by BR Tabatha
Who doesn't love a beauty hack? A little trick that can make your life easier or more efficient. It goes without saying that we're big fans here at BRHQ of ways to make our cosmetics go that little bit further or to make them do double duty - whether it be using lippy as blush, or taking your eyeshadow and using it as eyeliner - which is why we're always on the lookout for fresh tips, like these...
Mascara As Brow Gel
Find yourself having an unkempt brow situation? Or maybe you've discovered a grey hair amongst your otherwise dark brow hairs? Break out your black or brown mascara. It'll work in a pinch to groom and tint your brows. Want the fix but not the colour? Clear mascara for the win!
Brow Gel For Hair Frizzies
Found yourself with a halo of hair framing your face? Brow gel works wonders as a quick and easy way to fight the frizz. Don't have brow gel on hand? Take the mascara hack above and use it to tame the mane!
Highlight As Body Shimmer
Anyone else ever wonder if it's possible to pan a highlighter? The amount of product you get when you're only placing it on a few select spots on your face feels a bit wasteful. One easy way to use it up is to scrape highlighter into a ramekin, add a blob of body moisturiser, mix, then spread over your body for a sensational shimmery look - perfect for when you're lazing about the pool or on a big night out.
Translucent Powder As Dry Shampoo
If you were to ask me how many cans of dry shampoo I own, I'd say a million. Except I can never find one when I need one. Luckily, translucent powder when dusted over greasy hair works to keep the oil at bay until you can jump in the shower for a wash.
Eyeshadow as Nail Polish
There's always a few pans of eyeshadow in a palette that I just don't touch - usually because the idea of putting a bright pink on my eyes doesn't float my boat. Using them up is easy though, just crush the pigment up in a ramekin, then add some clear nail polish, mix it up and voila - you have a custom nail polish.
Concealer As Primer
Want your eyeshadow to keep it's pop of pow longer? Not wanting your lipstick to be eaten away the second you nosh on some food? Concealer on your eyes and lips can work wonders at keeping your cosmetics in place.
Lip Balm As Cuticle Cream
Do you own an embarassing amount of lip balm (just me?)? An easy way to use up those little pots and tubes of hydrating goodness is to apply them to your nail cuticles and massage the goodness in. Keep one in your car, in your handbag, next to your bed, in your office drawer and you'll be rocking lush lips and nourished nails 24/7.
So, do tell... what are your secret makeup hacks? The ways you take a product and make it do double duty? Sharing is caring, so get chatting below!
I tried lipstick as a rouge recently and that worked well and also a touch of mascara around my hair line to cover the greys when I was due a colour