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 is easy to remove.
History
[edit]Eyelid glue became available in Japan in the late 1970s.[2]
Use
[edit]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][5] 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
[edit]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
[edit]- Circle contact lens
- East Asian blepharoplasty, a form of plastic surgery that has the same visual effect but is permanent
- Epicanthic fold
References
[edit]- ^ The spelling "Eye Putti" is a Japanese brand name
- ^ Miller, Laura (July 2006). Beauty up: Exploring Contemporary Japanese Body Aesthetics. Berkeley and Los Angeles, California: University of California Press. pp. 116. ISBN 978-0-520-24508-2.
- ^ "The Business of Race". Ideas. CBC Radio. December 11, 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
- ^ "Microblading" (in German). Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Asian Eyes". Salon.com. February 16, 2000. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
