[Momo]

OK don't be mislead because this is purely speculation on my part.
But, I have been wearing skinlights for two days and also have had a pounding headache for the past two days.
When I applied it, the headache started to form. I took a nap and woke up with it being worse.

Pretty sure this is a fragrance sensitivity.

Let me clear it up further, I can't wear a lot of perfumes because I will get serious migraines. Skinlights has a very strong scent (to me). I didn't suspect it was the makeup until just now and remembered my fragrance sensitivity. I looked up more information on it (see bottom). It could very well be the fragrance in Skinlights causing my headaches.

I wonder if this happened to a lot of people, and they complained. If it is one of the reasons it's being discontinued, then I think Revlon should just reformulate the product. Hopefully they will, because my HG foundation mix includes it now, but at the same time I cannot wear it or else my migraines will be horrible.

I'm about to go wash my face thoroughly and see how quickly the headache clears up, if at all. Then, I will check back and update.
This article has a lot of info on fragrance sensitivities, and what causes them in makeup: Chemical Sensitivities And Perfumes

Edit: I should add that yesterday my boyfriend thought I was drunk because when I woke up, my speech was really slurred. I couldn't really concentrate on our conversation. My eyes were burning badly all afternoon after I woke up.

I read this just now and thought it made sense with my symptoms.
Excerpt from above article:

• Acetone — when inhaled, it can cause mild central nervous system disturbances such as dizziness, nausea, lack of coordination, slurred speech, and drowsiness. It can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and skin.
• Alpha-pinene — can be a moderate irritant to skin, eyes, and mucus membranes.
• Alpha-terpineol — can cause excitement, loss of muscular coordination, hypothermia, central nervous system and respiratory depression, and headache.
• Benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, camphor, ethanol, and others. Most fragrance chemicals are not tested for safety.

[Kathy]

It IS strongly scented. I noticed it the first time I used it. I didn't notice a headache though. Doesn't meant I didn't get one, but I get them a fair amount and probably wouldn't have associated one with the other. I'll have to try it a couple times and see if I get a headache. Interesting theory.

[StereoXGirl]

I've never gotten a headache from Skinlights, but I know what you mean about the scent.

I have Dior Diorskin Fluid foundation, and that gives me HORRIBLE headaches...

[emily_3383]

its is strong but i kinda like it and since i mix it with either my foundation or my moisturizer its not as strong. I understand what you mean because im really sensitive to perfumes.

[cynpat2000]

Interesting....Another reason for me to convert to all mineral makeup.

[jdepp_84]

Thanks for the info. But The walgreens near my house just stock up on skinlights and I asked the lady and she said they were going to keep selling them.

[StereoXGirl]

Originally Posted by jdepp_84

Thanks for the info. But The walgreens near my house just stock up on skinlights and I asked the lady and she said they were going to keep selling them.

Holy crap! lol. I may ask you to do a cp at some point!

No stores near me have had them for a few weeks.

[jdepp_84]

Originally Posted by StereoXGirl

Holy crap! lol. I may ask you to do a cp at some point!

No stores near me have had them for a few weeks.

Sure I'll go back to make sure and ask the manager or something. Maybe they are going to keep selling until they run out

[KristieTX]

I'm sorry you're having migraines! I use Skinlights too and have never had a problem with it. I don't even notice the smell. LOL

[AngelaGM]

Have you seen your doctor regarding your headaches? I hope you begin to feel better soon

[SimplyElegant]

I bought some and it bothered me a bit too. I think the smell is just too strong.

[Delphine]

I'm sorry it didn't work for you; I understand what you mean though... I've been using skinlights for quite some time now and never had any pb.

[Ricci]

Yikes!! Okayyy lemmie tell u my experience with skinlights me never worn foundation of any kind my entire life I have the clearest skin but I wanted to "enhance i" well it enhanced it alright .. it made my face bright red and gave me more then 7 pimples in less then a day and my face was shiny slick oil after a few hours.. I like my own skin much better

[AngelaGM]

I have seen your pictures Ricci you have beautiful skin.