Anyone who uses TikTok is most likely aware that the platform is home to some pretty wild claims. Whether it's users saying that showering with the toilet open causes acne or people recommending hemorrhoid cream to get rid of under-eye bags, out-of-the-box ideas are never hard to come by. I've made it my personal mission to mythbust as many of them as I possibly can, which usually involves chatting with dermatologists and other beauty experts in the industry.
Last year, when I saw a few videos going viral on the platform claiming that Vaseline works better than mascara — with some pretty convincing video evidence to go with it — my first question was whether or not it was safe. After speaking with a handful of ophthalmologists who confirmed that using occlusives like Vaseline, Aquaphor, and petroleum jelly near the eyes was safe as long as they weren't getting directly in the eye, I decided I needed to try it out. I have short, stubby lashes.
If you're staring at me head-on, chances are you won't even know my eyelashes exist. When I'm putting on makeup, I typically curl them and layer on mascara like my life depends on it. No matter what kind of product I use — I've even tried waterproof formulas — my lashes fall flat by the end of the day.
Not to mention, I'm constantly dealing with fallout, flakes, and clumps from the thick coating I have on. When I first decided to try this hack for myself, I was a little nervous. I wasn't sure if the Aquaphor would be too heavy on.
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