When it’s good, it’s really good. And when it’s bad, it’s really bad. There’s really no other way to describe a Reddit thread.
On any given day, we’re scrolling and clicking our way into a information blackhole. What we come out with is always a surprise; especially when it concerns a beauty topic. Threads like /r/MakeupAddiction and /r/Skincare Addiction are constantly schooling us on everything from just-released products to honest reviews on cult classics. But neither of those topics are as entertaining or attention-grabbing as a good old fashioned hack.
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We’re well acquainted with the “oldie, but goodie” ones, like mixing moisturizer with foundation or using body heat to warm up mascara. Those are great and all, but the ones we truly love sharing are offbeat and almost impossible to mess up. If you’re anything like us and love tips that live off the beaten path, familiarize yourself with seven of our favorite Reddit-approved beauty tricks below. Chafing Gel as Primer
What’s made with the same ingredients as makeup primer and three times cheaper" According to Reddit user, i_tell_you_what, it’s Monistat Chafing Gel. Even though it slightly grosses her friends out, the non-medicated version is chock full of benefits.
“Its main ingredient is nontoxic silicone Dimethicone. If that sounds familiar it should. It’s the main ingredien...