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How to get rid of upper lip burn from Hair Removal Cream. (photo)

CathyKatKJul 3, 2016
July 2 2016 I decided to use a hair removal cream on my upper lips, after 4 minutes it was stinging so i quickly removed it. I've been putting some suncreen SPF 50 cause i think it would help.. I really wanna get rid of this because i have school tom. I aslo hope it starts peeling off.

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