Get The Most From Your Makeup
Get the Most From Your Makeup: Your Fingers
Have you ever been on a trip and realized that all of your makeup is packed, but you've forgotten your brushes? This has happened to me one too many times, so now as a precaution, I always keep a few cream-based options on hand. But if you ever find yourself alone with a bag full of powder products, here are a few makeup application survival techniques that require nothing but your fingers and some toilet tissue.
Get The Most From Your Makeup: Body Wash
Here's a great little trick for when you are traveling and you forget to bring your favorite shampoo with you. Have no fear, body wash is here to save the day! Just take a little bit of body wash/shower gel, lather it into your hair and rinse.
Get the Most From Your Makeup: Hair Conditioner
Okay, this isn't technically makeup, but since it's still in the beauty genre I thought it was relevant. Hair conditioner and hair masks can also be used as shaving cream. I realize that it doesn't foam or even lather really, but it does create a smooth, slippery surface that helps prevent nicks and scrapes from razor blades.
Get The Most From Your Makeup: Exfoliator
Planning on taking a tropical vacation this winter? The next time you are at the beach, collect a heaping handful of sand and seal it in a Ziploc bag. When you get home, put the sand in a bowl next to your bathroom sink, and as you are washing your face, add a pinch of sand into your cleanser to create an at-home exfoliator on the cheap.
Get The Most From Your Makeup: Nail Polish Remover
Ever been stuck in a bind when your nail polish is chipping and you need it off ASAP? Or how about when you are trying on several different nail colors in the middle of a department store but don't want to walk around with a fistful of mismatched nails for the rest of the day? Here's a little trick that always seems to work.
Get The Most From Your Makeup: Tinted Moisturizer
I hate to be the bearer of this news, but did you know that tinted moisturizer is really just face primer mixed with a light foundation? It's easy enough to make it yourself if you own these two products already. Here's what to do:
In a small bowl, mix two parts foundation with one part primer.
Get The Most From Your Makeup: Liquid Eyeliner
Jane Richardson, a makeup artist for Nars, gave me a great insider tip about liquid eyeliner. Did you know that it could also double as mascara? Since liquid eyeliner comes in so many more shade options, you can now have endless possibilities for mascara colors too!
Get The Most From Your Makeup: Concealer
You may think that concealer is simply for covering up blemishes, red blotches and under-eye circles, but you're not giving it nearly enough credit. A good cream concealer can also double as so much more!
For example, it works well as an eyeshadow primer.
Get The Most From Your Makeup: Baby Powder
For all of you who thought that the function of baby powder was to keep your feet, underarms, backs of your knees cool and dry, I've got one more for you. You can use baby powder on the roots of your hair!
Say you are feeling a little greasy in between washings, or you overdid it on the styling products.
Get The Most From Your Makeup: Your Old Toothbrush
About to throw out that old toothbrush of yours, are you? Whoa Nelly, hold your horses. Your used toothbrush can also double as an eyebrow brush!
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Instyle
Jul 05 2009
Jessica Simpson
WHAT SHE WORE
A simple Myne shift with a True Religion jacket and an Alexander McQueen bag
WHERE
Sailing in New York City
WHY WE LOVE IT
Simpson accented her summer glow with bright nautical stripes. Play up your own tan with a T-shirt or tank dress in fresh blue and white.
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