I am shocked the fda does not regulate cosmetics. I understand that glitters should not hurt a person, but in the case if the new frozen collection with colourpop having not only a pressed glitter shadow but a glitterly obsessed product also. This collection is labeled in many places but to advertise and market something that is clearly for children, preteens, teens while including products that could these children when they could have left out one of both of those products and replaced with shimmer, jelly much or blush/ highlight duo, etc. is just Wrong! We are all sick of pressed glitters and to include them in “kids” makeup is just not a smart move by colourpop and it shows me they either dont care about their customers or they only care about money. And i understand they are a company and of course their bottom line is profits. I just want to see them own up to it, make changes and be more environmentally conscious while being conscious of the market they are advertising to. Thank you for bringing this info to us and making it thought provoking, interesting and digestable. Ive really enjoyed all of the cosmetic research videos ive watched this yr. more than i expected to thats for sure.
@AnnettesMakeupCorner
5 жыл бұрын
I very much appreciate this video, its super informative. I just know for myself that I struggle removing glitter properly and it does get in my eye every time and its uncomfortable and its also hella messy lol. It looks BEAUTIFUL, but to me its not worth the hassle.
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
I put glitter on my eyes today and it is now ALL OVER EVERYTHING. haha. So I get you on that. My partners also are grumpy about it, lolol.
@hyperashitive3217
4 жыл бұрын
Personally, I have used pressed glitter from high-end makeup brands and even though it's obviously never blinded me I still prefer not to use it because I feel like it is harsher on my skin, it does give me some slight eye/tear duct irritation, and it is difficult to get completely off. Even though cosmetic grade glitter may not be immediately unsafe I don't believe that prolonged use is healthy for your eyes in the long term. If eye glitter can potentially cause eye irritation more so than other kinds of eye products it would be logical to assume that prolonged eye irritation from the repeated use of eye glitter could cause complications related to that over time. I think if someone wants to use cosmetic glitter on the eyes once in a blue moon or on a special occasion it's most likely okay to do so but I definitely don't think it's the wisest decision to use it daily or frequently throughout the week but that is only my opinion though. As far as Colourpop is concerned, I have definitely strayed away from their site ever since they started including pressed glitters in just about every palette they have launched recently. Pressed glitter is not something that I want to incorporate into my collection because I'm not 100% comfortable with it. The thing that irks me about the "Not intended for use around the immediate eye area" statement is the fact that it is a cop-out in case someone does get hurt or injured from using said product so that the company is protected from a lawsuit if that were to occur. When a company has to put that statement on their products it is a red flag to me that not even the company stands by the safety of its own products. I also find it kind of shady that they put that kind of warning/disclaimer out there as not intended for use around the eyes while STILL marketing it as an eye shadow palette in a round-about sort of way especially with marketing photos. They get away with this by calling it a "pressed shadow palette" instead of an "eyes shadow palette" which is extremely deceptive in my opinion. I don't know if brands like Colourpop are completely safe from potential lawsuits by using that disclaimer because a good defense will bring up how the company tries to market it- as eye shadow. If I owned my own brand I wouldn't produce pressed glitters but that's just me personally. Sorry this ended up being so long but I think this is an interesting topic and I really appreciate your thoughts!
@elizabethbeshears2852
5 жыл бұрын
Go Gina, Go! I rarely wear eyeshadow of any kind, and I couldn't tell you the last time I wore glitter, in my immediate eye area or elsewhere, but I found this video so fascinating and well done!
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, lady!! ^_^ I really appreciate that.
@andreiadetavora8471
9 ай бұрын
i just had to pause the video to say : thank you!! You deserve more subs and views. This topic is important!
@Channotek72
4 жыл бұрын
I know you said "don't go and immediately bedazzle your eyes with glitter", but I think Im gonna go and immediately bedazzle my eyes with glitter! This was such a thorough and informative video, and of course I won't be careless with glitter now, but I'll definitely be able to breathe easy and enjoy having fun with makeup! Thank you for putting the time and effort into this!!
@FacesByGina
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful
@jwychau
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video... This video needs a part two.. is glitter safe for the planet... And all the chemical names plastic glitter comes under in ingredients list so we can be better consumers :)
@petrathorsty3833
5 жыл бұрын
What a great video! I started this yesterday and have only just managed to finish it. This was very informative, and I'm glad you were so comprehensive. Thank you for all the work you put in in order to educate people
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Petra! I'm glad you found it useful
@Lullayable
5 жыл бұрын
This was exceedingly well done, I'm really glad I watched it ! Lately, I've found myself so attracted to glitters but really worried about using them after the horror stories I've heard. At the same time, I've found it a bit contradictory for brands to be putting cosmetic glitters in palettes if it was factually proven that they can hurt people's eyes. Thanks for doing the research, it must have been a long labor of love to dig up all of those facts and sources. Also, thank you for being so well-spoken and scientific in your video, being of a similar mind I really appreciated it.
