All too often we forget to give thanks for the things that make hard times of no sleep, jet lag or dry skin just a little easier for us.
Sure, you knew you were wrong for buying those 5-inch-heels, but who was there for you? Gel inserts. And yes, you knew there was a possibility that you were a bit too unkempt for the whole red lipstick thing, but who saved you from getting it smeared on your teeth? Vaseline did. And it’s time we show a little respect in return.
This Thanksgiving, when your Aunt Myrtle asks you what you’re thankful for, you tell her “the forgotten ones” and silently bow your head in reminder of the often overlooked beauty products that keep you beautiful.
Join us as we give thanks to them below.
1. SPANX:
Remember that time you swore you were going to lose that extra 5 pounds before fitting in that dress? You didn’t, but you looked like you dropped a quick 10 thanks to good ol’ Spanx. Give thanks.
2. BIO OIL:
You’re pregnant? Sunburned? Have dry skin, stretch marks or acne scars? Bio Oil is here to save you from yourself. Give thanks.
3. BROW POWDER:
You tried it. You tried to cheat on your threading lady and now you’re left wondering if your brows will send you a postcard from their one way flight to “off your face”-land. Brow powder is there to help you be more Cara Delevingne, and less chola. Give thanks.
4. OIL BLOTTERS:
Yeah, your makeup was flawless…6 hours ago, but now it’s about to slide down to your chin thanks to oily skin. Who has your back? Paper oil blotters (or toilet seat covers if you’re in a jiff). Give thanks.
5. ROSEBUD SALVE LIPBALM:
It’s cold, your lips are chapped and nothing else gets the job done quite like Rosebud. Also serves as a pretty nifty moisturizer for that chafed nose. Give thanks.
6. HEEL SAVERS:
Oh, you thought you were Carrie Bradshaw and made to run around this city treating flats like the anti-Christ? You were wrong. These babies slide in your shoes, or hang out in your purse and are there when you need to live a much more realistic, “I have to catch a train, because I pay NYC rent and can’t afford a taxi” moments. Give thanks.
7. BABY OIL:
You know you shouldn’t be tanning, but sometimes you cheat with this one if you want to get-er-done quick and easy. And by the same token, it makes for a stellar eye makeup remover for stubborn mascara and does an equal good job protecting your ears from hair color. You can slather some on after the shower for soft feet, and it’s still soft enough for a baby. Give thanks.
9. VASELINE:
The holy grail of versatility. You clean everything from belly buttons to mascara off while still serving as one of the most reliable all-purpose beauty products of all time. Bow our heads to give a few extra seconds of thanks.
10. COCOA BUTTER:
Always supple. Always smelling sweet, and banishing skin imperfections, Cocoa Butter, to you we give endless thanks.
