Ditch Or Do? 14 Beauty Hack Reviews For The Laziest of Lazy Girls

Hack Review Number 1: If you're a big contouring fan, check this little trick by model Joan Smalls — draw a number three over your browbone, over the top of your cheekbone, and just into the dip of your cheek using highlighter. Blend out with your fingertips, then if you want to add a little more depth, or shadow, use a brush to add a little bit of bronzer into the hollow of your cheek. Or, draw a backwards three using a darker bronze color in the hollow of your cheek, going up and over the first number three you drew, and along your jawbone. Got it?

 

I liked this tip. It's a quick way to contour your face for complete newbies like me.

 

Hack Review Number 2: Curl and line your lashes at the same time (I love a two in one tip) by drawing a quick line on the inner rim of your eyelash curlers using the kohl pencil of your choice, curl your lashes, and boom. Lined and curled in one quick step. A-MA-ZING. 

 

I am a huge fan of this tip, but I don't use eyelash curlers, so I can't show you any pics. But I still think you should go try it out, like right now.

 

Hack Review Number 3: Keep your makeup remover next to your bed or in a bedside drawer so you have no excuse for not taking it off.

 

Meh — I'm not too fond of this one. My hack? Well, hack is a strong word. Keep micellar wipes next to your bed, then cleanse properly in the morning.

 

Hack Review Number 4: Blast your skin/face with the cool hairdryer setting if you're waiting for your moisturizer, lotion, toner, makeup, or whatever else to set if you're in a rush in the morning.

 

BRILLIANT. GENIUS. Saves that horrible slippery greasy feeling when you put clothes on over freshly-lotioned skin.

 

Hack Review Number 5: Apparently, you can get a perfect cat's eye using a credit card or business card as a guide. That requires an extra hand, for me, as I use a hand mirror to apply all of my makeup. But — pro tip — if you don't have any makeup remover to hand, dip a cotton bud into petroleum jelly and use it to clean up all of those rough edges. My "hack" for cat's eyes is that when you shut your eye, the wing of the flick should come up underneath the line of your eyeball for the most natural of pretty purry looks.

 

Too many hands needed. See above for my tip!

 

Hack Review Number 6: Use mascara as liquid eyeliner if you've ran out.

 

Completely stuck for liquid liner? Grab a thin angled brush, warm your mascara in your bra (yes, really), then dip it into the mascara and use it to line your upper lash line. Do not use it to line your lower lash line.

Hack Review Number 7: Whenever you apply concealer, pat it into your skin, never drag or rub it. When applying it under your eyes, apply it in trianglular shapes, with one line going along your nose, the other under your eye, and the other joining the two lines together, instead of the typical semi-circle. It just looks better and works better at hiding puffiness.

 

Hey! You know what? This works pretty well. I'd add — if your skin is a little bit red, use a concealer with a hint of green. It'll counteract the redness.

 

Hack Review Number 8 Pop a little light eyeliner on the rim of your lower eyelid to make you like ever so wide-eyed and bushy tailed. 

 

This is a super-nifty tip for those of us who routinely don't get enough sleep — or who might be a little bit hung over. It mimics the white of your eyes, making your eyes look larger. If you want to apply kohl liner too, put it undernearth your lashes rather than on your waterline.

Hack Review Number 9: How to actually use dry shampoo? Spritz in short bursts, shaking the can regularly and holding the can approximately 25cm from the scalp. Leave for two to three minutes, then massage into the roots using your fingertips. Brush through, then change your parting to give your hair more volume. You can also give your hair a little backcomb before changing the parting, too.

 

For extra color and volume, choose a dry shampoo that has a hint of color. I use a dry shampoo that's colored dark brown, and it helps to disguise my roots when I need to go to the salon. You can also get formulas with hints of glitter — which I heartily, heartily recommend.

 

Hack Review Number 10: Dry your hair with a tee-shirt rather than a towel when you wash it.

 

I mean, really? This sounds bizarre. But it works. Really. Keep an old tee in your airing cupboard for just this purpose.

 

Hack Review Nunber 11: Use a mascara wand to apply serum or oil to your hair, or to tame flyaways when your hair is up in a bun.

 

I actually have a John Frieda tube that looks just like mascara that I took on a hand-luggage-only trip, so I can attest to this hack working rather brilliantly.

 

Hack Review Number 12: Use your bobby bins bobbly side down, dum-dum. Plus, spray them with hairspray for extra hold.

 

When I first lear about this, I tell you what — I was absolutely gobsmacked. Like, no way, the answer to them slipping out of my hair has been staring me in the face all this time.

Hack Review Number 13: Mix a little cornstarch into nail polish to turn a gloss into a matte finish.

 

It works! Genius!

 

Hack Review Number 14: When you're growing out a manicure, apply glitter top coat to the bottom of the nail, then blend it out in an ombre effect. It'll last for ages. Plus, it's super pretty.

 

I didn't do this one, again... I'm sucky with manicures. But, the picture below should illustrate that it works a treat.

 

Want more hacks? Let me know!