A term used for people with mascara on when an emotional moment comes up the mascara may mess up their face when they cry.

Commonly used on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Chris Evans, where he warns listeners wearing mascara when he talks about something emotional.
Mark: Hey Lucy, Wanna watch Titanic with me? There might be a mascara warning.
Lucy: Sure.
by Ipsylon October 8, 2018
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