Japan's teens are using hot glue to make 3D tears in a bizarre make-up trend, experts warn against it

A new make-up trend in Japan, known as "3D teardrop make-up," is sweeping through schools, particularly among adolescent females, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP). This strange trend, which includes applying hot melted glue to make droplet designs on the face, has captured the attention of social media users, and its popularity is swiftly spreading across the country.

Credit: SCMP

According to the SCMP story, the make-up technique consists of squeezing super hot glue onto a smooth surface, such as a plastic sheet, and allowing it to cool and solidify.?

Once the adhesive has cured, it is taken off and applied to the face with artificial eyelash glue. The end effect is a delicate, tear-like droplet shape that gives the user an expressive, even vulnerable aspect as if they are crying. The trend aims to elicit pity, with girls seeking to acquire a more delicate or frail appearance.

Experts express concerns over the bizarre make-up trend?

Credit: Pexels/ Hot glue is often used for crafts

However, specialists have expressed concerns regarding the safety of applying hot glue directly to the skin.?They warn against using hot glue on the face without taking the necessary measures, such as creating the drawings on a stainless-steel surface or parchment paper before applying them to the skin.??

Hot glue has been a part of the make-up industry for years?

While this particular trend has gained traction in Japan, the usage of hot melted glue for cosmetic purposes is not new. Last year, TikTok beauty designer Vanessa Funes, also known as @cutcreaser, made headlines with a space-age eyeliner look fashioned with hot glue. Funes' video, which featured a melted metal-inspired eyeliner design, rapidly went viral, with 14.9 million views using the hashtag #hotgluemakeup.?

Also read:?Woman Mistakes Superglue For Eye Drops, Internet Calls For 'Most Idiot Person Award'

What do you think about this? Tell us in the comments.

To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow?Indiatimes Trending.?? ??