I don’t know about all of you, but I have a stockpile of old, cracked, and passé make-up that I no longer use. Here are some ways to recycle and reuse your old make-up.
Old Lipstick – We all have that lipstick that is too bright, too dark, or too dry. Here is a way to create something new and beautiful. To create your own tinted lip balm, find these things: petroleum jelly, lipstick, and a small container like a mint tin. Take a spoonful of the petroleum jelly and place it in a microwavable bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. After it has cooled a bit, cut a piece of the lipstick and place it in the same bowl. Next, mix the two together well, and place mixture in the small container. Refrigerate for a few hours. There you have it: your own recycled lip balm! If you are feeling creative mix colors to create your own personalized color!
Old Eye Shadow- Do you have those old eye shadows that are old, cracked, or just plain awful in color? Here is a fun way to make a better use of them. Here is what you need: eye shadow, clear nail polish, and a plastic bag. Take the eye shadow and crush it up in a plastic bag. Then, open the clear nail polish. Cut a tiny bit of the corner off of the bag and empty the shadow into the polish. Stir with a toothpick. Replace the lid, shake, and enjoy!
Cracked Powders – You know that moment of despair: when opening your make-up bag, your favorite bronzer falls, hits the ground, and shatters. Never fear! There is a way to get it back to new. Take about three to five drops of rubbing alcohol, and add them to the container. Then, press down with a spoon. Good as new!
Old Nail Polish – I absolutely hate it when I have a perfectly full bottle of nail polish and it starts to dry out. Luckily, there is a counterintuitive way to revive the lacquer. Add a few drops of nail polish remover to the polish; the acetone will make the polish liquid again.