When it comes to beauty products, I really have no limits. And when I say I have no limits, I mean once I hit a Sephora or any other beauty store, I can't help but go crazy shopping. It's a serious problem. With that said, I'm really trying to save some money when it comes to my makeup and beauty products. So I decided to research a few beauty tricks and tips that will help me look my best without breaking the bank.
Some of these beauty hacks are so effective, I wish I would have known about them sooner! Check them out and look gorgeous without breaking the bank!
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Get long lashes
You can get your lashes to look longer and luscious with an old credit card: Just hold the card against between your skin and your lashes and swipe mascara over the other side. It really works!
Make your own tinted moisturizer
Before tinted moisturizers came into existence my mother use to make her own foundation moisturizer. She simply mixed a little bit of her liquid foundation with her facial lotion and viola! Ultra-hydrated skin complete with coverage!
Cover dark circles
Okay, so you’ve probably been covering your dark circles by blotting a few dots of concealer under your eyes right? A better way to do it is actually by applying concealer under your eyes but in a triangular shape like here. It makes your eyes look brighter and wide awake.
Make your red lipstick last
I hate having to reapply my red lipstick constantly. To make your look last, try holding a tissue over your lips and then dust some translucent powder right over the tissue. This mattifies your lips and helps the color stay in place.
Use glue to treat pores
To reduce pores and remove black heads, apply a thin layer of non-toxic white Elmer’s glue to your face. Let it dry, and then peel it off the way you would a pore strip. How cool is that?
Make dry shampoo
Dry shampoos can get pricey, especially if you use them often. Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water, and 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol in a small bowl. Mix it all and then transfer it into a small spray bottle. Shake it up and then spray!
Plump up your lips
Instead of spending money on pricey lip plumping glosses that don’t actually work, create your own formula using just two ingredients. Simply combine a little bit of cinnamon oil to your clear unscented lip gloss. You’ll feel the tingle and notice your plumper pout almost instantly.
Set your makeup
Combine 1/2 tablespoon of glycerin with 1/2 a tablespoon of rose water, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of regular water, then add to a spray bottle. Spritz some on your face after applying your makeup. It helps mattify and holds it for hours.
Get a perfect cupid bow
Apparently if you apply your lip liner like this you’ll get the perfect lip shape. Pretty simple huh?
Contour correctly
I’ve always found contouring kind of complicated. But this image makes it all so simple.
