Updated October 23rd, 2019 at 19:14 IST

Lip balm: 5 hacks that every woman must know

Lip Balm, apart from being a moisturizer to your lips can also double as many essential things. Here are some of the hacks that every woman needs to know.

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Winter season is approaching, which means that the season of chapped lips is here. Carrying a lip balm along with you, wherever you go seems like an easy fix for  dry and chapped lips. Lp balm is a moisturiser that contains petroleum jelly, cocoa butter, beeswax, shea butter and much more, which not only moisturises the skin but also creates a protective barrier. However, a lip balm can do much more than just cure chapped lips. Here are some of the lip balm hacks that every woman must know about.

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Keep the eyeshadow in place

Applying a thin layer of lip balm bore applying your eyeshadow will ensure that it stays place and does not spread. It is said that the lip balm acts as a primer when applied as a base for the eye-shadow. The eyeshadow will be applied more smoothly than ever and will also stay on longer. Putting on a little lip balm on your makeup brush before applying the eyeshadow helps you get a deeper pigment.

Soften your dry cuticles

If you haven’t gotten around to getting a manicure, then the easy fix to get rid of dry cuticles is by applying the lip balm. Cuticle oil is expensive; however, applying a lip balm to your cuticles is an easy and a cheaper fix. Take a small amount of lip balm on your finger and massage your cuticles gently. The lip balm contains oil in them, which instantly softens your dry cuticles.

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Tame your eyebrows

When there is an odd hair that sticks out from your eyebrows, use a lip balm to take the odd hair. Make sure that you use the lip balm on your eyebrows before using a brow pencil. Take some lip balm on your fingers and apply it on your eyebrows. Shape the brow with a spoolie or a brow brush after applying the lip balm.

Clean mascara smudges

Smudging your mascara while applying it is one of the most commonly made mistakes. You don’t need to worry about ruining your makeup while cleaning the mascara stain. Dab a little lip balm on a Q-tip or a cotton swab and erase the makeup. You may also apply the lip balm on the area and then wipe it off with a tissue. The lip balm will help in lifting the mascara stain without ruining your makeup.

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Cure blisters on your feet

The feeling of not being able to wear your favourite heels because of the painful blisters is very common. Grease the inner side of your heels by applying lip balm on it. Take some lip balm on your hand and apply it on the sides of your footwear. The texture acts like a barrier and does not allow your foot to get scraped, which prevents your feet from getting blisters.

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Published October 23rd, 2019 at 10:59 IST