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What is the ruling on using clear eyebrow gel, eyelash curlers, and clear, glossy lip oils and balms? Are all of these considered forbidden adornments? And what is a permissible alternative to perfume for women?

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The answer includes four issues:

1. Eyebrow gel: It is permissible to use it as an adornment inside the home, and it must be removed when performing ablution if it forms a layer that prevents water from reaching the skin. It is not permissible to use it if it prevents ablution, or when going out if the woman believes in the obligation of covering the face. 2. Lash lift (eyelash curling): It is permissible to use it as an adornment inside the home, and it is not permissible when going out if the woman believes in the obligation of covering the face. 3. Lip oils and moisturizers: Most of them do not affect the validity of ablution, and anything that forms a layer must be removed when performing ablution. As for adornment: it is permissible to use them inside the home, and it is not permissible when going out if the woman believes in the obligation of covering the face. 4. Scented oils and perfume alternatives: If their scent is apparent to others when going out, then it is not permissible to use them. If their scent is not apparent and their purpose is to perfume the body and remove odors, then there is no harm in using them when going out.

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