Sometimes, the going gets tough and—gasp!—you accidentally leave several essential beauty products behind as you hurriedly prepare for a long day. What's a girl to do? Below, some genius hacks for making your favorites work double time.
1. LIPSTICK
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Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in Gabrielle, P1750, Rustan's
There's a reason red lipstick is as timeless as makeup goes. Try drawing your cat-eye on with a slim red line instead of the usual black. Or, go for trendy poppy-stained lids! Even classics can be reinvented.
2. KOHL LINER
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Maybelline Master Kajal Eyeliner, P399, Watsons
Want to make a statement but don't have your go-to vamp shade handy? Swipe black kohl liner on your lips for a matte ebony pout that's sure to turn heads.
3. MASCARA
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Max Factor Masterpiece HD Mascara, P890, beautymnl.com
Yikes, you spotted a gray hair! Cover the culprit up with mascara.
4. CONCEALER
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Lancôme Waterproof Long-Lasting Undereye Concealer, P1995, Greenbelt 5
In a pinch, your concealer could serve as emergency nude lippie. Rock that skin-on-skin look!
5. TINTED LIP BALM
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Burberry Lip Glow Balm in Pink Azalea, P1508, sephora.ph
Feeling pale? Warm your complexion up by spreading a bit of tinted lip balm on your cheeks. Plus points for an instant dewy finish.
6. CLEAR LIP GLOSS
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Sephora Collection Ultra Shine Lip Gloss, P670, sephora.ph
Just call us the anti-frizz squad! Clear lip gloss is the perfect substitute for hair gel.
7. BRONZER
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Benefit Dew The Hoola Liquid Bronzer, P1600, SM Megamall
Use liquid bronzer to create a glossy brown smoky eye à la Givenchy F/W 2016.
8. EYESHADOW
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Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Cocoa, P1400, Rustan's
The impossible happened: You forgot your brow pencil at home. Fill in the sparse spaces between hairs with matte brown eyeshadow.
9. LOTION
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Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion, P480, Department Stores
Made a mistake? A bit of hand lotion doubles as makeup remover.
10. BLUSH
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Cargo Swimmables Blush in Rome, P1250, Beauty Bar
In the absence of lip primer, dusting powder blush in a similar shade over your lipstick is a great way to both seal the product in and make its color pop.
