We all love beauty hacks, especially those with busy lives, who don’t have oodles of money or time to sit in front of a mirror perfecting their look. Our list of 15 awesome make-up tips and hacks will show you simple DIY ways of getting the most out of your make-up products and routines.
There are countless beauty products on the market to choose from so it may surprise you that there are household items you can use to substitute for over-priced beauty tools. Keep it simple and practical and you can avoid wasting money, time, and product.
Make your eyes look wider
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If you want to get that Audrey Hepburn look with big, wide eyes, try this different application of mascara. Instead of applying the mascara in a sweeping upward motion, sweep the mascara towards the nose for fuller looking eyelashes and wider eyes.
Apply Perfume Correctly
To make your perfume smell and last longer over the course of the day or evening, simply spray on your pulse points. It's a waste to spray it all over yourself because when not applied properly, the scent will dissipate quicker.
Use Every Drop of your Liquid Makeup
We’ve all experienced trying to squeeze that last bit of liquid makeup out its tube before throwing it in the bin. Well, before it hits the trash, first cut the open and use a spoon to scoop all the remnants out into plastic pods.
Enhance Eye Shadow Color
It’s possible to intensify any eye shadow color with this simple trick. Take a white eyeliner and ‘color-in’ the eyelid. Then take the eyeshadow color you want to use and apply it over the white eyeliner. The white underneath intensifies the eyeshadow color.
Make Lipstick Stay On Longer
This is one of the best lipstick routines to ensure long-lasting color for hours. Apply lipstick as usual then press half a tissue between your lips to absorb any excess. Use the other tissue half and place it on your lips and apply translucent powder over the tissue to seal the color.
Homemade Lip Gloss
If something is broken, it usually sees the inside of a bin. However, don't be too quick to throw away broken eyeshadows because they have can still be very useful. For a homemade lip gloss recipe, crush the eye shadow to powder and mix it with petroleum jelly (Vaseline).
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Avoid Lipstick on your Teeth
Ever arrived at a party wearing a big fat smile, only to discover you had lipstick on your teeth all this time? Remember this tip to avoid those embarrassing moments. Once you put on lipstick, place your finger in your mouth and close it around the finger. The excess lipstick is wiped onto your finger, and not your teeth.
Reuse Dried Out Mascara
Whenever your mascara dries out, simply add a few drops of saline solution to the mascara, and give it a good shake. Saline solution is a neutral lubricant that adds moisture to the mascara, making it usable again. Another make-up item that can avoid immediate disposal.
Retain Eyelash Curl
Heated styling items are more effective than cold instruments. If you find your eyelash curlers do the trick but for a short amount of time then try heating the curlers first with a hairdryer. Let it cool slightly before curling the lashes and the heat will make it set for longer.
More Eyelash Volume
Why spend hundreds on expensive mascara to pump up and add volume to your eyelashes when you can easily apply translucent powder to your lashes in between mascara coats? Most likely, you'll have powder in your make-up kit without having to spend another cent.
Split Ends
If you’re starting to notice split ends but you don’t want or need a full haircut just yet, you can try this nifty trick. Take a small section of hair strands and twist them together. You will clearly see wayward strands sticking out. Use sharp hair scissors to trim off the split ends.
Perfecting French Manicures
This next tip is so easy, yet ingenious. If you want the quality of a manicurist but don’t have the budget, then try this DIY trick. Buy 20 small rubber bands. Take each one and wrap them on a finger across the nail and adjust the space so you can apply the polish for perfectly straight borders.
Frizzy Hair
This trick could be a blessing to those managing or struggling with a head of curly hair every day. There are various reasons why curly hair goes frizzy and one of them might surprise you. Using a towel to dry your hair! Towels actually create friction and will give more frizz. Instead, try a tee shirt or cotton pillowcase to dry your hair.
Tame Your Baby Hairs
Old toothbrushes have a million uses and we might all think its to do with cleaning but after you've disinfected an old toothbrush, you can use it to smooth out and brush your hairline baby hairs. You can even use a bit of hairspray on the toothbrush to set your hair in place.
Tame Your Brows
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Eyebrows are fashionable and big eyebrows are even more so. However, untidy, bushy eyebrows might not be so cool and there’s an easy way to deal with this without much effort. Rub some clear lip balm over the brows and shape them into place.
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