We love being DIY when we can. The sense of accomplishment. Splurging on a fabulous meal because you saved yourself hundreds of dollars with our posts like DIY face creams. Where it’s not okay to be a go getter? Using Crayola pencils and crayons as rainbow makeup.
The newest trend among beauty bloggers is using Crayola pencils and crayons as colorful makeup. They're making DIY posts and YouTube tutorials teaching others how make their own palettes at home. Yes, this is latest in beauty blogs. You know it has hit the mainstream when when you can read about it in Nylon Magazine.
As much as we love Nylon, this is one look we’re not going to try any time soon. The belief is since these pencils are non-toxic, they’re fine for your skin. Little kids eat them, so your face should be fine.
One of the vloggers on YouTube even included herself calling Crayola, asking if anything would happen if crayon material got into a child's eye. The rep said no, because it's nontoxic. After 1.5 million people had seen this clip, Crayola decided to issue a statement
As the manufacturer of children's products, safety is our top priority at Crayola.
Although our products are nontoxic, we do not recommend using them to make eyeliner, lipstick or other makeup, and strongly discourage their use in this manner. The products were never intended to be used on the skin or face in this manner.
Makeup goes through specific and rigorous testing because it is intended to be used on the skin. Because they were never meant to be used as makeup, our colored pencils or crayons have not been tested in the same way and should not be used as a cosmetic. They are not designed, tested or approved for this purpose.
Before you ask yourself, “who does this?” We’ve all been there, You have a crazy dress up party planned for the weekend. You’ve already spent so much money on the costume, the accessories, and the idea of spending more money on make up you’re only going to use for one night? You can see why people think, “what’s the harm?”
Along with eye infections, pink eye, and a whole range of other problems, Crayola eyeliner is a big makeup fail. Dr. Mark Jacquot, O.D for Cosmo said it best,
"It's like how you can eat a jalapeño pepper, but you wouldn't want to put it in your eye.”
It’s quite the visual. Your eye just starts twitching thinking about it. In order to get the correct consistency for an eyeliner, you let a pencil sit in hot water for several minutes. This is where bad ideas becomes a horrible idea. Having a pencil sit in hot water creates bacteria growth. The pencil goes straight from the warm water to your eyelid.
The beauty vloggers defend this practice by stating the color is going over the lid, and not going inside the rim line of the eye. For anyone who has worn sunscreen, eye shadow, or mascara on a hot day, you are all to familiar with the burning sensation from products melting into your eye.
We’re all for putting a little coconut oil underneath your eyes for a an anti wrinkle cream. Crayola pencils you snagged from your Art Bin? No, those should stay with the rest of your art materials. If you do have a special occasion coming up, and think it would be awesome to do some crazy make up for one night, here are some great alternatives.
Italia Eyeliners come in a set of 12. Not at all expensive, and if you have Amazon Prime membership you could get this pencils for tonight’s party with same day delivery. The colors are amazing, and if you only use one pencil, one time, it cost you less than a organic cold pressed juice.
If you feel more comfortable with a familiar name brand. We have Urban Decay eye pencils. They come in some amazing colors, and metallics which really pop. Maybe you can draw on a pink star for when your friends decide to throw a Jem and the Holograms movie party.
If pencils aren’t your favorite, Make Up Forever has some great eye liner pot colors for releasing your inner rainbow. They have a a great selection. The colors are vibrant and creamy. They may be a little more expensive than a box of Crayola pencils, but you’ll know you’re getting a product meant for your eye, and you won’t have scary eye problems happening afterwards.
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