False eyelashes, and safety
Snooki is an idiot. I was recently made aware of her quote in Ok! magazine that false eyelashes are functional even during sleep. This statement is absurd for many reasons, but false eyelash use during sleep certainly raises concern about one’s hygiene. It does not require much knowledge of science to realize that these eyelashes must attach to the eyelid somehow using an adhesive. Common eyelash glues consist of latex, gum, and a touch of formaldehyde as a fixative. Given this composition, I’d imagine that I would not want this material on my skin or near my eyes longer than necessary. Many companies market these glues as certified as waterproof–to me this just means that more dirt will be able to stick to them from the longer duration of use.