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{{short description|Cosmetic applied to the eyelids}}
'''Eyelid glue''', commonly called '''eye putty''',<ref>The spelling "Eye Putti" is a Japanese brand name</ref> is a type of [[cosmetics|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.▼
[[File:우루프치 쌍꺼풀액.jpg|thumb|upright|Eyelid glue]]
 
▲'''Eyelid glue''', commonly called {{nihongo|'''eye puttyputti'''|アイプチ|ai puchi}},<ref>The spelling "Eye Putti" is a Japanese brand name</ref> is a type of [[cosmetics|eye make-up]] used in [[East Asia]] designed to change the "[[Epicanthic fold|monolid"]] (eyelid without a crease). Eyelid glue is a water-soluble adhesive that canis beeasy easilyto removedremove.
 
==History==
Eyelid glue wasbecame available in Japan in the late 1970s.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Miller|first=Laura|authorlink=|coauthors=|title=Beauty up: Exploring Contemporary Japanese Body Aesthetics|publisher=University of California Press|date=July 2006|location=BerkelyBerkeley and Los Angeles, California|pages=[https://archive.org/details/beautyupexplorin00mill_0/page/116 116]|url=https://archive.org/details/beautyupexplorin00mill_0/page/116|doiisbn=978-0-520-24508-2|id=|isbnurl-access=9780520245082registration}}</ref>
 
==Use==
Double eyelids or round eyes are considered a sign of feminine beauty in East Asia.<ref>{{cite Somenews women|author=<!--Staff optwriter(s); for a temporary solutionno by wearing eyelid glue-line. 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 has to be dried for 5 – 10 minutes before creating a fold. -->
|title=The Business of Race |url=http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2013/12/11/the-business-of-race/ |work=[[Ideas (radio show)|Ideas]] |publisher=[[CBC Radio]] |date=December 11, 2013 |access-date=2013-12-23}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://permanent-make-up-expert.berlin/67-microblading-berlin.html|title=Microblading|access-date=18 December 2021|language=de}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.salon.com/health/feature/2000/02/16/asian_eyes|title=Asian Eyes|publisherwork=Salon.com|date=February 16, 2000|accessdateaccess-date=October 26, 2010}}</ref> The use of eyelid glue also exists amongst men.
Some men also use eyelid glue.
 
The glue does not last and must be reapplied after a few hours. Eyelid glue may also cause irritation.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-204_162-10004213-2.html?tag=page;next | work=CBS News}}</ref>
 
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==See also==
*[[Circle contact lens]]
*[[East Asian blepharoplasty]], a form of plastic surgery that has the same visual effect but is permanent
*[[Epicanthic fold]]
 
==NotesReferences==
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==External links==
* [http://www.koji-honpo.co.jp/movie/eyetalk/popup1.html How-to video for applying eye putty]<!--A commercial link, but it explains the stuff better than words ever could-->
* [http://www.koji-honpo.co.jp/movie/eyetalk/popup2.html How-to video for removing eye putty]<!--A commercial link, but it explains the stuff better than words ever could-->
 
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[[Category:AsianCulture cultureof Asia]]
[[Category:Cosmetics]]
[[Category:EyeHuman eye]]
[[Category:Japanese fashion]]
 
[[Category:Eyes in culture]]
 
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