Multipurpose makeup: new ways to use each product
Multipurpose products are sometimes essential when you are short of space, packing for a holiday or when you simply forgot to bring along enough makeup.
Using one product for several different areas of the face is also rather beneficial when it comes to saving some pennies.
We know: the thought of using a lipstick on your cheekbones or a mascara for your brows can seem a little alien. But trust us, with these products, it certainly can be done...
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Lipstick as a highlighter
It sounds odd, but dabbing a little lipstick above your cheekbones and on other areas such as the cupid's bow can create the most gorgeous highlight. Obviously it depends on your lipstick, but if you have a irridescent, sheer shimmery shade, it will work perfectly. We like Too Faced's Unicorn Tears, £18.
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Eyeliner as eyeshadow
A soft, smudgy eyeliner pencil can easily double up as an all-over shadow shade. Simply blend the product out with your finger or a blending brush. Our recommendation? The new Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon, £19.
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Eyeshadow palette as an eyebrow product
Any matte brown shadow should work well on your eyebrows as well as your lids. One of the best palettes to use for this is Urban Decay's Naked Basics 2, £23. Apply either Frisk, Cover or Primal to your brows with a slanted brush.
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Eyeshadow as a highlighter
A pretty Champagney-pink eyeshadow hue works really well as a highlighter to add an extra special glow. Most eyeshadows are slightly more pigmented than normal highlighters, so be sure to use the product sparingly. Mac has a huge range of suitable shades, but our favourite is Gleam, £13.
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Bronzer as an eyeshadow base
A matte - or shimmery, for that matter - bronzer works wonders on the eyelids also. Matte formulas work especially well as eyeshadow bases. Our top pick? Bourjois' Delice De Poudre Bronzer, £7.99.
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Tinted lip balm as blusher
Tinted lip balms are super versatile, due to their sheer pigment and moisturising texture. Many work excellently on the cheeks as blushers. Try out bareminerals' Pop Of Passion balms - we like the shade Pink Passion, £16.
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Mascara as an eyebrow product
A mid-brown mascara can also be used to tame brows if you find yourself without your usual eyebrow must-have products. Wipe off any excess on the wand before use, and apply with a light hand to ensure the look isn't too intense. For lighter brows, Stila's Lash Stunner Eyelash primer mascara, £19, works perfectly, and for darker brows, try Givenchy's Phenomen'eyes Mascara in Deep Brown, £24.
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Lipliner as a lipstick
While some lip liners can be quite drying and too matte for all-over use, others are ultra moisturising and glide on with ease. These are ideal for using as lipsticks, too. Try out Makeup Forever's Aqua Lip LipLiner Pencils, £13.
