To oAKE your foundation last longer, buy one shade darker than usual and mix it with your moisturiser — roughly, onethird moisturiser, two-thirds foundation. This works especially well in summer, when you want lighter coverage. You can mix foundation with sunscreen for extra protection.
WHEN you get to the bottom of your perfume and it won’t spray, mix the remainder with an unscented moisturiser, and use as body cream. Alternatively, put two or three drops into a warm bath and relax in the scent.
USE a lip brush to apply lipstick and it will last longer. A lip brush applies a thinner layer than using lipstick directly from the tube and you can also scrape every last scrap of lipstick out of the bottom.
ASK at cosmetic counters for recycling incentives. oany have refillable versions of compact foundations and pressed powder.
To SAVE buying shaving foam for your legs, use your hair conditioner. It’s kinder on the skin and cheaper.
VASELINE is a fabulous alternative to expensive lipglosses. Put it on top of lipstick to colour and keep your lips moisturised.
To PREVENT eye or lip pencils becoming blunt too quickly, pop them in the freezer for ten minutes. They will sharpen more easily.
DoN’T buy without trying. oost counters will give samples of skin creams or offer free makeovers.
FoR rough skin patches, pat on olive oil using cotton wool. Mr to whiten nails, use denturewhitening tablets. Soak nails for five minutes and they’ll emerge clean and white.
To SAVE buying heated eyelash curlers, heat regular curlers with the hairdryer for five seconds. Check they’re not too hot and use.
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