Futurewise
3 months ago
I got the Slug Balm during the last Futurewise Thingdrop and I quite like the product. As somebody with congested but dehydrated combo skin, slugging has always felt a bit out of my reach because of breakout fears. I know that Vaseline (the OG slugging method) is supposed to be non comedogenic, but the idea of coating my face in thick ointment and not letting my skin breath has always felt counter intuitive. Then Futurewise enters the party; I really like that the entire purpose of the brand is slugging because it makes me feel like I'm guessing less on what I'm doing and instead being intentional and acne skin-safe with slugging. The packaging is very fun and the product inside is a solid balm but melts into more of an oily ointment with the heat of your fingers. It does not feel as thick as Vaseline to me, personally. It is fragrance and color free. I have found that in addition to slugging, I actually really like this product here and there on dry or irritated spots. I put this on my orbital area to seal in my eye cream on my very dry winter lids and bags. I use this on my sensitive neck where its irritated and itchy from wearing my scarf. I dot in on dry flaky bits around my nose. And it hasn't broken me out! I've only used it on my entire face once and it didn't transfer to my pillowcase or feel weird at all. Now...can Aquaphor or Vaseline do all of these things? Yes. Do I feel better using something meant for this purpose/the face specifically? Also yes. A little goes a long way, and I think the product will last a long time. I would repurchase.
