Chop some onions and linger over them. Some people are more sensitive than others; you may only need to cut a little bit of the onion, or you may need to really linger. Cooked onions do not produce this effect. Refrigerated onions and onions doused with water as you cut them will also fail to make your eyes water. Sweet onions, like Vidalia onions, often don’t produce as strong a watering effect in your eyes as stronger white or yellow onions. [2] X Research source
You may have to wait a few moments before your eyes respond to your application of toothpaste. Most common toothpastes should work for the purposes of making your eyes water as most toothpastes contain sodium lauryl sulfate, a known eye irritant. All natural toothpastes, or toothpastes missing the ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate, may not work as well for making your eyes water. [3] X Research source
You’ll have to experiment with how much peppermint oil you use. Some individuals will be more sensitive to it than others. Avoid getting the oil in your eyes, as it can create stinging, redness, and discomfort. [4] X Research source
You might also make use of a tear stick, which is much like lip balm infused with menthol and camphor to make you tear up. Simply smear a small amount under each eye, and you should feel its effects. [5] X Research source
Saline solution is a liquid solution formulated to be about the same as the tears that wet your eye making this a safe and practical way of making your eyes look teary. Saline solution and eye drops can be found at most drug stores. [7] X Research source
Be aware that this trick sets up a chain reaction that can lead to stinging eyes, creating a bloodshot appearance. You should only do this with clean hands to prevent the introduction of germs into your eyes. [8] X Research source
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Try to choose a character whose situation you can relate to. Relatable characters will make it easier for you to slip into their mindset, and from there, get the watering response going. [16] X Research source
”I’m not good enough. ” ”No one will ever love me. ” ”I can’t do anything right. ” ”Why does everybody leave me?”[17] X Research source
To help yourself get into the mood to cue your eye watering, you might want to bring some headphones and a music player so you can listen to the sad song before you need your eyes to water. When it’s time to water up, take off the headphones and continue playing the song in your head until your tear glands begin to water. [18] X Research source
