You use it give a pop of color to your lips, you dab it on your cheeks for a natural flush, and these days, even on eyelids too!
But did you know that a lipstick’s versatility doesn’t end there? Apparently, this makeup essential also plays a part in people’s skincare routines.
The procedure is simple. After cleansing your face for bedtime, glide some product on the spots and that’s it! See your pimples shrink overnight (depending on your skin type).
How does this work?
Lipstick helps in shrinking acne or pimples.
How this cosmetic product became a skincare hack is quite bizarre, if you phrase it that way. But, actually, it’s because of waxes such beeswax, ozokerite, and candelilla that make up (pun intended) a lipstick causing the area to dry up— which explains why your face appears smoother afterwards.
In addition, Carnauba wax— a key ingredient that maintains the lipstick on its solid form, thanks to its high melting point— removes dead skin cells, oil, and dirt.
Does this work?
Is this effective? Well, that is the question. Here are some testaments from people who have tried and tested:
HELLO! GUSTO KO LANG ISHARE NA EFFECTIVE PALA TALAGA ANG LIPSTICK SA PIMPLES NA MAMALAKI ? NAWALA PIMPLE KO SA ILONG IN JUST 24HRS!!!!!!
— sissy (@brvcrlss) August 16, 2019
used my Revlon colorburst red matte lipstick to dry up my pimples and it's hilariously working.
— Krystyll Dyan (@krysorpilla) October 22, 2016
Have you tried this skincare hack? Tell us what you think in the comments!
Disclaimer: Results may vary depending on your skin type.