Beauty on a Budget: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

February 13, 2012 4:30 pm     Posted in Beauty  Katherine g+ page


By Katherine

Okay, so this may sound like a weird pick for a beauty product column but I 100% swear by Vaseline. For years I’ve been using it for everything to keep my skin and lips moisturized. Especially for lips. I literally put it on every morning and every night before bed, and even before heading out for the night, and haven’t had to worry about chapped lips all winter.

But there is so much more you can do with Vaseline; it is seriously a beauty wonder product. As I mentioned, you can also apply it to dry skin like elbows or feet, but it can also help you apply makeup. If you mix a little bit of the petroleum jelly with a loose powder eye shadow or blush, it creates this great creamy texture and you’ll get more of a dewey look. When you’re coming in for the night, don’t to bed with makeup on or feel like you need to shell out for a fancy remover. Vaseline is a gentle and affordable eye makeup remover. Grab a few tissues and cotton balls and you’re good to go!

So basically, if you want a product that will keep your skin and lips incredibly smooth all winter while also giving you new ways to use the makeup you already have, pick up some Vaseline ASAP. You can find a small or large tub of Vaseline in the baby care section of the drug store and it won’t cost you more than five bucks.

11 Comments on "Beauty on a Budget: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly"

  1. Krista says:
    Mon, 13th Feb 20126:00 pm 

    Honestly, I can't do this. If I leave any sort of lip balm on while I sleep, especially vaseline, I end up with acne near my lips! I have really clear skin otherwise, but this tip doesn't work for everyone. make sure you try it when you aren't in a high profile spot for a few days first.

  2. Sophia says:
    Mon, 13th Feb 20126:58 pm 

    I've always used Vaseline that I think it's crazy when people don't haha except I don't like using it as a makeup remover. Too much smearing for my tastes!

  3. Rox says:
    Tue, 14th Feb 201212:52 am 

    After I heard Dr. Oz say that Vaseline is a no-no, I don't use it. I stick with shea butter/

  4. ltmfco says:
    Tue, 14th Feb 20129:36 am 

    rmmere

  5. Ashley- GWU says:
    Tue, 14th Feb 201210:25 am 

    I've only ever used vaseline on my lips when they get extremely chapped but I never thought to mix it with make up!

  6. Katherine - University of Delaware says:
    Fri, 17th Feb 20128:14 am 

    Good to know Krista!!! And Rox I definitely want to look into what Dr. Oz is saying. If shea butter is really better then I'd be hooked! Haha.

  7. sam says:
    Fri, 24th Feb 20124:04 am 

    regular chapstick works better than vaseline for me, and while its pretty good for removing eyemakeup, i also read that it clogs pores with frequent use. so id just say its not for everyone

  8. Leah says:
    Fri, 24th Feb 20126:10 pm 

    The thing about vaseline is that it doesn't actually provide any moisture- it just keeps it from escaping. But I still use it over a lip balm sometimes when I need the extra boost.

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