Step aside no-makeup makeup, we're jumping back to 2016 and diving deep into the versatility of some makeup products. From lipsticks as blushes and blushes as contour, there are so many unique ways you can use makeup other than what it's intended for. But can you use eyeliner for lip liner? Not only can you, but we've got all the tips to help yours come out flawless every time.
Surprisingly, cosmetic products that are deemed eye-safe are usually safe to use on the other parts of your face, too! The FDA has some of the most stringent regulations for cosmetics meant to be used on and around the eye, so anything FDA-approved is safe to use on the rest of your face.
Notice the way eyeliner (particularly eye pencils) glides across the skin? And how it feels suspiciously similar to the liner you rub across your lips? That's because they share a number of ingredients. It's what makes eyeliners such good lip liner alternatives in a snap!
While you can use eyeliner on the lips, you shouldn't just grab the nubby eye pencil you've got buried in the bottom of your purse. While makeup doesn't have any rules per se, there are safety practices you should follow to make sure you don't get any nasty infections or skin irritations.
There are several different kinds of eyeliner with gel, liquid, and pencil being the most popular. And while you can technically use gel or liquid on your lips if you want, you're not going to get the same effect as a pencil eyeliner.
Gel will likely leave too thick of a layer and both gel and liquid can be drying. If you're not planning to use a hydrating lipstick or gloss formula, then you'll get an unplanned cracking effect.
Did you know that cosmetics have an expiration date? Everyone knows that they should throw out their mascara after a few months. But things like powders, shadows, and highlighters feel like they can last forever.
Because of cross-contamination, every dip of your brush or sponge back into these products from touching your face introduces bacteria. Additionally, some products can start to degrade over time.
