Don't spend $$$ on that Expensive Eye Makeup Remover

Just find a pretty glass bottle and fill with virgin olive oil, or in a pinch, baby shampoo. There's a reason they say 'no tears'.

Need to Buy a New Lipstick Pencil to Match that New Lipstick?

Don't. Just look for a beige or nude eyebrow pencil. Need to match your favorite blush with a new lipstick? You already have it in your blush. Just apply your blush on your lips with a eye shadow sponge applicator, and then use your favorite clear lip gloss or lip balm over it.

Dying to get that latest eye shadow base?

Use your concealer and loose powder. Because that's exactly what eye shadow base is.. use your foundation to evenly apply over your eyelids and set with a touch of loose powder pressed on with a makeup sponge. Then apply your colored eye shadow.

Need a new bronzer?

Use that foundation that's 2-3 shades darker than you are instead.Just touch apply where you would use your bronzer. In a pinch?Dig out that warm brown eye shadow.

Used to misting your makeup with a final spray of Evian water?

Make your own. Find a mini plant mister bottle, or travel size spray water and fill with water. Chill in the refrigerator overnight for a cooling effect.

Need a new foundation?

Look at your loose powders instead. Just apply in sheer layers with a damp sponge, or a sponge lightly layered in your favorite facial moisturizer. Lightly layer on and blend for a custom made foundation.

Makeup does Double Duty:

One of the best ways to get a new makeup item is to go through the stuff you already have. Just what are you looking for? Items that can live double lives...