You’ve probably seen TikToks and other social media videos where girls effortlessly hold a strip of false lashes up to their lash line and – poof! – the lashes snap right into place on their own! Practically zero effort!
Okay, we know the idea can be truly fascinating. Especially if you have no clue how to deal with glue-on lashes, or if you’ve never even considered wearing them because you don’t want glue anywhere near your eyes.
We totally get it!
So how do these lashes magically end up exactly where they should? How do magnetic strip lashes work, and are they a good alternative for you?
Two types of magnetic lashes
The first magnetic lashes to hit the market were double lashes that snap together around your own natural lashes. This creates a “sandwich” that, in theory, should stay put for hours and beautifully complete your makeup.
Applying lashes like these can be tricky, though, because they can’t adapt perfectly to the shape of your eye. And then it can end up like this:
Does that mean these lashes won’t work for anyone at all? A lot depends on your eye shape, so if you don’t want to use eyeliner or glue, you can try this method to make your lashes look fuller.
The newer generation of magnetic lashes are false magnetic lashes on a strip that attach to magnetic eyeliner. These lashes go directly onto your eyelid, and you can wear them comfortably all day long. The eyeliner is usually sold separately, unless you buy magnetic lashes and eyeliner in a set.
And this is where the real mystery begins… With the first type, the mechanism is pretty simple: two magnets placed on either side of your natural lashes snap together. But how does magnetic eyeliner keep your lashes in the same place all day?
How does magnetic eyeliner work?
Good-quality magnetic eyeliner is what makes magnetic lashes work. Many of the eyeliners you’ll find on online marketplaces hold magnetic lashes in place with a lot of glue. Eyeliners like these have practically no magnetic properties at all – the name is nothing but a marketing gimmick.
The magnetic eyeliner you’ll find in premium stores (like the one from Wink Beauty) contains iron oxides (an iron-based pigment). A high concentration of this ingredient makes the eyeliner attract the magnets on your magnetic lashes.
That’s the whole secret.
Magnetic eyeliner has made it possible for anyone – even without much makeup skill – to wear false strip lashes whenever they feel like it. And without putting any glue on their eyelids.
It’s important to check an eyeliner’s ingredients before you buy it, so you don’t waste your money on a sticky, glue-based one. If there’s no ingredient list on the listing or product page, that’s your red flag!
Although an eyeliner like that will keep your lashes in place for a long time, it can cause irritation just like classic lash glue. On the other hand, it will work with any lashes – even ones without magnets.
Are magnetic lashes and eyeliner safe?
All the ingredients of magnetic eyeliner are on the list of substances permitted in cosmetic products. Iron oxide doesn’t just give it its magnetic properties – it’s also simply a black pigment that’s widely used in cosmetics.
Magnetic lashes and eyeliner are safe, and as long as you follow basic hygiene rules, you won’t hurt yourself using them – even in your everyday makeup.
If you’re looking for magnetic lashes and eyeliner you can rely on, take a look at our shop. Maybe this way of making your eyes pop will be just your thing.
Applying lashes like these can be tricky, though, because they can’t adapt perfectly to the shape of your eye. And then it can end up like this:
Does that mean these lashes won’t work for anyone at all? A lot depends on your eye shape, so if you don’t want to use eyeliner or glue, you can try this method to make your lashes look fuller.
The newer generation of magnetic lashes are false magnetic lashes on a strip that attach to magnetic eyeliner. These lashes go directly onto your eyelid, and you can wear them comfortably all day long. The eyeliner is usually sold separately, unless you buy magnetic lashes and eyeliner in a set.
And this is where the real mystery begins… With the first type, the mechanism is pretty simple: two magnets placed on either side of your natural lashes snap together. But how does magnetic eyeliner keep your lashes in the same place all day?
How does magnetic eyeliner work?
Good-quality magnetic eyeliner is what makes magnetic lashes work. Many of the eyeliners you’ll find on online marketplaces hold magnetic lashes in place with a lot of glue. Eyeliners like these have practically no magnetic properties at all – the name is nothing but a marketing gimmick.
The magnetic eyeliner you’ll find in premium stores (like the one from Wink Beauty) contains iron oxides (an iron-based pigment). A high concentration of this ingredient makes the eyeliner attract the magnets on your magnetic lashes.
That’s the whole secret.
Magnetic eyeliner has made it possible for anyone – even without much makeup skill – to wear false strip lashes whenever they feel like it. And without putting any glue on their eyelids.
It’s important to check an eyeliner’s ingredients before you buy it, so you don’t waste your money on a sticky, glue-based one. If there’s no ingredient list on the listing or product page, that’s your red flag!
Although an eyeliner like that will keep your lashes in place for a long time, it can cause irritation just like classic lash glue. On the other hand, it will work with any lashes – even ones without magnets.
Are magnetic lashes and eyeliner safe?
All the ingredients of magnetic eyeliner are on the list of substances permitted in cosmetic products. Iron oxide doesn’t just give it its magnetic properties – it’s also simply a black pigment that’s widely used in cosmetics.
Magnetic lashes and eyeliner are safe, and as long as you follow basic hygiene rules, you won’t hurt yourself using them – even in your everyday makeup.
If you’re looking for magnetic lashes and eyeliner you can rely on, take a look at our shop. Maybe this way of making your eyes pop will be just your thing.