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17/07/2015

How to fix a Broken Lipstick in 5 easy steps: DIY,Tutorial with images

Out of all the hell that can break on a beauty junkie, two things top my list (tell me what makeup mishap you have experienced)..
One- a missed sale and Two- a broken lipstick...!!!

To me a broken lipstick is directly proportional to a broken heart,worst still if you splurged on it! But Boy Oh Boy! We fixed it!!
See How!

Things You Will Need :

A broken lipstick off course.
A hand sanitizer
Paper towels/Tissues
Candle or lighter
Match sticks (if you are using a candle)
Cotton buds
Refrigerator :P

Method:

1. Wash your hands,sanitize them and spread a paper towel on your work station as it might get messy.

2. Slightly heat up the tube from where the lipstick got uprooted over a candle or lighter. Similarly heat the bottom of the lipstick bullet too. Make sure both the ends become flat.

3. Apply a little pressure and fix the lipstick over the bullet and refrigerate it for 2-3 hours. I place the lipstick in deep freeze for half an hour though.

4. Once fixed, take the lipstick out of the freezer and clean the bullet with a tissue.

5. Now roll the lipstick bullet over the candle flame for 2-3 seconds to achieve a ridge free,seamless finish! Voila..!! Done!

Hope it Helps..!!

xoxo

Aditi..

23/02/2015

How To Stay Organized On A Low Budget: Makeup and Non Makeup (Personalized)

Budget Belleza 23.2.15 12 Comments

I still remember my "single status" days, when my room was small and the bed was huge and the study table could well be swapped for a four seater dining table. The huge furniture got the area cramped and there was less room. But it still was the best place for me in the whole wide world. It also taught me how to stay organized and make the most of the given space.
Talking of organization, I have incorporated a few stuff that makes life clutter free and organized.
Let's take a look:

1. Handbag organizer:

For all those who have multiple handbags and prefer matching them to their dress or shoes.. Your life is sorted now!!!! This alone has made things so easy and mess-free. I set up everything I need in this and keep it ready at all times. When on the go,I just slip it into my handbag without the last moment hustle-bustle of transferring things from this bag to that. Available at a quarter of a price of the handbags, it keeps me sorted!

2. Lipstick organizer/stand:

I was eyeing this for a long time and finally got it. It has 24 compartments that have room enough to make all your lipsticks fit in well. Keep the lipsticks up side down so you can read the labels/shade names. Since I have got this,I have stated using the ones that were left hidden somewhere in the stash. You can also make your concealers mascaras and eye liners stand in this. And if you think it has more compartments than you need, you can go for one that has 12 compartments. Helps me come out of the makeup rut as well,simply place the lesser used lippies infront to reach out for them more often!

3. Multi-Utility Drawers:

Available at most of the plastic stores,these multi-utility drawers are true to their name,they are multipurpose. You can store your makeup, accessories, watches, fashion jewellery etc. You can also divide it's sections into skin care products, makeup products and accessories... Whichever way suits you and your stuff collection.
Well on a different note right now my boy uses them to store his hot wheels collection :P

4. Makeup Brush Holders:

From pinterest to instagram to the local markets,the ideas of using glass jars/plastic containters/pen holders are oozing out. I bought two to keep my face brushes and eye brushes separately and they definitely make the life easier.
The price...??? I got each for 10bucks..
Plan to hoard them and use as pen stand,menus organizer,my boys colours...combs..phewwww....!! Basically hoard them :P

5. Organization Apps:

It's a tech savvy world and we are all slaves to this technology. On one hand it makes our life comfortable and on the other organized. So make use of the various apps available on your phones,tablets,laptops...to keep you organized. From to do list makers to expense organizers, you have all at your dispense. I personally use Google Keep to jot down things. It's simple, and allows you to colour code your sticky notes,set an alarm,add notes,make lists,check done jobs plus it takes voice commands.....
Long story short, it runs my household, my work and me :)

These are few of the things that I incorporate and they keep me put together. Do not forget to add your favos, that help you run things smoothly in the comment box below... I'm all ears..!!!

xoxo

Aditi..

