5 Ways You're WASTING Makeup! Get the Most Out of Your Products!

[@classicalflutist]

A few drops of contact solution will also revitalize a drier mascara. It's bought me more time more than once! Apparently bad vision does have its perks sometimes.

[@hrisinka]

I've heard that bacteria grows a lot faster that way and you're more likely to develop an eye infection.

[@classicalflutist]

@@hrisinka I definitely don't recommend using contact solution in your mascara long-term, just to tide you over until you can get a fresh tube. Having said that, saline is sterile and a better solution to using water or eye drops.

[@welpppppppppppppp]

after taking out the stopper on tube products i’ve used really small brushes to reach all the corners/sides!! it gets every last bit of concealer/gloss/whatever and using product to the point of an almost completely clean tube is possibly the most satisfying feeling 🤤 this was such a fun twist on these kinds of tips, i normally see the opposite like “use products up faster”

[@veronicalim1676]

when i cut my sqeezy tubes in half i always fold the on edge to fit into the other half, when it comes to lipstick and lipbalm i use a lipbrush to get the rest out or if i have long nails i use them hihi. you can also use the spatula and dig out the rest of the lipstick put it on a spoon and warm it with a lighter untill its liquid and them put it in another container and just use your fingers. just some tips i have done. i love that im not the only one who cares about not wasting product. often products are so spency so its dumb not to get out everything. loved the video and you looked gorgeous.

[@JessicatheDollarDiva]

I make affordable beauty videos and I have getting the last bit of products forever, and, like you, have felt so alone! Lol!! I feel so justified now! 😃🙌🏻💖 Now I have some new ways 😃

[@veronicalim1676]

@@JessicatheDollarDiva i know people dont understand how much they waste. and its so pleasing to use all of it. your not alone now

[@Erinknitsalot]

What you’re looking for is called needle-nose pliers because of the smaller size of them they can definitely help get stoppers out! Love your videos!

[@JessicatheDollarDiva]

I love making affordable makeup videos and that is a great tip!! There is always SO much left in one of those tubes! 😃🙌🏻💖

[@AndreaMatillano]

It always blows my mind how much longer I can use a product when I remove the stopper! It was the same case for my Born This Way Concealer too. I think I was able to use it for another 2-3 months!

[@SaucyGalMakeup]

YES!!! I love that someone else cuts the tubes!! I started doing this with my little Ipsy samples and I love it! It's so nice to meet someone else who loves getting the most out of their money! Little tip: Michael's (or any craft store) sells little tiny containers in their jewelry making aisle where you can transfer your broken products if the compact or tube broke.

[@JessicatheDollarDiva]

I love making affordable makeup videos and did a similar video a while back and felt so alone!! 😂😂😂 I feel so justified now with Kelly doing this video and seeing that all you wonderful ladies do a lot of these too! 💖

[@Karideplov]

If you have small empty eye cream or sample cream containers, don’t throw them out. Wash them and put broken make-up or remaining bit of make-up, like foundation, in them. Don’t buy containers when you can repurpose the ones you already paid for in other products. It also helps out our environment

[@SaucyGalMakeup]

@@Karideplov I don't buy them. Lol. I was just telling others because I didn't think other people saved weird little jars like i do. 😂 I have a ton of old empty packaging that I refurbish.

[@stephaniec.8415]

nice tips! I love seeing people advocate for using products all the way up and how to get your money’s worth! makeup can be so expensive and people throw so much of it out 😰

[@JessicatheDollarDiva]

I love making affordable makeup videos and I agree so much!!! It’s amazing how much is left and this video makes me SO happy and I love that so many wonderful ladies do the same! 💖💖💖

[@temporarilyblond]

In regards to the cutting the tube hack, you can store it in the same container, you just have to clean out a bit the inside edge of the top part and you can close with it the lower part, you just have to squeeze one into the other

[@erinhoyt1671]

Good idea! I’ll have to try that as I usually just put mine in a ziplock.

