Beauty LifeHacks

Your bronzer can do more than bronze:
Every bronzer is a multitasking bronzer, and this essential makeup product goes beyond bringing warmth to your cheekbones. Powder bronzers with a hint of shimmer like TARTE Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer can double as a highlighter or a golden eyeshadow, while matte bronzers like MORPHE Mini Bronzer in Blogger works flawlessly for contouring.

The secret to quickly patching up chipped polish:
When you need to disguise chipped nails in a pinch, simply add on a quick coat of glitter polish. The added sparkles help to minimize any chips and add a new element to your old manicure.

Use a hot towel to expedite gel and dip nail removal:
There are two main ways to remove gel or dip nail polish at home: via a bowl soak or by individually wrapping the nails in an acetone solution. Both methods involve waiting 10-15 minutes for the polish to dissolve. If you want to remove the nails faster, Powder Beauty Co. founder Joy Terrell says, "I like to place a steaming hot towel over the bowl to speed up the process." If you're opting for the foil wrap method, Terrell says to place each hand in a plastic bag and then place the hot towel on top of the bag.

Who knew eyelash curlers were the multitaskers of our makeup kits? Because they’re shaped to fit the arch of your lids, they’re the perfect guide to apply shadow to your eye crease whether you’re looking to try a cut crease eyeshadow look or just want to add depth and definition. Just hold your lash curler onto your closed eyelid, then take an eyeshadow or crease brush and blend shadow across it into your eye crease—no mess, no fuss, no fallout.

If you’re like us, every time you turn that mascara wand vertically to coat your lower lashes you have high hopes that you won’t make a mess. And 9/10 times, you do. This super easy tip makes defining those hard-to-reach lashes so easy. Just swipe some of your favorite mascara (check out our best mascaras of the year, here) onto your tweezer tip, then glide it onto each individual lash to separate and lengthen them. Be careful not to pull as you go, being gentle is key!

We’ve used paper cards for perfectly applying winged eyeliner, but turns out they’re a great tool for defining and filling your brows—especially when you’re short on time. Just hold the edge of the card along the bottom edge of your brow, then use your brow pen to create quick, upward strokes in the direction of your brow hairs. Comb them up with a spoolie and—voila!—you’ve got perfectly filled-in, fluffy brows, not a stray mark to be seen.

Between coats of mascara and constant eyelash curling, our lashes go through a lot. And sometimes, they need extra care to look and feel their best (aka long, soft, and lush). Try this easy hack to prep your lashes for mascara, while conditioning and adding curl. Clamp your lash curler onto your lashes, then take a little petroleum jelly (or lash conditioning cream, if you have it) and dab it onto your lashes. Then, release the clamp as usual. This doesn’t just help add curl, it preps and protects your lashes before you swipe on mascara and helps it go on extra smooth. Trust us, your lashes have never felt more loved.

If you ask us, the best beauty secrets are always worth sharing. Whether it's an unexpected way to use a beauty product or a quick technique that makes makeup application a breeze, we're always on board with making our beauty routines faster, easier, and more efficient. Plus, knowing the best beauty hacks will always come in handy on those lazy days or when you’re short on time.

For those ready-in-15 mornings and beyond, we've highlighted of the best beauty hacks below. Use these handy life hacks in your makeup, hair, skin, and nail routines to cut down on time and money (while still looking and feeling your best).