How to Stretch Your Beauty Budget

Whether you need to get pretty in a pinch or simply want to declutter your makeup bag, you'll love these use what you have beauty tricks.

Instructions:
1)Pinky, rosy lipsticks can work just like cream blushes. Just make sure to use only the tiniest dab. Lightly tap your finger on the lipstick. Smile big and gently dab the color on the apples of your cheeks. Then blend in with your fingertip for the perfect flush. Make sure to keep the rosy shade on the apples only.

2)Cuticle creams soften the dry, cracked skin around your nails by adhering to the cuticle and using your body heat to melt into the skin. And the super moisturizing emollients in lip balm seep slowly into your skin the same way. Let the oils really sink into your cuticles and wipe your nails clean before you polish your nails. Why? Any oil residue can make your polish chip or bubble!

3)You don't need a special pomade to get thick, frizzy hair to behave. The waxy emollients in lip gloss work just as well to keep down the frizz and amp up the shine. Warm up a dab between your palms, glide your palms over the problem area, then brush with a boar bristle brush until your hair looks controlled and smooth.

4)Craving the shimmery glow that's all the rage right now? Dig into your makeup case for a pale, pearly eye shadow! It's an easy substitute. I sweep it right where I'd put on highlighter. It has the same radiant effect at a fraction of the cost. Pick your favorite area to highlight -bridge of nose, jaw line or brow bone - and lightly sweep shadow on that area using a fluffy brush.

5)No need to spend money on pricey eye makeup removers - just use baby oil. The oil breaks the seal that makes water resistant mascaras and eyeliners stay put. Saturate a cotton pad with the oil and gently sweep the area until it's makeup free. Wash your face afterward to remove any excess oil.

6)The same ingredients that hydrate curly hair also cause hair cuticles to lay flat when you blow dry hair with a round brush. The result? Smooth, pin straight hair! Use a wide toothed comb to distribute a dollop of curl cream to soaking wet hair before you blow dry.

7)Out of shaving cream? Hair conditioner will leave your legs just as nick free and smooth.