how long does it last?

The Tear Stick effect will last about 5-10 minutes, enough to cause tears to form and to keep them flowing. After 10 minutes, the menthol vapors will have mostly dissipated, so you will need to reapply the Tear Stick.

How long does it last? As in expiration date. 1 year? 10 years, ...?

It last aprox 1-3 theater seasons or one years worth of horror movie acting. Expiration date Varies but usually needs replacement a year after being bought.

Is anyone else able to smell the menthol when its applied?

Yes, you can definitely smell it right after it’s applied (not as strong as Vicks though) Eventually the smell wears off slowly.

How fast does this work?

The hotter the environment or your skin, it works immediately. If you are outside during cold months or in a well air conditioned space, it needs about 2-5 minutes for the peppermint vapors to begin floating in front of your eyes.

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Narrative Cosmetics Tear Stick | Cry Stick for Actors | Menthol Wax for Natural Tears on Cue | Professional SFX Stage Makeup for Film, Theatre, TV, Cosplay & Halloween

Narrative Cosmetics Tear Stick | Cry Stick for Actors | Menthol Wax for Natural Tears on Cue | Professional SFX Stage Makeup for Film, Theatre, TV, Cosplay & Halloween

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🌿Gentle, camphor-free with moisturizing shea butter

💄Compact lipstick-style, portable design

❄️Menthol-infused formula activates natural tears

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💧 Unlock authentic tears on demand — because real emotion can’t be faked!

SLEEK DISCREET - Twist-up lipstick-style stick fits perfectly in your pocket or makeup kit for quick backstage touch-ups.
CRY ON CUE NO DRAMA - Menthol vapors trigger genuine tears in 2-5 minutes for authentic emotional scenes.
ETHICAL LONG LASTING - Cruelty-free, vegetarian-made in the USA; one stick delivers dozens of flawless applications.
SENSITIVE SKIN FRIENDLY - Camphor-free, enriched with coconut oil and shea butter for smooth, irritation-free application.
PRO APPROVED PERFORMANCE - Trusted by film, TV, and theatre makeup artists for realistic SFX tears every time.

Narrative Cosmetics Tear Stick is a professional-grade, menthol-infused wax that activates with skin temperature to produce natural tears within minutes. Designed for actors and performers, it offers a gentle, camphor-free formula enriched with moisturizers, housed in a portable lipstick-style container. Trusted by industry pros, this cruelty-free, USA-made cry stick delivers dozens of applications for realistic, on-cue watery eyes in film, theatre, TV, cosplay, and Halloween.

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