How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin
This article provides safety advice for using neon and festival-themed makeup, warning that some third-party products may contain toxic chemicals. It includes tips from a professional makeup artist on how to achieve long-lasting looks safely.
Why it matters
Consumers are increasingly purchasing beauty products from unregulated online marketplaces, raising significant health and safety concerns regarding banned ingredients.
Image source, Getty Images By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Published 8 minutes ago Festival season's here and neon make-up is everywhere.
Bright graphic eyeliner, vampy lips and holographic highlighter are some of this year's biggest beauty trends for the main stage.
But some of these make-up products, which are being sold by third-party sellers on online marketplaces such as TikTok Shop, can contain a host of toxic chemicals, warns the Chartered Trading Standards Institute , external .
So here's what to look out for – and how to stay safe while serving festival glam.
Image caption, Use a white eye pencil on the skin first
How to get the look: Dominic Skinner, make-up artist and judge on the hit BBC show Glow Up, came into the BBC's London offices to show us how to achieve the perfect festival look and make it dance and party-proof.
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