You probably have a little tub of petroleum jelly stashed in a bathroom drawer, gathering dust next to a half-used bottle of dry shampoo and three kinds of lip balm (it’s OK — we all do).

But guess what? That old-school staple is a low-key beauty and lifestyle icon.

Whether you're getting ready for date night or just want your makeup to survive a happy hour meltdown, here are five unexpectedly fabulous ways to use petroleum jelly that’ll have you wondering why you ever underestimated it.

Make Your Perfume Last Longer

Want your signature scent to stick around all day (or night)? Rub a little petroleum jelly on your pulse points — wrists, neck, behind your ears — before spritzing.

It acts as a barrier that helps lock in fragrance and keeps it from evaporating too quickly. Even your 1

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