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Use for applying foundation, blending blusher, and even create a DIY ombre nail look by painting stripes of polish onto the sponge, then pressing on the nail

Clean and dry mascara wands once the mascara is all used up - and then you’ve got brushes for combing your brows, getting rid of clumps in your lashes and applying lash conditioner

For lashes with real oomph, coat them in baby powder after the first coat of mascara, then apply more mascara. It instantly thickens them and gives you that false lash effect

You can make your own eyeliner using one teaspoon of coconut oil and a capsule of activated charcoal. Heat the coconut oil gently to melt it, then pour this into a small pot (you can pick these up in pharmacies), empty the activated charcoal capsule into the pot, and mix the solution together. All you need then is an angled eye-liner brush and you’re good to go. On top of this, activated charcoal can be used as a DIY teeth whitener

If you suffer from sensitive skin, harsh soaps and creams can just irritate your body further. Aqueous cream can be used as an in shower body wash, as a make up remover, and to treat thrush. Always keep a tube to hand

Can be used for everything from a hair mask to shaving cream. So always have a pot in your beauty cupboard

Add a few drops to old mascara , shake it, and it’ll last longer

Not only do these keep your peepers looking bright, you can also use a little solution on spots to help tone down the redness, making them easier to cover

Use for applying powder around the eyes, to remove eye make up, to clean up nail varnish overspill - the options are endless!

Everyone needs a pot of vaseline in their beauty cupboard. While the tins are more portable, a big vat means you can use it for everything from softening heals to creating your very on cream blush. Top tip - if your blusher breaks in your bag, take a small amount of vaseline, mix in with the powder, and voila! You don’t have to throw it away, and you’ve got a healthy glow. You can also spray perfume directly onto vaseline on the skin, to help the scent last longer

Thoroughly clean an old toothbrush, then use it to smooth out your brows, tame frizz or as a lip buffer. Simply dip the brush in a little vaseline and rub across the lips for a minute to give you a smooth pout that will last all day

You can use this to freshen your breath, but it can also be turned into a plumping lip balm when mixed with vaseline

If your bronzer cracks, mix it together with an unscented body lotion for a wash off fake tan. Perfect for winter parties

Create your own body scrub using 1 part coconut oil to 2 parts sugar. Add an essential oil if you want it to smell fantastic, or just use as is

If you’re anything like us, you buy brightly coloured eyeshadows only to realise that you really don’t know how to pull it off. If it’s going to waste, mix it up into a clear nail polish for a brand new shade

Use cerated craft scissors to cut some selotape, then use this to create a two-toned effect on the nails. Once the first colour is completely dry, stick the tape down and apply the second colour to the other side, let dry and remove

Blake Lively swears by putting mayonaise on the mid-lengths and ends of her hair before shampooing. Apparently, this helps stop the shampoo from completely stripping the hair of natural moisture, keeping it looking glossy

Use conditioner as a shaving cream. It softens the hair making it easier to remove

Use yoghurt, honey and mashed avocado for an all-natural face mask

Mix lemon juice and baking soda together for whiter, brighter teeth