55+ 'lazy girl' beauty hacks that work like a charm

Doing your makeup and hair is usually fun, but sometimes, it’s just too much effort. No matter how much you love doing your makeup, the idea of sitting in front of your mirror for an hour may feel like too much. Luckily, there are plenty of great beauty hacks out there. You can use these hacks to get a flawless look in no time at all!

Whether you’re looking for a way to quickly do your makeup or easily style your hair, there’s a hack here for you. These hacks will make putting your makeup on in the morning a breeze!

Use Apple Cider Vinegar As A Toner

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If you have oily skin, you may think that it’s best not to use moisturizer. But not using moisturizer will actually make your skin oilier. To keep your skin hydrated and beautiful, apply a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water before you put on your moisturizer. The vinegar will balance your skin’s pH levels, preventing it from producing more oil.

If you’re in a lazy mood, the following hacks are perfect for you. They will save you tons of time and make you look great! Keep reading to learn about some of the best beauty hacks out there.

Use Tap Water To Protect Hair While Swimming

The chlorine in a swimming pool can wreak havoc on your hair. To protect your hair from the chlorine, rinse your hair with tap water before you go swimming. Your hair will absorb the tap water, which will prevent the chlorinated water from damaging your hair.

Soothe Irritated Skin With Black Tea and Vinegar

If your skin feels irritated after shaving, use a black tea and apple cider vinegar mixture to soothe it. Apple cider vinegar contains anti-inflammatory properties, and black tea has tannic acid that will reduce redness and irritation. To make this remedy, first dab a cotton ball into a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water. Rub the apple cider vinegar onto the irritated area. Then, soak a black tea bag in hot water for around ten minutes. Let the black tea bag cool, and then massage it into the affected area.

Use Spoon To Create Perfect Winged Eyeliner

It’s always tricky to do winged eyeliner, and it’s especially hard to get both of your eyes even. To create the perfect winged eyeliner every time, use a spoon. First, place the handle against the corner of your eye and draw a line. After that, flip the spoon over and place the curved portion of the spoon against your eye. Use the round edge to create another line that’s connected to the first line. Then, remove the spoon and fill in the outline. Just like that, you’ll have beautiful winged eyeliner!

Use A Sock To Create The Perfect Hair Bun

If you’re looking for a way to get a fuller bun, try using a rolled-up sock. First, cut the toe portion off of the sock. Then, roll the sock up until it’s a donut shape. Place your hair in a high ponytail, and then wrap the ponytail around the rolled-up sock until your hair is completely covering it. Just like that, you’ll have a beautiful bun!

Put Vaseline On Pulse Points To Make Perfume Last Longer

Tired of your perfume’s scent fading too quickly? Put a bit of Vaseline on your pulse points before you spray your perfume. The Vaseline will help the scent stick to your skin for much longer periods of time. With this easy trick, your perfume will last all day long.

Dust Eyeshadow On Hair Part To Make Hair Look Thicker

If you want your hair to look thicker, there’s an easy way to do this. Simply dust eyeshadow that’s the same color as your hair along your part. If you don’t usually part your hair, you can also dust eyeshadow along your hairline to make it look thicker.

Use Honey For Chapped Lips

If your lips tend to get chapped during the dry months of the year, try making a simple and all-natural lip balm. To make this lip balm, mix a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of olive oil, and a tablespoon of sugar in a bowl. Stir the ingredients together well, and then massage the lip balm into your lips for about two minutes. Afterward, wipe the lip balm off with a cloth. You’ll be left with hydrated and soft lips!

Make A DIY Makeup Brush Holder With Coffee Beans

Are you looking for an easy way to organize your makeup brushes? Make your own brush holder using coffee beans! Place coffee beans in a glass container, and then stick the makeup brushes inside. The coffee beans will hold the makeup brushes in place, creating an organized look.

Draw Triangles Under Eyes With Concealer

To easily conceal dark circles, draw triangles under your eyes with your concealer. Drawing triangles with your concealer will also help light up your face. This easy trick will help lift your face up and hide dark circles.

Use Nail File To Remove Scuffs In Shoes

If you notice a scuff in your suede shoes, a nail file will get it out. Use the nail file to buff your shoes and the stain will quickly disappear. This easy trick will make your suede shoes look good as new!