[@adinal1958]

Yup, that's how I do it too. Works great. I may not pull out the pliers to remove a stopper, but I always cut into my tubes to get the last of the product.

[@maudeschiltz5684]

About cutting tubes open to get to what's left - I cut much lower than you did in the video, clean the top half and then I use it to close the tube back by simply putting it over the bottom half (just squeeze the bottom part, slide the top part over it, and voilà!) What you get is a smaller "tube" that you can store upright :)

[@SEbeauty26]

Maude Schiltz that’s a great idea!

[@cherylcarlysle1629]

I call it “making a mini”

[@maudeschiltz5684]

@@cherylcarlysle1629 Haha! That's brilliant - that's exactly what it is!

[@patricebailey1473]

I’ve found that a flat screwdriver works best to wiggle stoppers out!

[@janelles5444]

I'm not sure if this is meant to be an official series, but I'm loving these "money saving" hacks lately: items I no longer buy, items you don't need, ways to repurpose, how we're wasting product, etc. More of these would be great! Just some feedback, keep it up!

[@tamarasparks8065]

I saved the spatula paddle from the used up wet n wild foundation and use it to scoop out products, or mix a Frankendation.

[@thatsydvicious]

With mascara, you can also add 4-5 drops of eye drops/ saline solution and it works sooo well. I bet if you used both hacks together, it would be amazing

[@beckybertish7841]

That blue/silver eye shadow is pretty. I try to use things up, buy mascara I don't use a lot. I didn't know body heat could help that's interesting...those are great hacks.

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

I am frugal. I love getting every last bit left. Thanks for the tips! Oh! I have done the lipstick hack once before on my favorite ever lipstick that was discontinued.

[@Brilliantnash]

You can revive dried up Colourpop Super Shock Shadows by adding Duraline by Inglot.

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

Yes! I'm excited to get my hands on some Duraline! My Super Shocks haven't dried up yet, but I'm looking forward to making eyeliners out of some of my colorful shadows, and also using it to experiment with neon pigments. Such a versatile little product! 👍

[@AshleyLamora]

Love you. Use a toothpaste squeezer for primers like that

[@emilyjones9259]

You look so pretty! And I’m so happy you upload frequently I look forward to your videos in the morning!

[@ashleyangel3565]

They also make mini spatulas for makeup, lotion etc. They are called spats I believe

[@TheSrspartans]

I have one and love it.

[@marshaanderson4756]

I love that you are more of a conscious consumer than some other KZbinrs. Love this content! I repressed my Essence highlighter after watching your tutorial a while back and got at least an extra month out of it!💕

[@CoralieRoseBeauty]

These are some great hacks! I love your video style. I was already cutting tubes because there is always more in there but didn’t think about the other ones. I will definitely try some of these next time. 🥰

[@briannan1446]

I often cut open tubes of lotion and other products to get the rest of the product out. I find that I can almost always store it by simply squeezing the bottom together and then just slipping the top back over it. Then the product doesn't dry out! Great hacks Kelly!

[@redskittleturley]

I always try to cut up right around the highest part, right against where it is clamped/melted to seal the top (does that make sense?). The. You can roll it down a couple times and use a strong bag clip on the top. Keeps it fresh still and the. You can use a makeup spatula to get out the product or cut down more as you get to the bottom

[@jrebecca0195]

These are fantastic hacks, Kelly! Thanks to your repressing powders video, I've been able to extend several Milani pressed powder foundations over the last year or so. 😊

[@JessicatheDollarDiva]

I always have felt so cheap making sure I use everything and I feel so justified now!! Thank you so much Kelly for this!! Now I have more ways! 💖💖💖

[@HarryThomasPictures]

I 100% agree we need to make the most out of all products Kelly, your hair looks lovely today🤩❤️💫💐😘xx!

