How can we determine if a substance acts as a barrier preventing ablution and washing? Specifically, what constitutes a barrier, and how can we test it, whether it is lipstick, mascara, or eyeliner?
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
If the mentioned substances (such as lipstick and others) form a barrier that prevents water from reaching the skin, then the ablution is invalid. The determination of this matter is the responsibility of the individual.
Source: Answers to Inquiries, Purity, Rules of Ablution, Q 141
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
The criterion for a barrier is that it must be a visible substance that prevents water from reaching the skin. If there is doubt about whether something is a barrier or not, it must be removed or water must be applied underneath it.
Source: Official website.
May you be successful in all good.