When it comes to one of the popular TikTok trend of using lip liner as eyeliner, one that got over 4 million views, it looks great but just how safe is it?
Per Allure, it's important to use caution when using this hack. Makeup artist Kasey Adam Spickard explains that "there are pretty strict guidelines outlined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about what is cosmetically eye-safe," which means a product produced for use on your lips may not be safe for use on the eyes.
Ginger King, a cosmetic chemist is completely against using lip products around your eyes, per Allure. "The pigments are not interchangeable. One can get an allergic reaction such as swollen eyelids," adding that if a lip product has been used on your lips it may carry contamination, which could lead to a multitude of eye issues.
But if you insist on trying this lip liner TikTok hack, be sure to sanitize it with a cleanser that has alcohol in it and, if it is a pencil, try using a sharpener to clear the pencil of any contaminants before using it on your eyes.
