Alternative uses for products
Initially when I came up with this
idea for a post I was thinking of things like using concealer as an
eyeshadow base or lipstick as a blusher but to be honest, I don’t do
those things! So I started to look to see what I did do and to start
with I was stumped! Then the more I thought of it the more the ideas
came to me of things I was already doing…
Letter rack or eye palette storage container?
Makeup storage can be really expensive
and difficult to find exactly what you want. When I found this letter
rack in TK Maxx for €9.99 I just knew it would be perfect for storing my
makeup palettes – or at least some of them!
Acrylic glass and a mesh pen holder for makeup storage
Again I have used alternative items for
makeup storage above. I have a selection of acrylic and plastic
‘glasses’ that are great for storing small items and about 4 of the wire
mesh pen holders from IKEA that are cheap and yet perfect for storing
pencils and brushes!
Lovely Jubblies from Lush is a breast cream – but it is also great for around the eye area as it has a firming effect!
A cotton pad cut in half
can be used as a shield under your eye to prevent mascara smudges or
eyeshadow fallout. You can buy a specific shield for this but a cotton
pad is easier to source, just as effective and a lot cheaper!
A foundation brush is a
great way to apply a facemask. You can apply an even layer more easily
and there is less mess and wastage making it more economic!
Eyeshadows can be used
instead of eyeliner if you want to have a softer look. You can use them
dry smudged into the lashline for a soft look or can use a wet brush to
apply them to make it more defined and dramatic. This is also a great
alternative for more mature persons who may find that the ‘crepey’
nature of the eyelid isn’t suited to eyeliner.
We all get those sponge applicators
in eyeshadow palettes and they are useless – unless you want to use
them for nail art! These are perfect for doing sponge effect or gradient
nails as they are firm and easy to control application with and can
also be thrown out guilt free afterwards! You can buy packs of these in
Boots but I’m sure if you go through all the eyeshadow palettes you have
you’ll find that you’re in no need to rush out to buy extra!
I hope you got some interesting ideas
from this post. What items do you use for makeup or beauty that may not
be exactly what they were intended for?