Unconventional Beauty Hacks Every Woman Should Know  

Written by: Mason M. and Jacquelin Alcala 

Makeup is more than just a tool for enhancing beauty—it's a canvas for self-expression. While we all know the basics like foundation, eyeliner, and blush, sometimes breaking free from the conventional rules can lead to more unique, exciting results. This week, we're diving into the world of unconventional makeup hacks that will not only save you time and money but also take your beauty routine to the next level. Whether you're looking to try something new or streamline your daily routine, these unexpected tips will inspire you to get creative with your beauty routine and truly make it your own.  

 
Celebrity tips and tricks  

Looking to the stars can be a fun way to explore new techniques to incorporate into your current routine. Gwenyth Paltrow, actor-turned-wellness extraordinaire is adamant about dry-brushing to start her day. Dry-Brushing is an ancient Ayurvedic medical practice that goes back 5,000 years, but has recently gone viral for its long list of benefits. The practice involves taking a soft or hard bristle brush and gently brushing the skin. This can improve blood circulation, polish the skin as well as stimulate your lymphatic system. Feeling good is an easy shortcut to looking good, so dry-brushing can be an easy way to improve your natural glow.  
 
 

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Nighttime Beauty Routines 
 
Another helpful hack for beauty lovers to try is a well-planned nighttime routine. Rushing to apply lashes and makeup before work in the morning can put unwanted pressure right at the start of our day, so an easy alternative would be prepping the night before. Nighttime routines are important, and luckily, we’ve created a helpful guide that you can check out here. Applying serums that enrich the hair, nails and skin can help cut down your morning prep time by beautifying you overnight, leaving plenty of time to sleep-in instead of haphazardly trying to cover pimples with concealer the following morning. For the skin, we recommend the Tatcha Overnight Repair Serum to strengthen your skin barrier. For all-natural long, full, lashes and brows, we recommend the Godefroy Beauty Double Lash & Brow Growth Serum.  
 
 

Hair Care Hacks 
 
Hair care is another important step in the beautification process that can be tedious, so overnight prep is especially important. While most people break the bank with fancy salon trips, the same results can be achieved with some overnight prep and all natural remedies. Massaging the scalp with rosemary oil promotes hair growth through improving blood circulations, and studies show that applying rosemary oil to the scalp every day for 6 weeks had the same effect of using Minoxidil, a popular hair growth medication. For bouncy, soft, heatless curls in morning, split your hair into two ponytails, brush out any tangles and then secure the two sections into tightly wound buns that night. When you wake up, all you’ll have to do is shake and go!  

Multi-Use Makeup Products 

If there's one makeup product that's a true MVP, it's lipstick. You can easily used it as a blush, contour, eyeshadow, and of course lipstick. Multiple TikTok videos were created using this hack (put a link here to a video) . After blending, it should give you a very natural flushed glow with a slimming effect. There are no rules to this trend, the only tip we recommend is making sure the lipstick matches your undertone. A different hack for glowy makeup lovers is applying Vaseline as a primer. The Vaseline creates a barrier and blurs the pores to create an even layer, and you can apply your makeup on top like normal. Despite the reviews, this technique is optimal for dry-skin types and non-sweaty activities to achieve the best results. Even running out of your favorite lip gloss is an easy fix, but it does include sacrificing a clear gloss. Mixing in a swipe of your selected eyeshadow with your clear lip gloss will convert it into a tinted gloss. It even works with glittery eyeshadows for sparkly results.  

Perfume Hacks 

A commonly known perfume hack is applying Vaseline to a key point before spraying the perfume. A different approach is putting a couple drops of your favorite perfume in a baby oil bottle and mixing it. This allows for a stronger scent and maximizes its life span even longer than the Vaseline approach. Along with this, it's important to know what key points to spray, also known as pulse points. These include the neck area, the wrists, chest, and behind your ears. Key tip: do not pat the wrists together, this will only diffuse the initial aroma. If you're looking for something to attract the guys, pheromones are the way to go. It's a chemical released by our body to elicit specific responses and reactions from others. Applying just a dab on the neck is enough for the day. This is sure to enhance your natural scent and get the guys complimenting you without a word.  

Beauty doesn't have to be complicated, and these simple hacks prove that small changes can make a big impact. By thinking outside the box and repurposing everyday products, you can simplify your routine, save time, and even uncover new ways to make your favorite products work harder for you. From using lipstick as blush to transforming eyeshadow into lip gloss, these tricks are not only fun to try but can also help you get more out of your beauty collection without the need for extra purchases. Incorporating beauty hacks into your routine isn’t just about convenience; it’s also about exploring new techniques and making your beauty routine uniquely yours. Whether you’re looking to streamline your daily regimen, create bold new looks for special occasions, or simply experiment with something fresh, these hacks provide a perfect starting point. So, embrace the unexpected, have fun with your routine, and let these simple hacks help you feel your best, every day.