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Saffron Otter

Make-up artist warns against crayon lip liner hack that could cause bacterial infection

A make-up artist has warned against the latest viral beauty trend of using a crayon dipped in water to create a DIY lip liner pencil on a budget.

Hundreds of beauty bloggers have been taking to TikTok in recent days to demonstrate how to perfect the look - with amazed reactions at how well it turns out.

But Rachael Divers, resident make-up artist at Face The Future, has warned that the method can create an environment for bacteria to grow, risking a skin infection.

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