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Can I use lotion and put it in/near my eyes?

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Don't put lotion in or near your eyes. This could cause serious irritation and potentially damage your vision.

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How long will my eyes stay red?

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About 6-10 minutes, but it depends on how hard you rub your eyes. It might be 2-3 minutes instead.

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Can I make my eyes red by putting a little bit of shampoo or bubbles in them while in the shower?

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Yes, you can make your eyes red that way, but it's very bad for your eyes/eyesight and will be quite painful.

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Why would people want to make their eyes red?

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For a prank or to convince someone you've been crying.

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Is this safe?

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Yes, this is safe (assuming you follow the instructions properly).

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How long will it take to get red eyes by just rubbing them?

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Around 2-3 minutes, depending on how sensitive your skin and eyes are. Don't rub too vigorously or you might hurt yourself.

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How do I make it look like I have pink eye?

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Swim in the pool, or rub around your eyes a lot to make them look puffy and pink.

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Can I rub onions in my eyes to make them red?

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No. You can rub onions close to your eyes to make yourself cry, which could make your eyes red, but you shouldn't put any onions directly into your eyes.

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Is there any way to make your irises red without contacts?

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No, there isn't. There's no way you change the color of your irises without contacts/external stuff.

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Can I have someone blow into my eyes?

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It might redden your eyes, but it's not the safest idea, because while they're blowing they could transmit saliva to your eyes, and potentially bacteria along with it.

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How can I make them red quickly while rubbing my eye?

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Press harder on the tear duct area with your eyes squeezed closed as tight as you can, and slide your fingers back and forth over your lash line.

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How can I make my eyes puffy, but not red?

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If you rub around your eyes and then use eye drops, they should become puffy; the eye drops will take away the redness.

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Can I use food coloring in my eyes to make it look like I have pink eye?

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No, do NOT do that! The food coloring will spread across your eye and cause ocular staining or an allergic reaction. (Eyes are very sensitive.)

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Can I put washing powder in my eye to make it red?

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No, do not put any kind of soap in or near your eye, it will hurt a lot and you could damage your vision.

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Will drinking alcohol make my eyes red?

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It has that potential. Alcohol's dehydrating and vasodilation effects may make the blood vessels of the eyes stand out, making them bloodshot.

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Is it okay for me to put glitter around my eyes?

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It is not a good idea. The glitter could get in your eyes and that would be very painful. It could also harm your eyes.

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Can I use lemon instead of onions to make my eyes red?

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You could, but the citric acid will, in addition to causing redness, cause burning, stinging and irritation.

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How can I fake having pink eye?

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Consult Fake Pink Eye .

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What can I put under my eyes to make them red?

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Peppermint oil can, in most cases, cause indirect irritation. This will make the eyes red.

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Can I make my eyes red all day?

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The effect of red eyes usually fades away quickly, but if you follow these steps consistently, yes, the illusion will stay for a whole day.

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Would onions only keep my eyes red for a small amount of time?

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Yes, if you are planning on leaving the house and still want red eyes when you leave, try using something different, like makeup.

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How do I make it look like I'm high?

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Consult Look Like You Are on Drugs .

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How long will my eyes stay red for if I use the onion method?

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They'll likely stay like that for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the amount of time you spent with the onions near your eyes. For a more dramatic effect after you cut up the onions, microwave them in a bowl for 30 seconds with a little bit of water and use your finger to apply the water under your eyes. The effect will last longer, if you can stand it.

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Can you us Vicks Vaporub to make your eyes red?

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No. You'll end up in Urgent Care or the Emergency Room. You could damage your eyesight. In the meantime, you would cause yourself physical misery.

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Can I pull out my eyeball for fun?

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Unless you have a glass eye, no. Your eyeball is connected to veins in your brain, so you cannot pull it out without extreme force, and there is no way to put it back in.

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