Wednesday, April 6, 2011

EYE MAKEUP REMOVER ALTERNATIVE: VASELINE



In 1859, petroleum jelly was discovered to protect and heal cuts and burns.  A young scientist named Robert Cheseborough then created a lighter version of petroleum jelly and mass-produced it as an ointment.  His first factory opened in 1870 and he named it "Vaseline".  Since then, Vaseline became a vastly popular item on drugstore shelves everywhere.


Overtime, people used Vaseline in more creative ways, including as a beauty product.  Like them, I am a huge fan of Vaseline and often use it to sooth chapped lips.  However, only until recently did I learn of this awesome, new trick: Vaseline takes off makeup!

Just look at all the mess that came off with two gentle wipes:



As a frugal girlie girl, I hated spending $20 on pricey makeup removers.  At $2 - $3 a bottle, Vaseline works just as well.  It also makes my skin soft and smooth, and doesn't irritate my eyes.  What a great discovery!






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15 comments:

  1. Roxy TeApril 6, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    oh my gosh! you're so smart! My remover cost $20. Def opting for the vaseline. Thanks for the tip love!

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  2. Segments of LifeApril 6, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Yeah, Vaseline sure is great. I never felt the need to waste money on makeup remover, with Vaseline, olive oil, or even Pond's cream in the house.

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  3. Just Another ShopaholicApril 6, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Thank you for sharing this! You are about to save me a lot of money!

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  4. Couture CarrieApril 6, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Nice!
    Love this idea!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  5. ElaineApril 6, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I use baby shampoo!

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  6. *~kAy~*April 6, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I have some at home! :3
    I'm going to try this tonight :3

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  7. ericaApril 7, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    I always use Vaseline to remove my makeup. My eyes are so sensitive this is what works best for me.

    xo

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  8. Miki GumiaApril 7, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I recently moved to my new blog http://chicstylista.wordpress.com/ I just want to thank you for the nice comments you've posted to my old blog, I hope you will subscribe to my new blog, xoxo miki of chicstylista

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  9. Gaby FauchonApril 7, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I'm not even sure if I have ever tried Vaseline to remove my eye makeup. I usually use baby oil but I'm not fond of the oily feeling afterwards )=

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  10. m.fayApril 7, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    doesn't seem very exciting, but sounds like it does the trick. love your tips!

    m.fay
    amateur couture

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  11. KatherineApril 7, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I love Vaseline for taking off eye makeup and it's also a good moisturizer :)

    www.featherfactor.com

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  12. AngelaApril 7, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    olive oil works pretty well too.

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  13. SiennaApril 8, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    such a good tip!!

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  14. ShevahApril 8, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Yes! Vaseline works wonders and it doesnt dry your eyes out! Woo woo. Love it.

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  15. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Omy, I'm definitely going to try this out

    doasbg.blgospot.com

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