I'll be the first person to complain about how expensive beauty care has become.
You can barely shop at Sephora without taking out a loan first, and getting a spa treatment is so expensive that it's now a once-in-a-lifetime event reserved for your parents on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Suffice to say, I don't blame anybody for cutting corners at home.
I mean, why bother when you can buy a paint sponge at the dollar store? Just tear off the handle and you're on your way!
Sure, it'll feel a little rough on your skin. But application and exfoliation for a dollar? Can't beat it.
Going au naturel is great, but sometimes you're in the mood for full coverage.
If there's no makeup sponge in sight, rummage through your dad's toolbox for a trowel. Then smooth out your foundation like you're filling cracks in a wall.
OK, let's be honest — it didn't seem like a "good" idea per se. Just an idea.
For those who don't know, you can briefly put a palette in the oven if you want to remove the shadow pots.
Important: Do not overbake.
What? You think that looks ridiculous?
You know what else looks ridiculous? Contouring, baking your foundation, foaming face masks, lip plumpers...the list goes on and on. Don't question it!
The results won't be as noticeable, but it's your call.
This is why they call it a sheet mask. It's one sheet of paper towel.
Because that would save me a lot of money. Plus, I could just wash the marshmallow off and eat it afterward.
I'm kidding. Settle down.
I know we're supposed to be talking about DIY attempts, but I had to share this one with you guys.
This is a great substitute for a makeup brush cleaner mat.
I know this girl was just messing with us, but all that tape really did just remind me that I need to get my brows done.
Right now, they look like two caterpillars trying to hold hands.
You haven't truly experienced relaxation until you've sliced up an entire cucumber and put it on your face.
Please note his reflection in the mirror. Crossed arms = very, very, very upset.
Lovely, aren't they? It's really a natural look.
They last approximately 72 hours before drying up and turning brown.
Available anywhere strawberries are sold.
Heck, making your own monochromatic highlighter is hard!
Heck, making your own makeup is hard!
Heck, making your dinner is hard!
Heck, making your — I'll stop now.
And so you have to sew a second eye mask to help release the stress from the first attempt.
It's an endless cycle!
Kids: They're leading the conversation in responsible consumerism.
Not to mention that these lashes are probably way easier to apply than the ones were used to.
If you answered "Yes" (wow, seriously?), then using a turmeric face mask before bed is for you!
Alright, fine. Nobody says that.
If you really want to revive your dried-out mascara, you can get the same result with a bowl of hot water. Not to mention, there'll be 100% less splatter.
Why else would people be microwaving their Beauty Blenders?
Obviously, this DIY didn't work out, but I am thoroughly enjoying this visual tale of microwaved beauty products.
Would you buy it? Would you recommend it to your friends?
I need to know if there's more people who are into this.
Did you also know that you can create a tooth stain out of the same drink mix?
What a magically versatile product!
But hey, this was literally me throughout all of seventh and eighth grade. So, I can deeply relate.
She's serving us stationary chic, and I am living, dying, and reincarnating for this look.
Bonus points: Paper clips are a bit harder to lose than bobby pins.
Sorry, but you'll never know.
We all want to lay in the bath and be fed fruit like we're some kind of Greek goddess.
But we can't always have our mango and eat it, too.
Wine glass fell in the tub? No problem! Enjoy your bubble bath infused with grape antioxidants!
Overall, these people gave DIY beauty their best shot. And I applaud them for it.
