Eyelid glue
Eyelid glue, commonly called eye putti (アイプチ ai puchi?),[1] is a type of eye make-up used in East Asia designed to change the monolid (eyelid without a crease). Eyelid glue is a water-soluble adhesive that can be easily removed.
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History
Eyelid glue became available in Japan in the late 1970s.[2]
Use
Double eyelids are considered a sign of feminine beauty in East Asia.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
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
- East Asian blepharoplasty, a form of plastic surgery that has the same visual effect but is permanent
- Epicanthic fold
Notes
- ↑ The spelling "Eye Putti" is a Japanese brand name
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