Do cosmetics, such as kohl, lipstick, blush, and eyeshadow—whether waterproof or not—prevent water from reaching the skin during ablution?
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If the dye has a substance that prevents water from reaching the skin, then it invalidates ablution and must be removed before it. However, if it is merely a color or a trace without a substance, then the ablution is valid. Many cosmetics are just color and do not have a substance.
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