not sticky, also odourless.

I will be blunt. If you have blepharitis and your eyes feel horrible, especially in the morning... buy this product because it instantly makes your eyes feel awake and normal, and it gently cleanses away any eye slime or crust without irritating your eyes further. I suffer from eye eczema which flares up every couple of years. I usually solve it with Elocon, which is a steroid cream. This year my doctor wouldn't give that to me, so I've been suffering since May trying everything I can for some relief, it turned into blepharitis and most mornings my eyes look like someone injected botox into my lash line where they are so swollen. I find that it clears up for a week and then it comes back with a vengeance and I get depressed because I look like a monster and my eyes feel terrible no matter what I do. And as someone who likes to wear makeup and experiment with colours etc, I especially get frustrated. Now. Why have I only given it 4 stars? Because I don't know if THIS is what has made my eyes better, or if it was other things I was putting on my eyes. This product definitely provides relief and a cooling sensation on your eyes, but I can't say if it has actually cleared up my blepharitis because I've been using rosehip oil and steroid creams on my eyelid eczema. It also sometimes heals randomly and then comes back 2 weeks later (as it seems to be allergy based). My eyes are 90% better, but still feel rubbish in the morning. I have no eczema or swelling, but I do still have some gunk to wipe off in the morning. (normal I guess) This product DEFINITELY helps, but I cannot say if it's actively cleared it up. Another reason I only rate it 4 stars is because you don't get a lot of product for the price, and it only lasts 2 months on the side of the packaging. I've been using it for about a week and a half, morning and night, and I only use one cotton pad and flip it over to save product. And already I can feel the halfway mark approaching in the bottle. Overall I will say if you have blepharitis, buy this because it really helps your eyes feel better and less sore. It gets rid of mascara you didn't know was still there after cleansing, and it's very gentle. I will be buying it again despite the price, because if you're like me and can't stand suffering any longer, if something works you don't mind paying for it.

The best eye lid cleanser.

Before I begin extolling the virtues of Blephasol, let me put some flesh on the bones of my last five years, which may help to illustrate the effect the product has had on my life. Around five years ago, my right eye suddenly became very red. There was no pain or real discomfort, but the whole eye was blood red and certainly looked worse then it felt. After a few weeks, I made an appointment with the Doctor, who referred me to the eye clinic at my local hospital. Over the course of the next 18 months or so, I saw three different consultants, who diagnosed three different conditions. The first said it was Episcleritis, the second that it was Blepharitis and the third that it was simply an allergy, though showed no real appetite for determining what the allergy might be. During this period, I was prescribed endless courses of tablets, eye drops and gels as well as being given advice on cleanliness relating to the eyes. None of the drops made any difference until I was prescribed steroid drops. Within 10 minutes, the redness had receded. I continued cleaning the eyes morning and night with a couple of drops of baby shampoo in hot water, but felt that the problem had gone and that the steroids had solved the condition. That was until my left eye became very red and I went through the whole cycle of events again - starting with the Doctor, through to different consultants at the hospital. There is an understandable reluctance to prescribe steroid drops for the eyes, as prolonged use can lead to cataracts in later life, so I was once again prescribed a variety of drops and gels in the hope that something might make a difference. At every hospital appointment, my eyes were checked thoroughly and I was told that they were perfectly healthy. The only real relief I got was when one of the Hospital consultants recommended a MGDRx Eye Bag. I got one from a local optician and used it morning and night (it goes into the microwave for 30 seconds and you then lie with it over your eyes for 10 minutes). This draws out a lot of the excess oil from the eyes that can cause Blepharitis and after washing away the oil, my eyes always felt better, although the redness persisted. I've since found out that the eye bag is also available on Amazon and I'd highly recommend it. After a couple of years of appointments, with both eyes being affected intermittently (though strangely enough, never at the same time), I got to a point where the redness in the eyes was reduced, and was sent packing by the hospital. I knew the condition, whatever it was, was still there because I could feel it, but the eye did look better. I also felt I had exhausted everything the eye clinic could do for me and that this might just be something I would have to live with. I continued with the cleaning routine, but not with any drops or medication of any kind. Over the next few months, I would get redness in the eyes and also itching and occasional discomfort (at times it felt as if I had something in my eye, when I clearly didn't), but honestly felt I was wasting my time trying again with either the Doctor or the hospital. Then, one lunchtime at work, I did an internet search on Episcleritis and Blepharitis just in case I'd missed something. I had. A product called Blephasol that was sold by Amazon and that seemed to be surrounded by five star reviews. I would try anything if it helped my condition, so I ordered 100ml of the lotion telling myself that I shouldn't get my hopes up and that in all likeliness, it would make no real difference to my problem. I've been using Blephasol for two months now and the improvement has been remarkable. I clean morning and night with the lotion on cotton pads (one for each eye), rubbing in a circular motion and pulling the bottom lid down to clean underneath the lid - this is important and clearly makes a difference. I could see an improvement after just a few days of using Blephasol, but two months on, the redness has all but disappeared and the eyes feel much more comfortable. I have since ordered another three bottles of Blephasol and although I guess the condition could return at any stage, I honestly feel that as long as I'm using this product, it will remain stable. My delight at discovering Blephasol is mixed with frustration at having spent years trying endless NHS-prescribed products that achieved precisely nothing. I have absolutely no idea why the NHS are not using Blephasol to treat conditions like Blepharitis and even Episcleritis. Blephasol has changed my life for the better and there are not too many impulse purchases you can say that for. I only hope that there are other sufferers out there who might come across the reviews on here and find the relief that I have. My only regret in writing this review, is that I cannot give the product more than five stars.

Excellent. De puffs eyes. Disinfectant. Cleanses. Wouldn't be without it.

I have been advised several years ago to start using it for my blepharitis but whenever I wanted to get it from pharmacy they had to order it because it was never in stock and then I had to wait a few days to go and collect it so I was very happy when I found it on Amazon! My flare ups can last for months so I use a lot of this lotion. At the moment I am subscribed for delivery each month. I use it for my daily eye cleaning routine at least twice a day, more often if needed. It is not a magical product as some of the disappointed customers probably expected judging by their reviews. It is a lotion used for eye cleansing and cleansing plays the biggest part in managing blepharitis and relieving the symptoms. I also noticed it is good for kids' 'emergencies'. My son panics when he gets something in his eye and if I can't help him because I can't see anything I just give him a cotton pad moistened with Blephasol so he can put it against his closed eyelid and gently massage out whatever is in his eye. He would rub his eye anyway but this way it seems it's safer and more higienic and it puts him in control (he is 6) rather than me manipulating with his eye. I am happy with Blephasol and would recommend it to anyone not only having eye condition but also to anyone with sensitive eyes who just wants to look after them well.