Apply Bronzer In ‘3’ Shape To Contour Face

Looking for an easy way to contour your face? Simply apply your bronzer in a ‘3’ shape over your jawline, cheekbones, and forehead. When you use this simple trick, you’ll be able to contour your face in no time!

Blot Out Oil With A Toilet Seat Cover

If you notice excessive oil on your forehead, grab a toilet seat cover. It may sound strange but a toilet seat cover is great for blotting out oil in your T-zone. A simple toilet seat cover is a great choice for anyone who needs to blot out oil quickly.

Use A Hair Dryer On Eyelash Curler

When you heat up your eyelash curler, you’ll be able to easily get a great curl on your lashes! Hold your eyelash curler in front of your hair dryer until the eyelash curler feels hot to the touch. Let the eyelash curler cool down a little bit so you don’t burn your eyelids, and then clamp down on your eyelashes and curl them up. This easy beauty hack will give you beautiful lashes!

Use Eyeliner To Create A Quick Smokey Eye

Smokey eye is a great look for going out, but you may feel like it’s going to take too much effort to do it. Luckily, there’s an easy way to quickly get a smokey eye: use eyeliner instead of eyeshadow! Place eyeliner on your finger, and quickly swipe the eyeliner along both the top and bottom of your eyelash line. You’re sure to receive tons of compliments on this easy makeup look!

Use Peppermint Moisturizer As An Overnight Foot Treatment

Have your feet been feeling dry lately? Use peppermint moisturizer to create the perfect foot treatment. Apply the moisturizer to your feet, and then put on some of your favorite cushioned socks. Head to bed, and in the morning, you’ll wake up with smooth and soft feet!

Spritz Perfume Strategically To Make It Last All Day

Tired of having to redo your perfume every few hours? If you spritz your perfume in a few strategic places, it will last all day. Spritz the perfume on your hair, behind your ears, inside your elbows, in your belly button, and behind your knees. It may sound strange to spritz perfume behind your knees, but just give it a try—you’ll be amazed to see how long your favorite perfume scent lasts!

Strengthen Nails With Toothpaste

If your nails feel brittle, try strengthening them with toothpaste. Toothpaste has the same benefits for your nails as it does for your teeth—it will strengthen your nails as well as whiten them. Plus, toothpaste will speed up nail growth. Rub toothpaste onto your nails once a day for about a week, and you’ll see a dramatic change in your nail health.

Soak Nails In Cold Water After Painting Them To Help Them Dry Faster

If you don’t have a lot of time to wait for your nail polish to dry, try soaking them in ice-cold water for a few minutes. It may seem odd to put your freshly painted nails in water, but the cold water will actually help set the paint, and it will dry them faster. You’ll be amazed to see how quickly your nails dry with this beauty hack.

Use Your Phone’s Flashlight To Test How Makeup Looks In Different Lighting

Want to quickly test how your makeup will look in a wide variety of lightings? Use your phone’s flashlight! If you apply your makeup in a room that has overhead lighting, the lighting can cast shadows on your face, completely changing how your makeup looks. If you shine your phone’s flashlight on your face while you’re doing your makeup, you’ll get a much better idea of how your makeup will look in different lighting.

Use Gelatin To Remove Blackheads

If you want to quickly remove blackheads, try making a mask using gelatin. To make the mask, mix a tablespoon of gelatin with a tablespoon of milk. Stir the two ingredients together, and then microwave for about a minute. After the mixture cools down, apply it to your problem areas with a makeup brush. Leave the gelatin on for about a minute, and then pull it off. Your skin should look much clearer after using this mask!

Rinse Hair With Baking Soda After Swimming

If you have blonde hair, you may worry that your hair is going to turn green if you go swimming. To prevent this from happening, rinse your hair out with baking soda after your swim. Mix baking soda with a bit of water, and then stir until the mixture forms a paste. Rub the baking soda paste into your hair, and let it sit for a minute. Then, rinse the baking soda out and wash your hair with clarifying shampoo.