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad you liked it and found it helpful. If you're interested in a relatively inexpensive way to try it some glitter, let me know and we can chat. ❤️
@virginiaanndavidson178
Жыл бұрын
Yay! As a fellow misinformation hater, I really love love love your video/content. I (selfishly) wish you were still making YT long form, but your videos all hold up/stand the test of time. ❤
@FacesByGina
Жыл бұрын
I am very flattered, thanks for saying that! 💚
@virginiaanndavidson178
Жыл бұрын
@@FacesByGina I speak the truth :) So - what mediums/platforms are you most active on presently? I love watching your videos currently on KZitem, but I’d like to support your content elsewhere and more so, get to see more of it.
@FacesByGina
Жыл бұрын
@@virginiaanndavidson178 Thank you! I'm on Instagram - same username, facesbygina.
@Ohheyitsalexofficial
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a well thought out video! Thank you for providing information in such a factual manner rather than subjective/opinion based. It really shows how much hard work you put into this video, and I really want to say thank you so much for doing so!
@kaylaclaus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It was super informative and covered a lot. I think the only question I came into this video with that was left unanswered is why some cosmetic glitters are eye safe and some aren't. For example, the Stila Glitter and Glow and something like a Lit Cosmetic glitter do not list the disclaimer "not safe for the immediate eye area." Alternatively, Lit Cosmetics actually says that their glitters are safe for the eye area in their FAQs. I think part of the fear that has arisen is because we have all seen glitter come out without any warnings (like the ones I mentioned prior). Which makes those with warnings seem more dangerous/scary. So I guess my question is why has pressed glitter been coming out with these warnings? Both Colourpop and the new Tati Beauty palettes have these warnings. This personally makes me more hesitant as other glitters I own don't have these warnings. I know in the video you mentioned that there could be a myriad of reasons, but just wondering if you had any ideas or insights on this. Again, thanks for such an informative video. I'm surprised there aren't more on this issue since it's such a trend right now.
@FacesByGina
4 жыл бұрын
I think that, all things considered, most brands are doing it to protect themselves from liability. When things are unclear, they tend to play it safe. That said. Another commenter here mentioned that what "immediate eye area" means is unclear as well. It could just mean in the waterline or on the lashline, and it doesn't cover putting it on the lid. I need to do some research to confirm this, cause that would make sense, too. If you put the glitter on the "inside" of your lashes, your basically circumvent one of your eyes' most important defenses. I'll add a pinned comment when I find out.
@frostie4228
3 жыл бұрын
1 I just found your channel 2 I just bought my first palette with pressed glitter and am TERRIFIED that I might damage my cornea and 3 I AM A HYPED NERD READY FOR ALL THE INFO IN A 50 MIN VIDEO THANK YOU YES 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@FacesByGina
3 жыл бұрын
baahaha. I hope it's helpful!!
@vm6796
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! Thank you so much for this. I love the way you explain things and I have just subscribed to your channel x
@FacesByGina
3 жыл бұрын
Aw, yay! I'm glad you liked it
@vm6796
3 жыл бұрын
@@FacesByGina I really do. Plus I was struggling to find balanced arguments for both for and against on this topic. Thank you for researching into this x
@FacesByGina
3 жыл бұрын
@@vm6796 you're so welcome!
@21myersms
5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you took the time adress this issue. With all of the pressed gliters coming out I think it's definitley worth talking about. However, I feel like there are some gaps here. For instance, you kept saying that just because the FDA didn't approve it doesn't mean it's unsafe, which is true. But the opposite is also true; it also doesn't mean it's safe. When it comes to pressed pigments, the FDA may not have studied it yet; however the regulatory bodies of other counties have. They've approved of those ingredients in eyemake up and thus we have a reasonable bases for continued use. My question is, can that be said about eye glitter? And I ligitmately don't know the answer because I've never researched this. As for the study, I don't think it does a great job of supporting the idea that glitter is ok. For one it states that, "The American Academy of Ophthalmology states that flakes of makeup that get into the eye and get into the tear film can increase eye irritation. Glitter eye makeup that gets in the eye reportedly is a cause of corneal irritation and can cause eye redness. It was suggested that if particles get between the contact lens and corneal surface, they could scratch the cornea and may lead to corneal infection." I mean I far more inclined to believe the The American Academy of Ophthalmology over a research study that tested less than 50 people. Also, a study that looks like it didn't actually use straight glitter but instead eyeshadow with glitter in it. And although I only perused the study it looks like they didn't actually test different sizes of glitter. They tested one size with different concentrations. So unless I missed something this study doesn't actually address the potential saftey of various sizes of glitter. I agree that on this topic people have to make their own decision. However, I feel like anticdotal evidence isn't enough to do that wisely. I frankely would recommend that anyone who has questions or conserns to talk to their local ophthalmologist. I actually think it would be a cool addition to this segment for you to perhaps interview a few and share their thoughts with us.
