We’ve seen a lot of wild beauty trends over the years. Remember squiggly brows?! Some of the actually useful ones involve using unexpected items to make our lives easier, such as tape to guide eyeliner application. But what about the new TikTok trend of using lube as makeup primer? Yes, like personal lubricant often used during sex. Folks on TikTok are putting it on their face before applying foundation, as well as mixing it with their favorite complexion product. The results are mixed.

For some, it smoothes skin and allows makeup to apply evenly without bumps and flakes. It worked for TikToker @seananthonyv who said in a viral video, “You need to start mixing your lube with foundation. It makes it glide extra smooth.” @MannyMUA733 tries it, too. Both guys look great, though Manny notes his foundation is sure not to last even a few hours. Then you’ve got @itsrady who included it in her “best makeup hacks” video. What is going on?!

It looks like most of these creators used a silicone-based product to get a glowy, radiant finish to their foundation. As @glamzilla notes in her video, you can get the same effect with your favorite serum. Strangely, we saw @mikaylanogueira try it as well but the video seems to have been taken down. She used a water-based lube and did not like the process or the finished product. She said she gets a better glow from her favorite Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow.

Basically, there’s a chance this will work for you. But with all the stellar makeup primers on the market, what’s the point? Except for a fun TikTok, of course. Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, FAAD is a board-certified cosmetic and medical dermatologist at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York and clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College, tells STYLECASTER that lube can even be harmful to your skin.

“First and foremost, not all lubricants are the same and what may work fine as a facial makeup primer for one person could be irritating or breakout-inducing for others,” she says. “Some are oil-based and can clog pores. Others, like those with concentrated glycerin, can leave a sticky residue that may attract bacteria and debris, promoting acne.” Eek! You do not want to deal with that.

Murphy-Rose says using lubricant might be fine as primer in a pinch (though we’re not sure what situation that would be!), she definitely doesn’t recommend it for regular use. Though “water-based lubricants are least likely to clog pores and hypoallergenic products will be least likely to irritate skin,” she notes.

Lube as primer might be a funny TikTok trend, we’d stay skip it to keep your skin healthy. There are also great radiant primers on the market, including Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Primer + Serum ($17.99 at Ulta), Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum ($52 at Sephora) and Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Face Primer ($5.99 at Ulta). Save the lube for the more sexy things.

We’ve seen a lot of wild beauty trends over the years. Remember squiggly brows?! Some of the actually useful ones involve using unexpected items to make our lives easier, such as tape to guide eyeliner application. But what about the new TikTok trend of using lube as makeup primer? Yes, like personal lubricant often used during sex. Folks on TikTok are putting it on their face before applying foundation, as well as mixing it with their favorite complexion product. The results are mixed.

For some, it smoothes skin and allows makeup to apply evenly without bumps and flakes. It worked for TikToker @seananthonyv who said in a viral video, “You need to start mixing your lube with foundation. It makes it glide extra smooth.” @MannyMUA733 tries it, too. Both guys look great, though Manny notes his foundation is sure not to last even a few hours. Then you’ve got @itsrady who included it in her “best makeup hacks” video. What is going on?!

It looks like most of these creators used a silicone-based product to get a glowy, radiant finish to their foundation. As @glamzilla notes in her video, you can get the same effect with your favorite serum. Strangely, we saw @mikaylanogueira try it as well but the video seems to have been taken down. She used a water-based lube and did not like the process or the finished product. She said she gets a better glow from her favorite Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow.

Basically, there’s a chance this will work for you. But with all the stellar makeup primers on the market, what’s the point? Except for a fun TikTok, of course. Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, FAAD is a board-certified cosmetic and medical dermatologist at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York and clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College, tells STYLECASTER that lube can even be harmful to your skin.

“First and foremost, not all lubricants are the same and what may work fine as a facial makeup primer for one person could be irritating or breakout-inducing for others,” she says. “Some are oil-based and can clog pores. Others, like those with concentrated glycerin, can leave a sticky residue that may attract bacteria and debris, promoting acne.” Eek! You do not want to deal with that.

Murphy-Rose says using lubricant might be fine as primer in a pinch (though we’re not sure what situation that would be!), she definitely doesn’t recommend it for regular use. Though “water-based lubricants are least likely to clog pores and hypoallergenic products will be least likely to irritate skin,” she notes.

Lube as primer might be a funny TikTok trend, we’d stay skip it to keep your skin healthy. There are also great radiant primers on the market, including Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Primer + Serum ($17.99 at Ulta), Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum ($52 at Sephora) and Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Face Primer ($5.99 at Ulta). Save the lube for the more sexy things.

Most couples will experience marriage problems sooner or later. Sometimes these problems will result in a divorce, but you can prevent this from happening if you are willing to commit to nurture your marriage.