[@JessicatheDollarDiva]

I do too! 🙋🏼‍♀️🙌🏻 I love getting everything out and I love that people love this too! I feel so justified now! Lol! 💖

[@pandamnk3]

I like to add a few eye drops to mascaras as they dry up, especially more volumizing formulas that dry out quickly.

[@Dddawg1218]

I love your videos so much 😍 I watch them every morning with my coffee before I have work. I just got into repressing my project pan powders. Now I love getting to hit pan again on the repressed version!

[@shaylaatiles]

I use my cuticle nipper to remove stoppers!!

[@emme4129]

Ooh that's clever! I use an old tweezer I don't like for plucking/splinter-removing, but i bet the cuticle nipper is way faster.

[@shaylaatiles]

Emme Mayle They are! It’s a good size (not like Kelly’s huge pliers haha) and the metal won’t bend like tweezers. :)

[@erinhoyt1671]

I have a set of mini spatulas that are for makeup - great purchase as I am able to scrape out bottles. I always cut my squeeze tubes - it’s amazing how much product is left in there!

[@Lirossy]

Another good hack for reviving mascaras (if you're a contact lens wearer) is to put 2-3 drops of contact lens solution into the tube, works even better than heating the mascara up :)

[@WinterChoir]

I’ve been trying to hit pan on theBalm highlight forever, the rings have been showing through the powder for months but still no pan. The Tarte blush I have been working on finally has pan, once it is a bit bigger I’ll probably try to repress it.

[@thesubparty1]

I’d asked you last week about cutting opening your FAB primer. I have one of the plastic things you fit on plastic tubes and push everything down on all my non metal tubes; I’ve been amazed at how much is still in the cap area even with one of those. I actually push together my tweezers and then jam them into the side of a stopper and kinda wench it up. I find it pretty easy to do it that way. I think companies count on us to not do things like this so we’ll rebuy sooner.

[@jilltarnoff5740]

Great tips! I have cut a squeezy Tube before and was able to take the top portion and slide it down over the bottom portion almost like a cap with just a little bit of wiggling and that worked really well to keep the product closed until I had finished the rest of it

[@river8142]

I loved the demos in this video! So helpful to have them all in one vid

[@xoxostaci]

I seriously cannot believe how much was still in the primer!! When I watched your project pan update, it definitely seemed like there was a lot less in there!!

[@KellyGooch]

I agree! I was shocked!

[@corkiegott875]

I have repressed eye shadows and I have used up a lipstick with a lipstick brush. But like you said, only my favorites.

[@amanday3103]

Love love love this! Yay for less waste!

[@kavithaprabhu84]

A very useful and educative video. Thanks Kelly🤗

[@KrystalAddiWatson]

Thanks for these tips Kelly! Happy Saturday

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

LOVE THIS!! I am so here for this kind of beauty content. Thank you, Kelly! 💜💚💙

[@mrsblondback]

Always so practical! I love the beauty and brain combo!

[@ingridsmith6120]

Ah your awesome maybelline fit me concealer drys up quick will use that stopper hack!!! 👍🏻

[@AMANDA-uk7bc]

My 15 year old cat adopted a slightly too small Amazon box that I left sitting out as a sleeping place about a year ago. I finally just gave up and stuffed his round bed in it for him. At this point, I figure he’s earned whatever makes him happy. 😂

[@JessicatheDollarDiva]

Awwwww I am a super-duper cat lover!! This is so sweet! They do earn the right to do what they want, dont they??? 😍😂😂 Especially senior ones. My 11 year old Sophia runs the house. So precious ❤️❤️❤️

[@harshitarajagopal]

Hey kelly, when you cut open the products make sure you store and secure them properly because sometimes the product dries up and becomes a goppey weird mess

[@KatieM786]

Try little pin-nose pliers, they're the best!

[@lizziekenning4242]

Love love love this! Thanks so much for the tips, they are really useful.