# Chit-Chat # DIY

26/02/2014

How to Create a Lip Pot out of Leftover Lipsticks: DIY,Tute and Swatches

Budget Belleza 26.2.14 19 Comments

Hola Bellezas...
This is for all you beauties who wanted to know through Facebook and emails,how I did a custom-made lip pot out of leftover lippies..
Lets begin with the outcome first :

Makeup can get expensive. And being a BUDGET belleza,I have a hard time trashing anything... specially the lippies that were once my favourite. So,I generally used to fix the broken lippies rather than throwing them out..But this time I went a step further and used even the leftover lipstick in the tube,which had no future otherwise..
I've always known that when you hit the plastic base of the lipstick, there is always some product left over in there. Sometimes, if it was a color I loved, I would take a lip brush and use a little bit more. I was thinking it was just a wee bit that was left in there.But no,last night when I inserted a toothpick inside the tube,it was half way in there. There was so much lipstick in there..!!!!
Here's what I did:
Note: Since it is a requested post,I could not click pics step wise. The pics are combined to make the post comprehensive!

From a Leftover Lipstick to a Moisturizing Lip Pot:Here's How
Things you will need:

Broken or leftover lipsticks (Do check their expiry date before using)
Leftover lip balms/ Vaseline.
Microwave safe container/ Metal plate.
Microwave/ Candle.
Orange stick/ Toothpick.
An empty container with a lid/ Sample jar/ Old lip balm pot.
Tissues.
Rubbing Alcohol.

Instructions:

Take a microwave safe container and clean it using some rubbing alcohol..let it dry.

Scrape out the lipstick from its plastic base using a tooth pick/orange stick and collect in the container. I used my finished Avon Simply Pretty in Mango Mania and Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Pure Plum.

Now scrape out the lipbalms into the same container. Incase you don't have leftover lipbalms,you can use vaseline as well.
Adjust the quantity of lipstick and lip balm according to your needs. I wanted a hydrating lip product thus I added more lipbalm.
Microwave the container for a min. Keep a check on it every 20 seconds. It should only heat up enough to get mixed well and NOT boil.

Now take an empty jar which has a lid. It could be an empty single eye shadow container,a sample jar or an old lip balm pot. I used my empty Lotus lip balm pot. Clean it well using some rubbing alcohol in a tissue. Let it dry completely.
When completely dry transfer the liquid lipstick from the microwave to the Lip pot.
Keep it in deep freeze for 30 minutes.
And you have your very own custom made,super hydrating lip pot :)

The lip swatch is more true to colour than hand swatch!

The lasting power is around 2-3hrs. If you want more staying power,add less lip balm. Moisturization and longevity are inversely proportional in Lipstick Chemistry :P
Hope you liked it as much as I'm lovin' it :)
P.S. If you don't want to microwave,you can collect the scarped out material in a metal plate and melt it over a candle..Simple!!!
xoxo
Aditi..

For more info on this,here are links to others' posts

# Avon # Budget Buys

12/11/2013

DIY : Primer that works just as fine as a Day Cream too !!!

Budget Belleza 12.11.13 30 Comments

Hola Chicas,
Until I was introduced to the beauty blogging world,I thought Primers are just for the walls and furniture. Though I don't claim to be absolutely ignorant about makeup before blogging happened,but Primer was one thing I was totally oblivious off. But with more reading and the ever growing contacts with you guys made me aware of ..... Primers...along a few other things!
All right,now this one's a DIY in the truest of the sense as all of us have almost all the ingredients athome.
Lets take a look at what all you'll need:

Aloevera gel
Face moisturiser
Foundation (that matches)
Container with lid
Spoon/Spatula for mixing

Here,I am using Patanjali Aloevera Gel, Avon Nourishing Cream and Lakme Perfecting Liquid Foundation. But you can use any moisturiser and foundi...aloevera gel is a must!!
All you need to do is:

Take a clean container,wipe the container,lid and mixing spoon off with some rubbing alcohol to sanitize it.
Mix Aloevera gel, Moisturiser and Foundation in 2:1:1 ratio,that is two parts of aloevera gel and one part of moisturiser and foundation each and mix well.
Remember the ratio may vary according to the climate and skin type. Eg. More moisturiser in winters and for dry skinned people.

Tadaaaa.. Your homemade primer is ready. Apply this before using a foundation for that flawless looking you and to make your makeup stay longer on you :)
Although I just apply this and a concealer and I'm good to go as this itself has foundation in it..So,if you are looking for less coverage, just this would suffice.
That's it for today..hope you liked !!!
xoxo
Aditi..

# Day Cream # DIY

17/07/2015

How to fix a Broken Lipstick in 5 easy steps: DIY,Tutorial with images

23/02/2015

How To Stay Organized On A Low Budget: Makeup and Non Makeup (Personalized)

26/02/2014

How to Create a Lip Pot out of Leftover Lipsticks: DIY,Tute and Swatches

12/11/2013

DIY : Primer that works just as fine as a Day Cream too !!!

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