Vaseline is a refined form of petroleum jelly that is thin and transparent, like a cream. This colorless and odorless product has immense moisturizing properties, which have made it widely appreciated for over 140 years.
Originally named ‘Wonder Jelly’, Vaseline can do real wonders to heal dry patches! In today’s post, you are about to unravel a handful of beauty tricks using Vaseline. Feeling curious? Read on to find more.
9 Clever Vaseline Beauty Uses To Add To Your Regime RN
Let’s get in. Before that here is another Vaseline beauty tips post that’s super helpful.
24 Amazing Vaseline Hacks You Didn’t Know
1. Pigments and Glitters Eyeshadow Base
Lately, eyeshadow pigments and glitter powders have been back in trend. Due to their loose and powdery texture, applying these starry products can be too tricky for an amateur.
If not handled carefully, glitter can cause a lot of fallout, and you’ll look like a glitterball. Vaseline comes in handy to fix the whole glitter game!
How-to:
Take a little amount of Vaseline to your ring finger and spread it evenly to your eyelids. Now take the glitter of your choice in a thin brush and pat it over the Vaseline-wrapped area and you will have nice glittery eyes!
2. Makeup Remover
Do you have sensitive, acne-prone skin and wish to wear heavy waterproof makeup? Well, fear not because Vaseline is here. It will not block your pores while removing makeup.
How-to:
Apply a thick layer of Vaseline to your face and anyplace else you have makeup on. Massage with a light yet firm hands.
Take a wet cotton pad and wipe it off. In just two minutes, you can remove waterproof makeup.
3. Manage Frizzy Hair
Frizzy hair makes your best look kind of dull. That is why frizz control is extremely important if you are opting for a sleek or neat look. Without spending a fortune on expensive serums, gels, or pomades you can rely on Vaseline.
How-to:
Take a bit of Vaseline in your index finger and rub your thumb and index finger to warm it. With light inward motion of your fingers tame the unruly fly-aways and baby hairs. Your hair will stay in place for 4-5 hours without any touch-ups.
4. Cuticle Softening
This is my favorite Vaseline hack. I love doing those pampering manicures and pedicures in the comfort of my own home. I use Vaseline to achieve clean and cuticle-free nails.
How-to:
Apply Vaseline to your cuticles in a generous amount. Let it seep into the dead cells for 5-6 minutes and then gently push the cuticles with proper tools.
5. Lip and Cheek Stain
If you love lip stains and blush, you can try using Vaseline to DIY one for yourself. It comes in handy at times or when you’re just broke like yours truly. Don’t get me started, do you know I use beetroot for cheek and nose blush at times?
And kid you not, it works so well. There is an airbrush kinda finish, looks perfectly natural. But you gotta use it in a certain way. I will create a post on that too. You know what I went to college with it and got compliments lol.
How-to:
Mix a pinch of powder blush with ½ teaspoon of Vaseline to give it an even consistency and voila! Your lip and cheek stain is ready to use. This technique works for DIY shimmer highlighters as well.
6. Preventing Hair Dye Stains
A most annoying spin-off of at-home hair coloring is dye stains all over your hairline. We don’t want that. To avoid it, this particular hack is an all-time winner!
How-to:
Before moving on with hair color application, apply a medium-thick layer of Vaseline on your hairline. When you are done with the application part, just wipe off the Vaseline layer with a cotton pad.
7. Perfect Manicure or Pedicure
Yet another mani-pedi-related hack for you! Well, flawless nail paint application is not as easy as it looks. It often gets messy with nail paint spilling around the nail bed onto your skin. To remove them quickly, I go for this small trick.
How-to:
Apply a narrow and thin layer of Vaseline around your nails before applying nail polish and then paint your nails as usual. When the nail paint dries off, scrape off the Vaseline layer.
8. Lip Gloss
No other budget-friendly product can give an illusion of plump lips than lip glosses. Currently, I like the Elf one which is a dupe and it works fantastic.
How-to:
Apply your lip color and mattify it using a face tissue. Take a little Vaseline on your finger and dab it at the center of your upper and lower lips to imitate fuller lips.
9. Brow Gel
If you are looking for a DIY bow gel, then I got you. Vaseline can be used as a brow gel.
How-to:
Fill your eyebrows first. Take very little Vaseline in your index finger. Run your index finger through the brow. Comb it with an eyebrow comb or a clean mascara wand to add a final touch. This ensures brow hairs stay put for long.
These were a few tried and tested beauty uses of Vaseline. Which one did you like most?
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