I learned a lot of useful beauty tips by watching Youtube:

If you have oily lids and don’t want to see your just-finished eye look destroyed within minutes, apply primer first.

You can save a lot of storage space by depotting eyeshadows and blushes into one palette.

Don’t ignore paint brushes. Sometimes, they work just as well as makeup brushes and can cost considerably less.

But there’s also a lot of advice on there that is, at best, questionable and, at worst, dangerous. One such tip is the use of lipgloss as eyeshadow.

It’s an old trick used by many makeup artists to achieve a glossy look for editorial photoshoots… and one you shouldn’t copy. Why? Lipgloss may be harmless on the lips, but it can cause quite a lot of damage on the eyes.

Why you shouldn’t use lipgloss on your eyes

Lipglosses are usually scented. Sometimes, strongly too. The scent makes it a pleasure to apply them, but it can irritate and sting your eyes really bad. Ouch!

But, that’s not all. Not all ingredients that are approved for the lips are safe for the eye area too. Case in points, and colourants such as Red 6 and Red 28 Lake. You don’t want them anywhere near your eyes.

By using lipgloss on the eyes, you don’t just risk an irritation. You could also get an infection. In the worst case scenario, it can lead to blindness!

That gorgeous, glossy wet look has lost a lot of its appeal now, hasn’t it?

The Bottom Line

The wet, glossy eye makeup look is beautiful, but achieving it with lipgloss can be quite dangerous! Better stick to the use products were formulated for and use lipgloss only on the lips.

Have you ever used lipgloss on your eyes? Share your experience in the comments below.

About Gio

Hi, I'm Gio. I'm a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and writer on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever - every day. I bust skincare myths and debunk marketing jargon to help you figure out what's worth the splurge and what's best left on the shelf - using science, not hype. I also offer skincare consultations to help you create the best skincare routine for your unique needs.