Lipstick is just for lips, eyeshadow is for eyelids, mascara is for eyelashes, hand lotion is for hands. Right? Right?!
Well, if you think that those have one single use, then you’re in for a pleasant surprise because all of your cosmetic products are excellent multitaskers that can help you with things you never expected.
For example, did you know that lipstick is a better blush for your cheeks than an actual blush, that hand cream can do a great job as a shaving cream alternative, or that lip balm can tame flyaways and smooth your frizzy hair ends when you have no hair gel or hairspray on you?
This list is here to show you the alternative uses of your beauty products that you probably never considered before but might actually love to try.
#1 – Lip balm/hand cream for stray hair
When you have a bad hair-day but have absolutely no hair product on you like hairspray to tame the hair strands sticking out in all directions, what do you do? Don’t say that you just leave it like that!
It’s alright because now you have lip balm and hand cream as your lifesavers.
Here is what to do:
Apply a small amount of lip balm to your fingertips and smooth your ends down. If you’re using hand cream, rub it between your hands and gently smooth stubborn split ends.
If you haven’t tried these tricks before then today is totally your lucky day!
No blush? Not even a little bit?! Take out your pink or red lipsticks, apply it to your fingertips and gently tap your cheeks. Or, apply it directly to your cheeks and blend with a stiff brush to get the lush rosy cheeks you want.
Opt for matte lipsticks like Coral lipstick rather than glossy lipsticks that would make your face look oily or even get smudged and make you look like a clown!
Also, don’t overuse lipstick on your cheeks or you might turn into an actual clown!
There is nothing like having beautiful, natural-looking eyebrows that accentuate the attractiveness of your eyes. And that is exactly why you should be using mascara on your eyebrows.
If you have dark and thick eyebrows, wipe off the mascara excess and lightly brush your eyebrows, but if your eyebrows are thin you can use a bit more of your mascara.
Look for colors that match your hair and skin color or ones that won’t make your eyebrows look too bold. For example, if you have dark eyebrows, opt for a brown mascara to give your eyebrows a gentle yet strong look.
This trick has grown in popularity, much like the aforementioned hacks because they work!
If you want a quick way to conceal your hair roots and get a more youthful look, get a nude eyeshadow (not creamy eyeshadows!) that matches your hair color and dust it across the roots.
Eyeshadow isn’t only the perfect temporary solution to hide dark roots or thin hair, but it also does a great job when you use it on your highlights to enhance them or lighten your hair ends.
What’s something that is not a shaving cream but works just like one? It’s hair conditioner!
You don’t have to invest your money in shaving cream, apply hair conditioner to the area you want to shave, such as your leg, and shave as you normally do. Rinse the hair conditioner properly and prepare yourself for a pleasant surprise!
Your skin will feel and look silky and smooth with no razor burns or bumps.
On a side note, hand cream also works well as a shaving cream alternative.
So what will you try next? Why not enjoy all of your new beauty hacks and keep an eye out for more!
