From making your lipstick last longer to DIY pore strips using glue, here are some makeup, hair, and nail hacks to add to your beauty routine
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Out of liquid or gel eyeliner? Just borrow some mascara. Looking to cover-up those dark circles? Just adopt the "youth triangle” pattern. Here is a collection of beauty hacks that are not only easy and inexpensive, but best of all, extremely effective.
EYES
Since mascara has a creamy consistency and is obviously safe to use on eyes, it can double as eyeliner. All you have to do is run a liner brush against your mascara wand, and voila! A creamy, gel liner.
To add a pop of colour into your makeup routine, use a coloured eyeliner on your lower lash line. It's a beautiful and subtle way to wear the trendy shades, especially for someone that is afraid of colour.
Does your eyeliner constantly crumble while putting it on? Just leave it in the freezer for 15 minutes prior to applying your makeup. It should glide along your lash line seamlessly after that
Cover up under eye dark circles by applying concealer in a triangle shape, as opposed to dotting it around the eye. This “youth triangle” pattern will make your face will look young and fresh.
For curlier, flirtier lashes, experts recommend heating your lash curler with a hair dryer for five to eight seconds before curling them.
For DIY falsies, try applying baby powder across lashes in between coats of mascara. Your second coat of mascara will attach to the powder for a longer, fuller look.
Soothe tired eyes
Use raw potato slices to soothe your eyes. Wash and peel a potato, cut two slices and place one on each eye for 10 minutes. Lay down, relax and let the potatoes work their magic. Rinse the eye area gently with lukewarm water when you're done.
Every girl knows that glitter polish is the trickiest of all polishes to remove. Enter craft glue. According to some, applying the glue as a base coat will make the glitter polish peel off neatly.
Before applying nail polish, wipe nails with an acetone-based cleanser. Cleaning excess dirt, oil or moisturizer from your nails will ensure that the polish adheres properly and your perfectly polished manicure will last for a week and a half.
Dry, flaky, chapped lips are the worst canvas for lipstick. To ensure that your puckers are in perfect condition, exfoliate by applying a lip balm, then using a toothbrush or clean mascara wand, scrub your lips (don't be too rough). Then, use a tissue to wipe away excess flakes and voila! You'll have a perfect pout in no time.
An easy way to amp up your lipstick's staying powder is to apply setting powder. After putting on your lipstick, hold tissue paper over your lips and dust a light coat of translucent powder over the tissue. The powder will seep through the tissue and set your lipstick just like it would your makeup!
If you're tired of having thin, pursed puckers, extend your lip line using a neutral-toned lip liner. Then apply lipstick over top. Be careful though — don't extend your lip line too much
Swap your powder blush and highlighter for a cream version to help bring some life back into your skin after the harsh winter weather.
DIY Pore Strip
Craft glue also works as a makeshift pore strip. Spread a thin layer on your face, let it dry, then peel off!
Run out of shaving cream? Use conditioner instead. Just lather your legs with conditioner instead of soap. The Conditioner will soften the hair on your legs making it easier to shave (and it will leave your skin feeling extra silky).
Use ice cubes to keep fat, acne and wrinkles at bay. Just massage an ice cube over your face until it melts. Do it every night before bed and keep fat cells, acne and wrinkles under control.
Rinsing your hair with beer helps restore moisture to your locks while using vinegar will up the ante in shine. Soak your hair in either liquid (not at the same time) for a few minutes, then rinse with cold water.
How do you prevent your locks from going limp in the days after a nice salon blowout? Your hair naturally secretes oil so be two steps ahead and spray your roots with dry shampoo before you start producing oil. This way the dry shampoo will absorb any moisture before it weighs down your tresses. Also make sure you protect your hair from moisture and touch up your blow out in the morning using a hair dryer and round brush. It will give you an instant boost of volume.
