Takemakeuptesters in stores, for example.

Some people understand that theyre full of bacteria and wouldnt dream of using them directly on their faces.

You have to see whether its shade,color, formula or anything similar fits your preferences.

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Yet, what should be noted about them is that they arent that safe to use.

After all, they are used by a lot of people.

From customers genuinely interested in them to those who do that out of curiosity or even for fun.

Woman with eye infection after using makeup testers at Sephora, sharing a cautionary tale.

Just remember thescandalsfrom last year, where kids went to Sephora, messed up samples, and left.

Still, people keep using the samples until they learn their lesson.

TikTok user@jessebs9is one of these people.

Close-up of a woman’s eye showing a red infection, possibly from Sephora makeup testers.

More likely than not, this creature was aneye infection.

So, avoiding getting it in the first place is always the best path.

Similarly, makeup-related rules apply to your personal cosmetics as well.

Woman applying makeup with a brush in front of a mirror at home.

Keep your brushes, and makeup, especially the ones that touch your eye area, ascleanas possible.

Besides that, you should steer clear from touching your face unnecessarily, especially if your hands are unwashed.

Check out the results:

Sephora store interior with makeup testers on display.

Sephora storefront with makeup displays visible through large windows.

Comment saying “This is YOUR reminder sis” with 65.7K likes, related to makeup testers.

Comment about using makeup testers at Sephora, expressing mild exasperation.

Comment questioning the use of makeup testers at Sephora, highlighting risks and health concerns.

Comment on makeup testers at Sephora: “I thought it was common sense,” with 4155 likes.

Comment on eye infection horror from Sephora tester use, with a username and likes shown.

Comment suggesting medical attention for a potential infection after using makeup testers at Sephora.

Comment questioning the use of makeup testers on the eye instead of the hand.

Comment warning about makeup testers and infections, 2684 likes.

Comment questioning learning from peak COVID with 2200 likes, related to a woman’s Sephora makeup tester incident.

Comment questioning makeup tester use at Sephora, with many likes.

Comment questioning using makeup testers directly on eyes, suggesting testing on the hand instead, related to Sephora.

Comment discussing makeup testers at Sephora, expressing concern about common sense.

Comment about makeup testers at Sephora, saying “i fear we all knew that babe,” with 318 likes.

Comment by Sk8agirl83 expressing reluctance to use makeup testers at Sephora.