Some of makeup’s best kept secret is that some products have a dual purpose! Since I am constantly on the go, products that I can use in more ways than one are extremely helpful. Especially when I am running late and doing my makeup in my car (as you guys saw from my snapchat last week) I’ve definitely had to learn to be creative with what I’ve got in my makeup bag. Today I’ll be sharing with you all makeup that can be used in two different ways!
1. Mascara as Brow Gel
Mascara is a must for me as it lengthens my lashes and makes me look more awake. But I often like using mascara for my brows too! After I finish drawing my brows in, I use the mascara wand to brush over my brows to make them stay in place. Be careful with this though, as too much product on your mascara wand can make your brow look messy and clumpy. I usually like to run it over my brows after I’ve coated my lashes with the brush so there’s not too much product on the wand.
Shop: Lorac ‘Cobra’ Mascara
2. Eye Shadow as Eye Gel
I’ve featured this beautiful eye shadow in my 5 favorite eyeshadows, but I’m going to mention it again. Not only is it a beautiful product with pigments that lasts a long wear, this eyeshadow is also dual functioning! When used dry or wet with a brush, it has two different applications and results!
3. Eye Cream & Concealer
As you guys know, I’ve recently been hooked on Kate Summerville products. And this one is especially an amazing find for me because I struggle so badly with dark under eye shadows! (As you guys might remember from this post on How to Get Rid of Dark Circles.) This concealer also has a dual function of being an eye cream, so it nourishes as well as conceals. Exactly what I needed!
4. Cheek Stain as Lip Tint
I recently started using this new cheek stain, and I love it already. A little goes a long way as this product is a little watery, but that’s what makes it perfect as a lip tint as well! Last week when I couldn’t find my lip color, I did actually use this on my lip and the color was actually very pretty and the color stayed on my lips for a while. This is a great product to have just stored away in your purse to give your cheeks a healthy rosy glow or your lips that color and shine it needs!
Shop: Stila Cheek Aqua Glow
5. Eyeliner as eyebrow pencil
Since I tend to use my eyeliner pencil interchangeably as an eyebrow pencil anyway, this last tip was kind of a no brainer for me. Using a light black or light brown eyeliner pencil to fill in your brows can be incredibly effective. Be careful though as the eyeliner pencil is more pigmented and you’d definitely need to have a lighter hand when drawing in your brows. Otherwise your brows could look way too dramatic! But this comes in handy when I need to fill in my brows and my brow pencil is nowhere to be found…
Shop: Estee Lauder
And there you have it, 5 makeup products that can be used in two ways! Share with me in the comments what other products you also use unexpectedly!
Photography by Karen Rosalie
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That’s a really beautiful shade for the lip tint! And an undereye concealer that nourishes as well as conceals? I definitely need that!
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those cheek stains look so pretty! really liking cream textured products for a dewy summer look
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I’m usually very low maintenance and usually only wear sunscreen + bb cream… But this post is making me interested in trying out an eye shadow!! I’m Chinese, pretty fair (usually wear the lightest yellow based color foundation) have medium colored brown eyes and pitch black hair. I’ve also got many light brown freckles on my cheeks. Which brown shadow do you recommend me to try swiping over my lids that can help my medium brown eyes pop??
Hi Mariam, your stats sounds pretty similar to mine! I usually use a metallic brown with a shimmer to make my eyes stand out more. I’m featuring it on this post again but I’ve mentioned this as one my favorites: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/laura-mercier-baked-eye-color/3170574?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=602&cm_ven=Linkshare&cm_cat=partner&cm_pla=15&cm_ite=1&siteId=QFGLnEolOWg-m4TYPY.huSYn8wiv37LolQ & I definitely still stand by it! Try the petal pink shade. Good luck! xo
Nice choices! I’ve heard of eyeliner as eye brow pencil and mascara as brow gel but the others are nice tips.
-M
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Thanks Monika! xo
I love products that can be used in more than one way because it saves you so much time and money! Lately I’ve been using eyeshadow as eye gel, as you suggested, and I’ve also been using it to fill in my brows. I’m definitely going to try using mascara to set my brows and some of these other tips. Thank you for sharing!
-Helen
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I agree! Time is so valuable but so is our money .. so products that can save us on both are definitely winners!
I do the exact same thing with the mascara and the brows! Never knew anybody did too 😀
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Love Laura Mercier pigments. They go on so perfectly! These images and picks are awesome 🙂
xx, mel
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Thank you Mel! xo
Grazie for sharing the useful makeup tips. As Fashionistas, we are always on the run, these helpful ideas will come in very handy. 🙂
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Thank you !
Thanks for sharing your great makeup picks.
Liv
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You’re welcome! xo
So many great products, thanks for sharing!
Kate
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You’re welcome! xo
I should try the Kate Sommerville concealer+eye cream. Looks very handy and convenient. I love doubling up my blush as eyeshadow. Also I use my nude lip liner as a flesh tone eye brow pencil to conceal stray hair. They work just as good!
I’m currently obsessed with Kate Summerville products!
I can’t wait to test Laura Mercier eyeshadows!! Just bought a Laura Mercier cream stick and love it!!! Can’t wait to try the powder. 🙂
xo, Lauren @ http://alovelysideproject.com
It’s such a great product! xo
Hi Chriselle!
Your photos are becoming even more gorgeous! These are great tips, and the wet /dry eyeshadow tip is something makeup artist have been using for years…makes the color more intense or can be used as a liner when wet. LOVE this color too.
Xo
Colleen
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Thanks Colleen! I work so hard with my team to make better photos with each post so it means a lot that you said that! xoxo
Love the idea of a concealing eye cream-brilliant! I also sometimes use a mascara for my brows! Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome! xo
Great picks! I have to check out some of these since they’re pretty “undiscovered” to me.
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Hope they work out well for you!