@21myersms
5 жыл бұрын
Also, I would love to see the details of how they conducted the study. How long did they wear the eyeshadow? What adheasive did they use if any? What were the conditions? Did they do physical activity where they might sweat? How did they get IRB approval when there is a potential for harm? So many questions lol.
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Marlana-thank you so much for your reply! It's super substantive, and I appreciate that. I found the reference point for the American Academy of Ophthamology you bring up. (It's here: www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-makeup). It is a marketing blog post. It's also notable to me that even though they say that glitter is a common cause of corneal abrasion, they don't cite any research or surveys that substantiate this claim. For myself, I'm inclined to put more stock in a peer-reviewed scientific study conducted by researchers, even if it has a small number of subjects, than a marketing blog post. Additionally, their advice is just to exercise caution, not to never use it. I 100% agree that anecdotal evidence isn't enough to make a judgement like that wisely, which is why I included as much research information as I could find. ^_^ I'm a little confused about the beginning of your comment though. Firstly, *have* other countries' regulatory agencies done or reviewed research on other colorants (what gets called pressed pigments here)? Or do they just have different approval laws? I don't know. But if you could provide links to any studies you've found on that, that would be super helpful. Additionally, there *has* been research done in the U.S. on glitter, in the form of the CIR studies in 2012 and 1985 (and likely others I haven't found yet). It's not the case that the FDA hasn't done the research (the FDA doesn't do cosmetic research I believe), therefore no data exist. More data is always helpful, of course! Finally, I want to address your statement here: "For instance, you kept saying that just because the FDA didn't approve it doesn't mean it's unsafe, which is true. But the opposite is also true; it also doesn't mean it's safe. " Two things: 1. You're correct: The lack of FDA approval does not mean that something is safe. But the fact that the FDA has not prohibited cosmetic glitter *does* mean that there is a lack of consistent data that shows that it's dangerous. In addition to that, we *do* have data that show that the use of cosmetic glitter around the eye doesn't lead to eye irritation, and we *do* know that our eyes have excellent defenses to keep themselves reasonably protected. I think, from that, *we*, as consumers, can draw the conclusion, if we want, that we feel safe using it. Ultimately, that's our call, not the FDA's, to make. You obviously don't have to, but: 2. I think it's worth it, for everyone, to think very intentionally about what "safe" means to them. If safe means "There is 0 chance of anything bad happening" then that is an impossible goal-and why I'd think that most official bodies like the FDA avoid calling things "safe" carte blanche. I don't think anyone really *means* that 0-chance defiintion, but, I also find that people don't sit down and find out what they do mean, what does feel right to them. If not 0-chance, then what? In any choice we make, there are (a) consequences we want to avoid, and (b) how likely those consequences are to occur. I think it's worth asking, for oneself, what chances for what consequences constitutes "safe" or "too unsafe" and then measure one's chocies as best as one can with the relevant facts. The answer is going to be different for everyone, and, again, it's not something that I would at all place judgment on, as long as it is a decision made with relevant facts. Thank you again for your reply! It was thoughtful. My fondest hope is that the video allows people to refine their own thoughts and opinions on the issue, whether or not they agree with mine.
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think those are good questions. It looks like they outsourced the data gathering to these guys www.cptclabs.com/certifications/. And these guys are also involved. www.personalcarecouncil.org/ It's in their cited sources at the bottom. I don't have time to dive down the rabbit hole right now (tempting though it may be), but if you find out, let me know! I believe their study here was published as well, so there may be comment out there on some of the flaws of the study. I looked a little bit but couldn't find any myself. I can say, though, that as far as I can tell the CIR is the most commonly cited source on cosmetic ingredient safety, and the FDA uses their data constantly. So at the very least, they're not some rando off the street-though all studies have flaws, obv.
