Drugstore Beauty Queen: Vaseline

by Anne Metz (Subscribe to Anne Metz's posts), Posted Oct 24th 2006 at 12:29PM

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If you're interested in getting more bang for your buck from your next trip to the drugstore, you might consider picking up a tub of Vaseline. By far, Vaseline is the cheapest cosmetic item in the world, but many people do not realize that petroleum jelly has a slew of beauty uses. Trust me on this one, it's not just for your lips! Here are a few of the ways that I use the old blue topped stand-by:

Eye makeup remover: As someone who only occasionally wears eye makeup, it really doesn't make sense for me to have a separate eye makeup remover on hand for the off chance that I might need it. Instead, I smear a generous goop of Vaseline on my eyelids and wipe it off with a cotton makeup pad. Voila! no more makeup.

Eyebrow tamer: Beauty editors want you to think that you need to purchase a separate brow gel to keep your arches in place during the day. But what I've found is that applying a little bit of Vaseline to a clean mascara brush is a great way to instantly tame your brows.

Mascara: As I've already mentioned, mascara is not my favorite thing to put on everyday. But since my eyelashes are blond, I do find that coating my top lashes gives them a little bit more definition than they would have on their own.

Lip gloss base: Do you have a lipstick that you love but which it was in a lighter formulation? Well, one easy way to double your color options is to take a slice of lipstick and mix it in a pill tin to make your own custom lip gloss.

Filed under: Fashion, Designers & Brands
Tags: beauty tips, BeautyTips, makeup, vaseline

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Tara 10-24-2006 @ 5:29PM

Vaseoline absolutely, hands down, is the best cure all for skin. Great for curing dry skin the winter and summer. Smear a large amount on your feet (you can also do this with your hands if they're really dry) & put a pair of socks on. In the morning your feet are sooo soft. Everybody keeps saying about using it as a makeup remover, which it's great for, but you can also use as a night cream for your eyes to prevent crows feet. My mother and grandmother have used it for years as an eye cream. I swear by it!!!!!

jan 10-24-2006 @ 5:39PM

I have always read that it is not a good idea to use protroleum jelly on anything. Who knows what all that protroleum will do to you in the long run. I have read this many times. I used to use it, but no more. Think about it

Penny Linton 10-24-2006 @ 5:53PM

Great tips! I would like to add one more for Vaseline. It makes a great eye moisturizer. I like to use it in winter time when the air is dry . I apply a little under my eyes and tiny bit on upper lid to prevent dryness in those areas.

denise 10-24-2006 @ 6:36PM

i agree on the uses for dry hands and feet but as an eye cream or anything else thats sensative im not so sure about the name petro jelly is a bit on the scary side we use petro to power our cars etc think about it

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