CALAMINE lotion has gone viral on TikTok for an unlikely reason: Women are using the anti-itch medication as a makeup primer under foundation.
Intrigued, I tried the beauty hack for a few days and the results were a bit surprising.
Calamine lotion is a topical medication used to relieve itchiness. Light pink in color, it’s typically recommended as a treatment for bug bites, chickenpox, poison ivy, and similar ailments.
But throughout 2022, cosmetics fans have posted TikTok videos in which they claim that it’s also a great makeup primer for oily skin.
I have combination skin, and normally get oily around my forehead, cheeks, and nose, so I was unsure of what to expect from the product.