5 Amazing Lip Balm Beauty Hacks

Your lip balm can do more than just salvage and moisturise chapped lips. There are a number of brilliant beauty hacks that you can do with your lip balm. Discover more uses for that stick of lip balm or little pot of vaseline with these surprising tips and tricks. Perfect for those who love to get optimal use out of their beauty products and save a little on the monthly spend.

From makeup hacks to hair care, here are our favourite lip balm hacks for your cheeks, brows, lids & lashes, and hair.

1. Lip balm as a highlighter

First and foremost, your lip balm can achieve a perfect sheen for a highlighter-slash-cheek-stain. Begin by using a single layer, applying to the apples of the cheeks and working outward and upward to achieve a defined dewy look.

To keep the highlighter looking dewy, not greasy, tap the balm onto your cheekbone with your ring finger for the lightest layer. Additionally, avoid oil-producing areas like the centre of the forehead, the chin, and the sides of the nose.

2. Create a creamy eyeshadow

If you’d like to make a powerful eye make-up statement, apply a layer of glossy lip balm to your lids to achieve a gorgeous dewy eyeshadow look. For best results, mix a powder eyeshadow into some lip balm – a great use for any broken eyeshadows you have in the cupboard.

This lip balm and eyeshadow trick has been used by backstage make-up artists for years. Enjoy a creamy eyeshadow look without having to buy any new products. 

3. Lip balm for longer lashes

Not only will lip balm help your lashes curl, the natural oils will help them grow longer and stay strong over time. No need for any expensive eyelash serums, you can just make use of what you already have.

Start by applying lip balm to the inner corner of your eyelid and then spread along the lash line to the outer edge of your eye, making sure that your skin gets some moisture as well. Then, use an eyelash curler to curl your lashes before applying mascara. Just remember, be careful what you use around your eyes and opt for a lip balm with natural ingredients. For best results, try basic Vaseline.

4. An alternative to brow gel

Most lip balm consistency is slightly thicker than the majority of brow gels, but it’s a great alternative because it won’t dry crunchy. Use a spoolie brush to swipe a little lip balm through your brows. Perfect for creating that on-trend feathery look.

Not only will lip balm hold your brow hairs in place, it’ll also help keep them wonderfully moisturised and conditioned. You’ll get a hint of shine that you can’t usually achieve with a standard brow gel.

5. Lip balm for hair care

A fifth and final alternative use for lip balm that works like a charm is taming unruly hair and fixing those split ends. Just rub a little bit of lip balm on your palms or fingertips and spruce up your hair!

Lip balm is also good at keeping those flyaway hairs in place. Just be careful not to use too much, or your hair may end up looking greasy. A little bit of balm will do the trick.

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