Use As Directed...Not

Article by BR Natalie

There are two types of people in this world - those who study the instructions before taking even one piece of the flat pack furniture out of the box; and those that rip right in, only rifling through packaging to find the instructions when absolutely necessary.

Well this article is most definitely not going to please the first kind!  We're going to use beauty products as directed.  NOT.

Cosmetics:

• Some people use mascara (and the mascara wand) to literally brush on eyebrows.
• You can use mascara as eyeliner - using a super-fine brush take mascara from the wand and apply as usual.
• Use eyeshadow as eyeliner.  Dip your eyeliner brush in saline solution (contact lens solution) and then dip into powder eyeshadow.  Apply as eyeliner - it's sweat and smudge proof!
• You can use mascara to hide grey hairs.  If the mascara matches your hair colour of course.
• Lipstick makes a great blusher - but use sparingly, it's easier to add than to take away!
• You know how every eye palette comes with bright shades you will never wear?  Mix them into clear nail polish and create custom shades.
• Lipbalm can be used to tame your eyebrows.
• Eyeshadow can hide your roots - take a big makeup brush and dust your parting with eyeshadow that matches your hair colour.
• Dab translucent powder on your lips to mattify any lipstick. (Some people do this behind a ply of tissue)
• Use clear lip balm to accentuate your cupid's bow

Beauty Tools:

• Sponges can be used for ombre nail looks.
• Use a soft toothbrush to exfoliate your lips.
• Use a toothbrush to touch up your roots - it's less messy and more accurate.

Shower care:

• Use conditioner instead of shaving foam - your legs will be silky smooth!
• Shaving foam can be used to remove cosmetic stains - even foundation on carpet isn't a lost cause!
• Think talc is just for babies and nannas?  Keep some handy as emergency dry shampoo!
• It doesn't just stop stinky pits, deodorant can help to prevent blisters.
• You can use a roll on deodorant to mattify your oily t-zone. 
• Baby shampoo makes a great brush cleaner.
• Aloe Vera gel makes an amazing primer.  Seriously, try it!

Fragrance:

• For true emergencies only, you can use perfume to remove your nail polish.  Can.  Not should.

Come on then, 'fess up - what other uses have you found for your beauty products?  Do you break the rules or do you always use as directed?  Get chatting below!