Use a plastic easter egg to store your blenders in between uses. This will keep them from sitting on counters collecting germs and drying out.

You don’t have to head to the salon or break out the box dye every time you spot a few greys. A mascara wand and some mascara or brow gel (depending on your hair color) can provide and easy, temporary fix.

Strawberries are high in malic acid, which can help eliminate yellow stains on teeth. Simply rubbing a strawberry across your teeth will do the job, or else you can make a toothpaste of mashed strawberries and baking soda. Leave on for 5 minutes for best results.

There’s no reason to invest in cosmetic rice water if you’re a rice lover. Simply add some extra water next time you’re cooking and siphon it off to dab on your face later for smoother, brighter skin and tighter pores.

Facial yoga and massage can help tighten skin all over your face. Moving the muscles of your face in new ways can have all sorts of beneficial effects. You can find some instructions for face, neck, and chest exercises here.

Ingesting cider vinegar can have all sorts of benefits, but so can topical use. Since it’s a course of alpha hydroxy acids, this kitchen staple can help lighten age spots. If it dries out your skin, you can mix it with a little oil before applying it.

Can’t afford Latisse or other expensive growth serums? Grab a bottle of castor oil and a clean mascara wand and apply a bit each night to help regrow hair and make it last longer.

Towels can cause major damage to hair when it’s wet. Instead of grabbing the terrycloth, consider using an old t-shirt or a microfiber towel. These are less likely to irritate the hair shaft.

The last thing you want is a lip pencil that smudges. Instead of using it right out of your makeup bag, stick it in the fridge at the beginning of your makeup routine. When it comes time to apply it, it’ll be just hard enough to create nice, sharp lines.

If you like to dabble in the dark lipstick arts and fear the moment when you look in the mirror only to realize your lipstick is a mere outline of what it once was, try putting a blotting paper over your lips and dabbing on some translucent powder. This should keep it in place from coffee time to wine o’clock.

There’s a reason most makeup removers are oil-based, and you don’t need the expensive specialty brands to get your waterproof makeup off at the end of the day. Simply invest in some coconut oil to rub on your face at night and watch your makeup disintegrate. Follow up with a cleanser so your skin doesn’t get too oily.

Tired of getting mascara smudges on your eyelids? Grab a card or a piece of paper to hold over your eyelids while you apply it.

Glitter and gel polish can be hard to get off your nails. Picking and peeling will only damage them, so grab a cotton swab, soak it in acetone, apply it to nails, and wrap them in foil for up to 20 minutes. This will keep you from spending hours getting every last bit off. Add some oil to your nails at the end if your nail beds look dry.

Speaking of glitter polish, applying it can be just as challenging as removing it. In order to get full coverage, apply the polish to a sponge and then dab it on your nails. This video will show you how.

If you’re a fan of bold eye colors, try applying a layer of white eyeliner first. This will make your bold colors look even brighter.

A splash of very cold water first thing in the morning is a great way to reduce swelling, wake you up, and tighten your pores.

If you’re willing to take the cold trick one step further, you can use an ice cube to get rid of morning puffiness, especially under your eyes.

If you bought a beauty product that just doesn’t work on your face, try using it on hands, feet, knees, or elbows. Other parts of your body need attention too and are less likely to break out from products. It’s the perfect way to primp AND save!

Spray a bit of perfume on your hair brush to give your locks a lovely scent throughout the day. You can even apply a more stimulating scent to a brush you use in the morning and a calming scent to one you keep near your bed.

It’s easy to make your own sugar scrub to exfoliate your lips. No matter what you use (you can even brush them with a toothbrush!), be sure to keep your lips free of dead skin, especially if you wear dark lipstick.

Aloe can make your skin look and feel fresh throughout the day, but applying it directly to skin can be sticky business. Instead, mix it with purified water in a 1:3 ratio and add it to a spray bottle to stick in your purse.

Brushing your skin might seem a bit odd, but it can not only smooth it out by removing dead skin cells but improve circulation and prevent ingrown hairs. Remember to brush upwards before your shower. This can also help loosen hair you’re about to shave.

Phones are full of germs and we spend all day touching them or holding them up to our faces. Grab some cleaning wipes and give it a good once-over at least once a day to keep germs and breakouts at bay.

Caffeine can wake up your skin as well as your soul. You can make a good DIY under-eye mask at home with coffee grounds and coconut oil. Mix equal parts together and leave on for 5-15 minutes to reduce puffiness and dark circles.

While you always need to be careful with heat around your eyes, a hairdryer is a great way to get freshly coated lashes to curl and stay up all day. You only need a few seconds on low to get long-lasting curl.

If you want to get rid of blackheads the DIY way, you can make your own pore strips with a piece of cloth dipped in 1 tsp of warm water, 1 tbsp of flour, and 1 tsp of honey. Apply it to your nose and remove after 10-15 minutes.

Not into rubbing freezing cold ice cubes on your face in the morning? Simply use chilled eye cream instead for a less shocking way to reduce puffiness.

There’s no need to pay extra money at the nail salon in order to get French tips. Even those of us with shaky hands can have a great manicure with the use of nail stickers. Just make sure to tuck them into the sides of your nails and be sure they extend beyond the nail bed to prevent polish bleed.

If you layer your products (such as serums, then moisturizers), be sure to give them some time to sink in. Otherwise, you’re just mixing a bunch of ingredients together on the surface of your skin and who knows what that might do.

Do you have too many round brushes and not enough flat brushes? You can convert them using only a bobby pin. It might take a couple of days, and you should store them with the pin on, but this trick will save you from having to invest money in yet another beauty tool.

Going au naturel and need your nails in top shape? Apply some toothpaste for up to 15 minutes and watch it reveal a clean new layer.

Your neck is one of the first areas to show age, primarily due to neglect. Use a little extra serum or moisturizer on your face at night and draw it all the way down to your neck and chest to make sure those areas don’t age faster than the rest of your skin.

Often, the bathroom is the worst place to store beauty products because it can change temperature quickly and get moist after showers. Make sure you note any active ingredients in your products and research how they are affected by temperature, humidity, and light.

Even if you work with your hands all day, a little moisturizer goes a long way in keeping them youthful. You can often tell a person’s age by looking at their hands because people often don’t use beauty products anywhere but their face. But your hands can benefit from the same ingredients as your face, including Vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid.

It wasn’t long ago that women were told that rubbing Vaseline on their breasts would make them bigger. While that’s a myth, one thing we found out from the efforts of women the world over is that it does make a difference when it comes to firming up your skin. Both the massaging and the moisturizing can breasts appear more taught – that may be what makes them appear bigger to some people. In any case, it’s worth a try! If you want to retain the shape of your breasts, rub Vaseline on them every night before going to bed. After two weeks you’ll notice that the skin has become more elastic and moisturized, and is generally firmer.