@21myersms
5 жыл бұрын
@@FacesByGina Hey! thanks so much for your response. Unfortunately, the link to the American Academy of Ophthalmology said "page not found" so I can't really speak to that. However, I can address you're next statement about putting more stock in the research you listed. I honestly still don't because the sample size that small is not generalizable. And I've read more than one published peer reviewed study that was absolute trash. I would need to see it replicated with a much larger sample size. Also, they were only studying one size of glitter, and it was mixed with shadow. I don't think most people are worried about eyeshadow with glitter in it. They hate when companies do that but I would wager most people aren't worried because those particles seem to be smaller and there is no warning associated with them. It's loose and pressed glitter with larger particles people seem to be really concerned about and this research study doesn't actually address that. So beyond the chemical component, which I personally was never worried about. I don't see how it's useful. As for the process of cosmetics approval in other countries vs. the US I don't have any studies because I don't have time to search (I'm at work and typing fast lol). However, I know that there are colorants they approve, that we don't, and I think it's safe to assume they're not just letting potentially harmful things slide. As to your statement, "But the fact that the FDA has not prohibited cosmetic glitter does mean that there is a lack of consistent data that shows that it's dangerous." I mean that might be true, but that could be for lack of trying to find it. And yes there is cosmetic glitter that has been shown to be safe around the eye, and that is why they don't have to place the "not for use around the eye" warning on their glitter. For instance make, last time I checked, they're regular glitter was labeled as eye safe but there larger glitter was listed as not safe fro immedate eye area. The problem is with the larger glitter particles. Is there research on that? For me the bottom line is that I'm not willing to risk my eyes on something the company themselves tell me not to use. Until I see research that says large glitter particles are safe for eye use I'm going to stick to glitter that doesn't need a warning.
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
@@21myersms Real quick while i'm reading the rest of your comment: It just looks like the parenthesis got caught up in the link. This one should work. www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-makeup
@anyastamper3331
5 жыл бұрын
I am SO Happy that You made this Video and I will be linking Your Video everytime I use a Glitter or Pressed Glitter on My Channel from here on out ❤❤❤
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful and useful! :-3
@Gravity.96
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video! It is very informational and I enjoyed it very much❤️ I will definitely recommend this video to other people who want to learn about this topic.
@FacesByGina
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful.
@sarinemagpie7999
4 жыл бұрын
This was informative. Thankyou for making this video.
@FacesByGina
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@Narrativel
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the clear information. This was really helpful!
@FacesByGina
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome
@naywaindiana3332
4 жыл бұрын
That was really interesting and needed, thank you!
@CandiceVictoriaMakeup
5 жыл бұрын
BTW - I am linking this video in my Quarterly Report Video Coming out NEXT WEEK! Thank you so much fort this information!
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for sharing it! I hope people find it helpful. ^_^
@GoldStarWork
5 жыл бұрын
Came from Anya Stampers channel. She recommended you.
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Welcome to the party!
@kagitsune
5 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't talk about synthetic fluorphlogopite! Aka "synthetic mica". This ingredient also has a glittery appearance. Lush cosmetics is currently marketing it as an ethical, eco-friendly alternative to both natural mica and phlalate glitter. But I haven't seen any studies on its biodegradable status or its safety on the eyes. Btw, advanced congrats/sympathies for when this video inevitably blows up. It's gonna be an emotional war zone in these comments, even with your disclaimers... 😅😓 Edit: ah, I see that you have addressed the fearmongering horde ahead of time. Yeah, we've been on this old internet a looooong time... 😅
@FacesByGina
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't mention it, but I did read the CIR safety assessment of it. I considered putting it in my description box but figured maybe people would get confused. But the CIR says it is safe to use in the ways its currently being used in the industry. www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/SynFlu062012Final.pdf I've noticed it in ingredient lists for really metallic eyeshadows (I think Clionadh's multichromes use it), so I imagine it's a lot more akin to a mica than a plastic glitter like we're used to thinking of when we talk about glitters, so it didn't seem quite relevant. Also: Yes. I used to do political blogging. I know how this old internet goes. hahaha
@yadizzmoon2386
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@FacesByGina
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@lindsaylimes3362
4 жыл бұрын
I just want tell you all please check your product before using it like one warning that says avoid contact with eyes. You can get glitter in bath bombs and in bubble bath. Not only in make up.
@FacesByGina
4 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree you should always check things. However, "avoid contact with eyes" is a warning that is on all soaps, as the basic pH level of any soap will sting your eyes. It's not because of the glitter that's in there.
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