MAC Eye Kohl turning white on the tip?

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Ashley K.

Nov 30, 2011

Ashley K.

I went to use my MAC Eye Kohl in smolder today and noticed that the black tip had this white almost dusty looking stuff on it. I didn't use it because well I don't know what it is has this happened to any of you ? Any ideas on what it is or if it can be saved, I haven't had it for that long and have only sharpened it maybe once.

Dylan P.

Nov 30, 2011

Dylan P.

It may just be eye shadow or something. If you're worried, give it a sharpen. Bacteria can't penetrate that far into a pencil, so if it's not old then it should be okay.

Theresa G.

Nov 30, 2011

Theresa G.

That's surface bacteria. Deffinitly sharpen it down. Anytime I use an eyeliner I always sharpen it to rid anything that is on the surface.

Yasmin K.

Nov 30, 2011

Yasmin K.

If you have a kohl/pencil liner you should wipe the tip with a bit of alcohol BEFORE sharpening it just to prevent bacteria from spreading.

Ashley K.

Nov 30, 2011

Ashley K.

Thanks guys! I was worried since that has never happened before strangest thing ever lol, I'll definitely do that and glad its salvageable :)

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