Here are five things you will need in order to solve your problems and build a better marriage.

Humility

You need humility in order to recognize your mistakes and make accommodations and allowances with your spouse. Your actions to fix the marriage might not always be reciprocated, however.

On the other hand, you might find it difficult to recognize your faults and apologize. You can stay humble by reminding yourself that your marriage and family are the most important things.

Communication Skills

You cannot address your marriage problems and find solutions unless you can openly talk about the relationship. This might not be easy if you have never openly communicated with your spouse.

You and your spouse will need to create an environment where you can talk about your feelings and about your issues without arguing and without judging each other.

Some couples are unable to accomplish this kind of communication without outside help. Having an experienced marriage coach, counselor or therapist can make all the difference in gaining new communication skills so you can start understanding one another on a more positive level.

Conflict Resolution Skills

Conflict resolution skills are crucial for a good marriage. They will help you get through this rough patch and will help you avoid more problems in the future.

You will have to be flexible and open to change with one another. This is especially true if you and your spouse don’t have the same views or want different things from the marriage.

Many couples do not have great conflict resolution skills to prevent falling into the same patterns that put your marriage in this difficult situation.

Kindness and Gratitude

Remember that your spouse should be your best friend. Do your best to show them kindness and gratitude, even if working on your issues is difficult.

Look for small things you can do to show kindness and affection, such as asking your spouse how their day was or surprising them with a small gift. Be positive and show your spouse that you could have a much better marriage by being kind to each other even if they do not reciprocate your efforts at first.

Fun Outlets

Working on your marriage can be emotionally draining, and it is important to have an outlet. Your outlet could be a new hobby so you can relax and have some alone time.

You could also benefit from spending an afternoon with a group of friends so you can have fun and think about other things than your marriage. Spending some quality time with your children or reaching out to friends and relatives for support can also be helpful.

Do You Need Help?

You are going to need these five things to save your marriage along with a lot of patience and courage. If you are not progressing like you would like to, think about receiving counseling, coaching or therapy help depending on your needs.

A marriage friendly counselor/coach or therapist will help you add to your communication skills along with your problem resolving skills.

You and your spouse will be able to practice these in a constructive manner and can also have a neutral third party if you tend to argue a lot. Think about meeting with a therapist if you need to address some personal problems that are affecting the marriage.

Why not go check the Free 1 Minute Marriage Assessment right now! You will be glad you did. There are many benefits in the online programs I offer – one being the limited number of in-person clients in my local office.

In your opinion, what are the things that can solve marriage problems? You are welcome to add your comments and questions!

When it comes to makeup and skincare, few do it as well as the French. I mean, just look at how life-changing every CeraVe product is (BTW, did you know they have a new chemical exfoliator that’s already getting rave reviews?). So, when I stumbled upon a moisturizer that shoppers call “magic,” I wasn’t surprised at all.

According to shoppers, Avène’s Hydrance Aqua-Gel Cream is a truly do-it-all product. It can act as a daily moisturizer, overnight mask, and under-eye gel. The lightweight cream is jam-packed with anti-aging ingredients that even out the look and smooth the feel of skin. It’s so effective that one shopper said it’s “the best [moisturizer] I have ever used. 56 and I look 36.”

The reason this anti-aging cream is so versatile is because of its heavy-lifting ingredients. It’s packed with hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate skin, and it also is made with cohederm, a trio of skin-savers that is known to restore your skin’s barrier while also preventing water loss. Also worth mentioning: the vegan formula is designed without parabens, soy, and other prominent allergens.

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Courtesy: Avène.

This is the kind of technology that we expect from a brand that’s nearly three centuries old. Shopper after shopper have heralded this moisturizer for its repairing and rejuvenating capabilities.

“They’re not lying,” one reviewer wrote. “This stuff is magic (and it smells amazing). I even saw results after one day of using this. My skin is glowy and hydrated without being greasy or tacky after use. AND my extremely sensitive skin is has had 0 problems with this. It’s a life-saver for everyone, especially those with very sensitive skin.”

So, basically, we’re adding this to our list of anti-aging hero products and adding it into our carts ASAP.

Kyle Richards’ Mascara at the Season 11 Reunion

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 11 Reunion Beauty

Just like Kyle Richards, the mascara we saw her holding while getting ready and simultaneously talking to Andy before filming the RHOBH Season 11 reunion is a real housewives OG (and one of my personal faves for years). Just going to show that the more storylines things change, the more they stay the same…

Fashionably,

Faryn

Click Here to Shop Her L’Oreal Mascara in a 2-Pack

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Click Here to See it Being Used By Dolores Catania

Click Here to Shop Another One of Kyle’s Favourite Mascaras (Mentioned on one of her Amazon Lives)

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Originally posted at: Kyle Richards’ Mascara