[@alisonr819]

Great video, thank you. I didn't know I could do that with pressed powder. I keep my cut open tubes in a plastic box and the cream doesn't dry out.

[@rmh0116]

You can purchase beauty spatulas that scrape the last bit out of containers. I bought a set at Ulta. They are very helpful!

[@lwill1994]

Yes! I always cut open my lotions from bath and body works. Best hack!

[@danisarmi30]

Repressing can also help when the powder isn't the perfect tone. I mixed a powder that was too dark for me and a bronzer that was too shimmery and now have a really nice bronzer that i can actually use

[@bobbiobanion7706]

I reuse the containers from skincare like eye creams or moisturizer tubs for squeeze tubes products that don't need air hitting it or for traveling purposes. Also samples like powder samples that come in plastic and cardboard but don't close. I also will use qtips to get product out of corners of tubes I can't reach, then use it to put the product on my face.

[@libbymorehouse4466]

I have an old, full pair of tweezers that I use to remove stoppers. That way I don’t care when they get bent

[@jennawar13]

I like digging into the lip tube for the Bite shave lip balm. There’s so much left and it’s thick enough to use as a lip mask so getting a glob out on a spatula is very similar to using a laneige lip mask or something like that

[@nere1771]

I really enjoyed this video, those are some great ideas, thank you 🥰😘

[@amyd4444]

I have also used a crochet/small knitting needle thats like a hook to pull out tube stoppers. I love that you did this! I have been tearing up packaging forever and my kids make fun of me- “mom gets a whole new product when its “empty!” 😂 🧡👍🧡👍

[@KellyGooch]

A crochet hook is brilliant! I recently started crocheting so I’ll have to remember that!

[@amyd4444]

Kelly Gooch 🤩🤩totally starstruck! That is so great, crocheting seems like a lost art (or kind of)- would love to see your project :) 🧡👍

[@madmomministry]

Ohhhh??? Hahaha i hv a lot of.crochet hooks... will try to rmb this! Haha

[@leaj3799]

Amy, what size and style of hook do you use? I wouldn’t want to ruin any of my good hooks but I can see sacrificing an aluminum hook for the cause. Just wondering if the stopper is resistant what will happen to the hook but it’s a great idea.

[@amyd4444]

Lea J - hi Lea! im not completely sure what size as mine is just an old plastic one from a kids craft kit, but it seems close to a #3 crochet (i dont have a real one of those to compare to right now). I would just think the thinnest one you might have to fit the little opening and then just as long as the hook part is “hook-ie” (?-ha!) enough to pluck it upwards. my plastic kid’s one hasnt broken yet so i would think(hope) the aluminum one should be fine. 👍😊

[@inesygm111]

Love your videos. Thanks for the hacks !

[@sabi_1988]

A cool video I knew every hack of those. Another one that I know is when u have a bottle of foundation and it's almost empty the pump won't take the rest out.. it's so easy to take a straw cut it in half open the bottle and twist the straw in this bottle to get the rest of product out. 👍😁

[@Cat_Vr5989]

These were all such awesome hacks especially the one for the mascara!!

[@patricebailey1473]

I scrape every drop of product too!! Now I have to try that mascara trick

[@amylewis7563]

I recently got a shattered blush in the mail. I repressed it with just a makeup wipe and some pressure since I didn't have any alcohol. U need needle nosed pliers. The nose is much smaller. Great video. 💜💛💚💙

[@coletteh1218]

Southern Glam Snap! I repress with a makeup wipe too. So easy.

[@kalena7126]

I just use a lip brush to use the last of a bullet lipstick... Great tips though, thanks for posting!

[@leslieryalls566]

Excellent video idea. I love tips and hacks. I think I've done most if not all of these and appreciate people being thrifty. For a few bucks you can get a pair of very inexpensive jewelry pliers and other handy small tools in the jewelry hobby section of Walmart (also Michaels or Hobby Lobby) if you would rather have something less bulky to use.