Dry Hair With A T-Shirt Instead Of A Towel

Want to save tons of time in the morning? Dry your hair with a t-shirt instead of a towel! A cotton t-shirt is much more absorbent than a towel, and because of that, it will dry your hair much faster. It will also prevent your hair from getting frizzy. If you often find yourself rushing in the morning, try this trick—you’ll be shocked to see how much time you save.

Use A Comb To Get Fuzz Out Of Sweaters

Noticed a lot of fuzz on your favorite sweater? Use a simple comb to get it out! Run the comb through your sweater a few times, and the fuzz should come right out. This easy trick will only take a minute or two, and it will make your sweaters look like they’re brand new.

Use Pigtails To Create The Perfect Low Bun

If you’re struggling to get your low bun looking just right, try putting your hair in pigtails before you make your bun. Tie the pigtails as close together as you possibly can, and try to position them in the middle of the back of your head. Then, wrap the ends of the pigtails together until you’ve created a bun. Secure your beautiful bun with bobby pins.

Add Peppermint Oil To Lip Gloss For Plumper Lips

Looking for a way to easily plump up your lips? A little peppermint oil will do the trick! Place a few drops into your favorite lip gloss, and then apply. Just like that, you’ll have beautiful, plumper-looking lips.

Use Shaving Cream To Remove Foundation Stains

If you’ve noticed a foundation stain on the collar of your favorite shirt, don’t fret. A little shaving cream will get that stain right out! Place a dollop of shaving cream on your finger, and then rub it into the stain. Then, wash your shirt like normal. When the shirt comes out of the wash, it should be stain-free.

Polish Shoes With Coffee

If you need to polish your shoes but don’t have any shoe polisher on hand, try using coffee grounds instead. Mix the coffee grounds with a bit of water, and then place the mixture in a sock. Polish your shoes with the toe portion of the sock, and watch the coffee grounds work their magic!

Use Baby Powder On Greasy Roots

If you notice that your roots are starting to get greasy, try sprinkling baby powder on them. Many hair stylists swear by this easy trick, and once you try it, you’ll see why! The baby powder will absorb the grease, leaving you with beautiful, shining hair.

Add Cornstarch To Glossy Nail Polish

If you’d like to get a little more matte finish to your glossy nail polish, add a bit of cornstarch to your nail polish. This simple trick will leave you with beautiful nails that you’ll love.

Make Your Eyes Pop With White Eyeliner

Looking for a way to easily make your eyes pop? Place white eyeliner right above and below your brow line. Then, smudge out the eyeliner with a sponge. Doing this will define your brows, and it will instantly give you a beautiful eye lift.

Keep Eye Lotion In Fridge To Fight Puffy Eyes

If you want to easily fight puffy eyes, all you have to do is keep your eye lotion in the fridge. The cool lotion will soothe your skin and it can also reduce inflammation in the area below your eyes. When you use cool lotion, your skin will look and feel great.

Use Eye Contact Solution To Make Mascara Last Longer

When mascara starts to dry out, it will get clumpy and flaky. If you’re looking for a way to make your mascara last longer, simply put in a few drops of saline solution. However, if you’ve had your mascara for more than three months, it’s best to toss it. Mascara that’s more than three months old can collect bacteria that could give you an eye infection.

Use A Bandage To Create Quick Nail Art

Want to create beautiful nail art in no time at all? Use a bandage with little holes as a stencil. First, paint the base color on your nails. Let your nails dry, and then cover them in the bandages. Paint dots through the holes, and then peel the bandages away. You’ll be left with adorable polka dot nails!

Lighten Foundation With Moisturizer

If you buy a foundation that’s too dark for your skin, don’t fret. Use a bit of moisturizer to lighten it up. Put in a few drops of moisturizer in the foundation, and then stir. Test the foundation out, and if it’s still too dark, add a little more moisturizer. Keep adding moisturizer until your foundation perfectly matches your skin tone.

Kool-Aid Stain

You can use Kool-Aid both as a lip stain and a drink to stave off the summer heat. To use it as a lip stain, simply wet your lips and apply dry Kool-Aid powder evenly over your lips. Smooth it over with a Q-tip afterward to be rid of any clumps. Cherry gives you a nice hot red, pink lemonade gives you an amazing hot pink, orange gives you a nice shade of orange, and the list goes on. Try funky colors too like blue and purple or just stay with the classics!

