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As much as we all love shopping to satisfy our makeup/shoes/clothes obsessions, parting with $$$ in this recession is not so fun. But, don’t worry, there are plenty of beauty products available to satisfy multiple needs at less than $5. One of our recent favorites is regular old Chapstick. Not only can you use it to moisturize your lips, but it also makes a great base for eye shadow.
The great thing about Chapstick is that it’s slightly emollient but not greasy like Vaseline. Apply a thin coat onto your lids and then apply powder shadow. The sheen from the Chapstick will give your eyes a dewy look that’s perfect for the Spring/Summer time, and the slight tackiness from the wax content will grab the pigment for longer hold.
Quick Notes:
- This should also work for you if you have oily-skin, but if you feel it’s too rich for your skin type try a regular primer like Urban Decay’s Primer Potion or one of MAC’s paints.
- You can also use Chapstick as a base for your lipstick – it’s perfect for turning matte lippies into creamy for the warm months.
- Make sure to not use the flavored/mint ones – eyelids are sensitive and the tingly sensation may irritate your lids – so be sure to use the original formula!
thanks for the warning- you know me, i wouldve applied to my eyes. cant wait to try it.
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What a great tip! I recently bought my first eyeshadow primer, but my cousin nicked it so I haven’t been using primer at all. I will definitely try this!
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I use Mac’s paint called ‘untitled’ as a primer and though it does a great job, it doesn’t give a dewy look. Will definitely try this!
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i really love the MAC paint pot’s for primers, which can change the way your eyeshadow shines. i personally like blackground, for a great smokey eye and deep, for that deep blue/purple for the summer
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I use the same one!
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I haven’t yet tried the paint pots. I sometimes use the fluidline in blacktrack when I do black eyeshadow, but I will definitely try the blackground and deep!
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wow, nice trick, will definitely give it try.
Do you know any natural way that I can keep my lids free from oil?
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Hi Aura, thanks for the comment!
Unfortunately, I’m not aware of any natural ways to keep your lids oil-free. Most of the home remedies that people use for the rest of their face (lemon, yogurt, honey) are too harsh for the delicate area around the eyes. But, I will keep looking and if I find anything out I’ll be sure to post it!
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Hi Lipstick Masala,
Thanks so much, I really appreciated this. Will keep coming to check your beauty tips.
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I know you have warned not to use chapstick with mentholatum for the lids, but I have used it because I have no other choice.
Do you think there are dangerous side effects?
I hope not. Your chapstick trick really worked!
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Hi aura,
I’m not sure about dangerous side effects, but I do believe the menthol probably won’t be best for frequent use due to any fumes/irritation it may cause in the long run. It may be best to check with a doctor, I say hold off on the chapstick until you can get your hands on a regular one. I’m so glad to hear it worked for you!!
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would Chapstick Lip Balm Cherry work or not ?? i use that flavor for my lip only. but im wondering if it would work for my eyes cause u said it would irritated my eyes if i use flavored. help me please. im new to make up and all of that and i have no idea what to do what i need and everything. so please i need your help.
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Hi Ashley, welcome to the site
I would actually recommend that you use the regular plain version of chapstick. The reason I suggest you stay away from the mint one is because of the cooling/burning sensation you may feel on your lids and you don’t want to get mint in your eyes. Cherry does not have the same effect, but in order to “flavor” the gloss, they most likely put in extra ingredients. I’d suggest trying to go as “pure” as you possibly can and stick to the original
Hope that helps, feel free to ask me any other questions!
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[...] – If you want to save $$$ and want to go for a dewey look, some suggest using Vaseline. We have not personally tried this – sounds too greasy, but it has worked for many. Another great alternative that we personally like is Chapstick – it’s less greasy and adheres better, plus it’s super cheap – check out our previous post on using Chapstick as a primer HERE. [...]
So I use MAC Paint Pot in Painterly, but it really causes my eyeshadow to crease after only an hour or two. WHat should I do?
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Lipstick Masala Reply:
January 1st, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Hi there Tyler,
Unfortunately, even though the paint pots provide long lasting power, many have complained that their makeup creases over it. If you want to continue to use painterly, you can try to use the same primer that you use for your face under the paint pot. But, rather than do that (you shouldn’t have to double on primer just to get your shadows to stay on!) you should try to return the painterly and go for Urban Decay Primer Potion or Too Faced Shadow Insurance. There are lots of eye shadow primers out there and different brands work for different people – toss the painterly and play around with other primers until you find one you love!
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