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Slugging

/ˈslʌɡɪŋ/ · verb · informal

Sealing your face in a thick occlusive layer overnight for plump, dewy skin.

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Definitions

1

A skincare technique of coating the face in petroleum jelly or another occlusive at night to lock in moisture.

“I slug every winter to stop my skin flaking.”
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2

Extended to slugging just the lips or hands for the same sealed-in effect.

“Lip slugging before bed saved my chapped lips.”
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3

Used as a noun for the practice itself in routine talk.

“Slugging is the cheapest step in my whole routine.”
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Slugging In A Sentence

Slugged last night and woke up glazed donut glowing.
Petroleum jelly and a good cleanser, slugging changed my skin.
Don't slug over actives, learned that the painful way.

Origin & Usage

Rooted in K-beauty and Black skincare communities, the name comes from the slug-like slick sheen the occlusive leaves. It went viral on skincare TikTok around 2021–2022.

Variants sluglip sluggingslugged
Tags #gen-z#internet#american

People Also Ask

What does slugging mean in skincare?

Coating your face in a thick occlusive like petroleum jelly overnight to seal in moisture for plumper, dewier skin.

Is slugging good for acne-prone skin?

It can trap oil and clog pores for some, so people with acne-prone or oily skin should be cautious.

Where did slugging come from?

K-beauty and Black skincare communities, named for the slug-like sheen the occlusive leaves on the skin.

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