Apparently, I have both seasonal and pet allergies ... which is new to me. Or at least that's what I am assuming since I have been sneezing and itching my eyes nonstop since our new kitten -- Rocky -- has arrived.
It has been a battle every single day and night. I thought I could handle it with just Benadryl, but the itching was too much. Besides feeling drab, I was starting to look it-- weeks of dry, itchy eyes were beginning to pay its toll. I had about given up on wearing makeup after applying it one too many times, just to ruin it minutes later. I was actually concerned that I was going to damage some part of my eye with all the rubbing ... I was just miserable.
Here's my before shot:
Can you could see how inflamed and irritated my eyes were? This was definitely a no-makeup day. Other than washing my face, I don't have much of a beauty regimen when I have allergies.
I knew I needed something a lot stronger than what I was using, and CVS was running a special on Allegra --For the entire month of May, shoppers can purchase a 30 count bottle of Allegra for $17.99 with their CVS card. There's also a $4 off Allegra coupon online at allegra.com/sign_up_to_save.aspx, making the deal even sweeter.
While at CVS, I also picked up a few new makeup and beauty care items to make myself feel a little more fab after using Allegra.
You can check out my entire CVS shopping trip on Google+
Check out my haul:
Once home, I took Allegra right away.
Just one Allegra starts working within an hour -- and lasts for 24 hours! I actually felt relief right away. My eyes didn't itch once during my first dose. Since I was feeling better, I thought I would starting looking better. I used all of my goodies from CVS and did a little makeover.
This is me after my Allegra makeover:
Look -- I'm wearing eye makeup! Something I couldn't do with allergies before taking Allegra.
And here's the side-by-side:
Clearly, an allergy makeover was just what I needed!
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Courtney
Wow, what a difference! Have to tell hubby, he's been suffering with horrible allergies 🙁
Jenn @therebelchick
You look gorgeous - and your kitty is so cute!
Kathleen
Looks like it really worked! Not that you were not gorgeous before. 🙂
Apryl @ Christian Clippers
I'm so allergic to Cats!
Notorious Spinks
Great photo!
Tricia Nightowlmama
you look so refreshed. I hate allergies
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
I'm glad it helped so much. You look adorable!
Donna
How pretty! And I feel your pain regarding allergies. :/
Jenn
Glad it's working for you! Allergies have been a bear this year.
Courtney Velasquez
Love your new, fresh look!!!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy
You are beautiful, darling -- red, itchy eyes or not 😉
Melissa
What a difference, you look amazing! I can't wear eye makeup either with my allergies.
Penelope
Allergies do take a toll on appearance, but you look great before and after 🙂
debrap
I'm so glad it helped. What a cute kitten!
Theresa
Allergies do take a toll on you! I think you look great before and after!
nicole @WriteSpell
Beautiful (I could totally use an Allergy makeover at the moment-I want to scratch my eyes out and my ears itch sooo bad!) but, back to you. Absolutely gorgeous-so glad you got some relief and that kitty of yours is too precious!
Virginia from That Bald Chick
I take Allegra 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
HilLesha
I love Allegra!
Zippy Sandler
I hate this time of year just for that reason - POLLEN
Tammy
My family has seasonal allergies. I am so glad that we have survived pollen season.
Steph @ The Silly Pearl
You look gorgeous! I'll be looking out for that eye shadow palette...love that it looks natural!