RECYCLED MAKEUP

Here's a new way to recycle makeup items that are thiiisss close to getting tossed.

Blush Sticks: too dark? don't stay on? don't stain? Don't toss them...
If it's a bronzer stick, use on shoulders or legs to add contour, add color and depth. If it's a burgundy stain and it's not working for you, use instead as a really big lipstick. It does work.

Crumbled eyeshadow:
Put in a little tin or plastic container and mix in a dab of your favorite lip-gloss. Mix together for a cool lip-gloss (if the color works) or a glossy eyeshadow/highlight.

Bronzer Tint:
Itching to use that bronzer stain after summer? Use instead as 'eyeshadow'. Apply a light shimmer eyeshadow to highlight the bone and eyelid, and apply your bronzer in the crease with a fingertip or a small eyeshadow brush...it's a great new contoured look!

The wrong shade foundation / concealer:
A hot look you're seeing on celebrities is the faded into the skin lip color. (I.E. Have you checked out Jennifer Lopez's lips lately?) Have a too light foundation or concealer that's ready to go? Don't. Use it on lips with a glossy clear gloss on top.....viola. A brand new look.

Blush stains:
Tired of staining your fingertips? Use a makeup sponge to apply and blend. Also use to stain lips under your favorite lipstick/lip gloss. You'll find the color lasts a lot longer.

Shimmering gold/silver eye shadows:
They looked great over the holidays...now? A bit too much. Instead of tossing them, try this new evening look. Apply a brown shadow over the eyelid and then with a large eyeshadow brush, apply a light dusting of the silver/gold over it. You should get a soft shimmer/see through effect. Try it also over a bright colored eyeshadow like blue or green. Looks really pretty!

BY ELKE VON FREUDENBERG, Editor
The Beauty Newsletter
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