Use Concealer To Give Lipstick Matte Finish

If you want to get a matte look on her lips but you only have glossy lipstick on hand, simply put concealer on your lips before you apply the lipstick. The concealer will give you a beautiful matte finish. Plus, as a bonus, your lipstick will only last longer when you use concealer first.

Reduce Puffiness With Green Tea Bags

Green tea is a great low-cost, easy way to reduce puffiness around your eyes. Steep the green tea bags in hot water, and then put them in the fridge to cool. Once they’re cool, hold the bags under your eyes for around five minutes. The caffeine in the green tea will help tighten up the skin under your eyes.

Sleep On Two Pillows To Prevent Puffiness

If you want to reduce puffiness in your face, simply sleep on two pillows instead of one. Sleeping on two pillows will help drain fluid from your face, which in turn will reduce puffiness. This hack is truly perfect for every girl who’s feeling lazy—all you have to do is go to sleep!

Wash Makeup Brushes With Gentle Face Wash

Over time, makeup brushes will collect bacteria and germs. This bacteria can then cause breakouts on your face. To prevent this from happening, clean your makeup brushes with a gentle face wash, and then rinse them with water. This easy tip will help save you from having to buy new makeup brushes.

Ran Out Of Lip Gloss?

Use toothpaste for this too! Toothpaste has many uses besides just teeth. Using toothpaste on your lips for a minute before washing it off leaves them soft and less chapped. That said, I would not recommend this one for any lip biters out there! Ouch!

Whiten Your Teeth

While it’s a bit unconventional, did you know you can use banana peels to whiten your teeth? It’s much cheaper than dental visits and whitening toothpaste, with bananas being affordable pretty much everywhere, and won’t harm your teeth in any way either! Rub the inside of a banana peel, the pale-yellow stringy bit, on your teeth once a day for a week. Make sure your bananas aren’t overripe, or there won’t be any results.

Makeshift Color Corrector

You can use red lipstick underneath your eyes to cover eye bags! If you don’t have a color corrector, this works perfectly especially considering red lipstick is a very common item in most makeup drawers. For its full potential, use it underneath your eyes, blend it, and then cover it with concealer for a well-rested face.

Beer For Hair Health

If your hair is feeling more dull or dry than usual, try a beer! While it is primarily a drink for barbecues or parties, it’s also good for hair health – without drinking it. Rinse with any brand you fancy to help condition your hair; it also helps with shine and softness!

Substitute Beauty Blender

Have you seen those brand-new silicone gel makeup pads for foundation? If you can’t find them in your area, they’re practically the same as a silicone bra insert! Buy a brand new one and use it to apply foundation without wasting any product that would be absorbed into the sponges you would probably use otherwise and save yourself from wasting expensive foundation unintentionally.

Lighten Dark Armpits

Ever wondered how you could lighten dark armpits without bleach? Try potatoes! Rub a raw potato on your armpit and leave it on for about 30 minutes before rinsing it off with water.

Bye-Bye Falsies!

For a less intense version of false eyelashes, use powder. Beauty gurus are coming up with more and more things as time goes on and we can’t say this one isn’t clever. For more subtle volume on your lashes, curl them and add a layer of mascara. After that, coat them very lightly in baby powder with a Q-tip, and use a layer of mascara to finish off.

Literal Smokey Eye

This is an age-old trick that many of you have probably heard of or done yourself! If your pencil eyeliner is hard and dry instead of smooth and even, then you should try heating it up. Use a lighter or match and hover your pencil eyeliner above the flame for a few seconds (but not enough to melt it) for that beautiful result of smooth and easy to apply eyeliner.

Keep Shoes Fresh

To avoid any smelly shoes from the summer heat, add a tea bag to each shoe. Keep them in a dry room-temperature or cold place in your house for effectiveness. Make sure to take them out in the morning unless you’d like to walk around with a shredded tea bag in your shoes!

Having Trouble With Fly Away Hair?

If you’re having issues with fly-away hair, try dryer sheets! Just rub a sheet over the problem areas and with a few swipes, you’ll be back to silky smooth. No more carrying hundreds of products with you!

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