I have a beautiful champane color lipgloss that looks beautiful as an eyeshadow. Can using this lipgloss as an eyeshadow be harmful to my eyes or can I continue using it? Thanks.
2006-08-22 06:31:38 · 27 answers · asked by mtgirl118 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
It depends on what ingredients there are in the lipgloss, if it has any glitter in it, and how sticky it is.
Gloss on the lids looks great, and as long as it stays on your lid it isnt a problem. However, any bits of glitter etc. can easily travel down during the day and into your eye and any build up can lead to an eye infection, if you are wearing this gloss as a eyeshadow daily.
Some good alternatives are;
- to use a champagne coloured eyeshadow, like MAC Shroom, and the dab some vaseline on top (it is purer).
- Calvin Klein make a eye gloss, which is lighter than lip gloss and has less bits in it - that can be added to different eyeshadows too.
- Use your lipgloss, but use some eyedrops at night to make sure your eyes are clear and avoid infection.
2006-08-22 14:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Cherrypink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the lipgloss tube has touched your lips, I wouldn't use it on your eyes. Your mouth and lips have bacteria on them that are fine for in your mouth, but not your eyes. If you like the lipgloss as an eyeshadow, get a separate tube for your eyes.
2006-08-22 08:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by KT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything you put on your eyelid eventually migrates down into your eyes. That's why they do specific testing. They put stuff in the lip products to soften and moisturize your lips. Eye products are totaly different. You could very well hurt your eyes. The only thing I know that can be used on eyelids AND lips is Bare Escentuals mineral powders. And they DO have "champagne" colors. It would be worth it to buy that instead of risking your vision.
2006-08-22 08:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by gator girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how it can be harmful. lipglosses and lipsticks are made to be safe for ingestion so I can't see how it could hurt to have it on your eyelids, lip skin is just as sensitive. It might irritate your eyes if you get it in them, but shouldn't do any real damage. I think it would drive me nuts, having that goop on my eyelids though!
2006-08-22 06:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by Caroline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it looks fine, continue using it. Most likely, it won't be any more harmful to your eyes that eyeshadow is. Good luck!
2006-08-22 06:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - but I would maybe buy a lip gloss to use on the lips and a seperate one for your eyes. I saw that idea in a magazine a few months ago. They used clear lip gloss. I thought it looked pretty cool.
2006-08-22 06:53:25 · answer #6 · answered by bustylaroo99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you don't get a reaction from using it, I don't see why not. Makeup artists use that trick all the time! They mix and match and interchange different makeup to achieve the look they want. I would go ahead and use it. Makeup is makeup, no matter how you look at it or use it. If that's the look you want, then do it!
2006-08-22 07:17:56 · answer #7 · answered by chicyuna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the lipgloss to a make up specialist and have them try to match it because it could be very harmful to your eyes.
2006-08-22 06:59:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that you should still use it ... as long as you don't put it in your eyes. Make up is made to be played with and regardless of what's written on the package as long as you keep the brushes clean and not share it you can use it anywhere on your body.
2006-08-22 06:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by Prima Donna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, actually they used to make a shadow that was glossy, but I don't know where to get it anymore. The only thing is, if you wear mascara, it'll make your eyelashes stick to the gloss and you'll get black smudges in the crease of your eyelid from it.
2006-08-22 06:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