If your mascara dries out, simply soak the container in hot water.
Make an emergency face mask by mixing a little baking soda with water. Apply the paste onto spotty areas for about two to three minutes. Rinse afterwards.
To make a body scrub, mix brown sugar with honey and some olive oil.
Buy rose water and use it as a toner.
Use baby shampoo or coconut oil as make-up removers.
Coconut oil also helps split ends.
Vaseline works brilliantly as a cuticle butter; you can also dab it on your cheekbones for a dewy glow.
Use Waxy lip balms to shape and tame your eyebrows.
Fill eyebrow gaps with an eyeliner pencil using light strokes.
Use a conditioner on your legs instead of buying shaving cream.
Store oil products like your foundation, lipsticks and eyeliners in the fridge; they will last longer.
You can make your razor last longer by shaking it dry after you use it. You can also:
Let family and friends know you’d love a spa voucher for your birthday or Christmas.
Keep a look out for beauty promotions and ask for make-up and fragrance samples.
Volunteer to help students at beauty schools as a “model”.
Research make-up companies that will give you free products if you bring in old containers for recycling.