Beauty influencer Ayaat Mishaal has revealed a viral beauty hack that prevents watery eyes from ruining makeup. In a 9-second TikTok clip, Mishaal applies Vaseline around her eyes and tear ducts to avoid smudging caused by watery eyes, a common issue in the winter due to the dry environment.

Dr. Alexa Hecht, a Toronto-based optometrist, suggests using a lubricating eye drop to help prevent watery eyes in the first place, especially in cold temperatures below 20 degrees°F.

Mishaal discovered this hack through TikTok comments and now relies on it to keep her eye makeup in place. Her followers expressed gratitude for the tip, with some wishing they had known about it sooner. However, some viewers cautioned against using too much Vaseline due to its comedogenic effects, which can lead to skin problems like milia or styes.