TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface

• Published in: The ocular surface 2023-07, Vol.29, p.77-130
• Main Authors: Sullivan, David A., da Costa, Alexandre X., Del Duca, Ester, Doll, Tracy, Grupcheva, Christina N., Lazreg, Sihem, Liu, Su-Hsun, McGee, Selina R., Murthy, Rachna, Narang, Purvasha, Ng, Alison, Nistico, Steven, O'Dell, Leslie, Roos, Jonathan, Shen, Joanne, Markoulli, Maria
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Cosmetic ingredients; Cosmetic toxic effects; Cosmetics - adverse effects; Cosmetics regulations and guidelines; Eye; Eye cosmetic procedures; Eye cosmetic products; Eye cosmetics; Eye Diseases - etiology; Eye makeup; Eyelash growth products; Humans; Ocular surface and adnexa disease; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Systematic review
• ISSN: 1542-0124; 1937-5913; 1937-5913
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.005

In this report the use of eye cosmetic products and procedures and how this represents a lifestyle challenge that may exacerbate or promote the development of ocular surface and adnexal disease is discussed. Multiple aspects of eye cosmetics are addressed, including their history and market value, psychological and social impacts, possible problems associated with cosmetic ingredients, products, and procedures, and regulations for eye cosmetic use. In addition, a systematic review that critically appraises randomized controlled trial evidence concerning the ocular effects of eyelash growth products is included. The findings of this systematic review highlight the evidence gaps and indicate future directions for research to focus on ocular surface outcomes associated with eyelash growth products.