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Eyelid glue, commonly called , is a type of
Eyelid glue, commonly called , is a type of eye make-up
Cosmetics are constituted mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources, or synthetically created ones. Cosmetics have various purposes. Those designed for personal care and skin care can be used to cleanse or protect ...
used in East Asia
East Asia is the eastern region of Asia, which is defined in both geographical and ethno-cultural terms. The modern states of East Asia include China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. China, North Korea, South Korea ...
designed to change the monolid
An eyelid is a thin fold of skin that covers and protects an eye. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle retracts the eyelid, exposing the cornea to the outside, giving vision. This can be either voluntarily or involuntarily. The human eyeli ...
(eyelid without a crease). Eyelid glue is a water-soluble adhesive that is easy to remove.
History
Eyelid glue became available in Japan in the late 1970s.Use
Double eyelids are considered a sign of feminine beauty in East Asia. Some women opt for a temporary solution by wearing eyelid glue. The glue is painted on the upper eyelid, which is then pushed upward with a plastic prong and held in place by the adhesive. The glue needs to dry for a minute before holding the fold. This method creates or enhances a fold in the eyelid ("double eyelid") that opens up the eye exposing the eyelashes. The use of eyelid glue also exists amongst men. The glue does not last and must be reapplied after a few hours. Eyelid glue may also cause irritation.Variant
A variant called eyelid tape or crease tape comes in a fibrous elastic strip that is trimmed to shape and placed on the eyelid. The tape creates a crease that stays on the eyelid. The tape does not last and must be reapplied after a few hours.See also
*Circle contact lens
A circle contact lens, also known as a big eye contact lens and circle lens, is a :wikt:cosmetic, cosmetic (non-corrective and decorative) contact lens that makes the eye's iris (anatomy), iris appear larger. It has become a trend throughout East ...
*East Asian blepharoplasty
East Asian blepharoplasty, also known as "double eyelid surgery", is a type of cosmetic surgery where the skin around the eye is reshaped (blepharoplasty). The purpose of the procedure is to create an upper eyelid with a crease (i.e. "double eyel ...
, a form of plastic surgery that has the same visual effect but is permanent
*Epicanthic fold
An epicanthic fold or epicanthus is a skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner (medial canthus) of the eye. However, variation occurs in the nature of this feature and the possession of "partial epicanthic folds" or "slight ...
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