[@paulawilhite7476]

Kelli, thank you for the great tips we can definitely get more for the $$!!!

[@elissavetzambeli4625]

This was soo helpful indeed!! I didn't now it would be that hard to get the stopper out, I would have given up. Although I do like and do try to use my products up🥰

[@francesrowbottom7221]

IKEA sell covers which work well for cut-up products! They look like jam jar covers, and they stretch over jars and tubes and all that good stuff 😊

[@nay_yvette5301]

Oh yes i be trying to clean all my products until there not a drop left . My bronzers i used until theres not a drop left lol. Now the bottle foundations are kinda hard to do. Great video

[@marinakj]

i love your eyelook today it looks so pretty!!

[@claudiabarraza9787]

Loving your eyeshadow 😍

[@tkmixon]

Those were some great tips! Thanks!

[@rosiejosie90]

I’m not the only one that cuts open products to get more 😊 Most of the time I’ll store the tubes in a ziploc bag or if I can find an empty sample container I’ll check that too 😊

[@marje2392]

What is it with cats nd boxes my cat loves plastic bags she gets in them so we can carry her it’s so weird but funny 😆

[@kelsey2333]

My cat pounces on plastic bags lol he attacks

[@k.huelle]

Love your tips and hacks! Always coming with such great ways to get your money's worth😍

[@amnaalrubah1888]

What mascara are you using in this look? It’s stunning

[@blueberrycowboy]

i just cut open one of my primers and i ended up having about twice as much as i thought i would lol

[@JessicatheDollarDiva]

I love making affordable makeup videos and it really is amazing how much is left!! I love getting everything out! 😃🙌🏻💖

[@justjill2896]

I put 3/5 drops of eye drops in my mascara and it works to make the formula wet again if it seems to dry out

[@ttebggym]

If you do use those kids of pliers and you just end up stretching the plastic, you can try to use the hollow part of the pliers and put it around the stopper and gently twist it. It fits perfectly around smaller concealers and glosses. I'm sorry if my explanation is confusing. Maybe someone else knows what I mean and can help me explain.. Love from Sweden 🌻

[@kaitlynw7585]

Great tips! I tried to take the stopper out of my Milani concealer and ended up shoving the stopper into the tube 😭

[@MelindaGuadalupe0173]

Hi Kelly,Great tips I been doing most for years specially with products I Love + adore. Stay Safe, Big Hugs..

[@MoonlitSunflower]

Have you considered plastic tube squeezer before cutting into a tube? This seems much simpler to me. I use one to make sure I get my money's worth for my expensive toothpaste.

[@MoonlitSunflower]

I clearly comment mid video.

[@Viorela.si.Marius]

woop woop, another video :x love that you upload so often x :D so inspiring. :)

[@sabrinagarcia9238]

I dig out my agave lip balm until it’s completely gone. I love that stuff and refuse to waist it. However I haven’t tried the new formula and I’m a little nervous.

[@vivianlui7851]

its sooo tough to remove the stopper in shape tape concealers.. ive broken 2 cuticle clippers and only managed to rip the stopper 😭

[@Dddawg1218]

Vivian Lui the Shape Tape stopper is the WORST to take out. I broke my tweezers from trying to take it out 😂

[@hannahreneebanana]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[@shellteresa778]

I do all those tips & tricks. I wish all foundations would come in squeeze tube then can make sure I use it all up.

[@claraocabrera]

Anyone know if it’s possible to repress a Colourpop super shock cheek product (specifically highlighter) and it won’t change the formula?

[@stacyketner]

I'm not sure I fixed one of the eyeshadows with oil and it worked for another few weeks or so then dried out and stunk like rancid oil so don't do that. 🤣

[@bobbiobanion7706]

I think beauty news has a video on revitalizing them and the comment section was filled with tips. Maybe try that video, it's older like a year or so but I've gotten so many good tips from comment sections. Good luck! It's the super shock shadows but maybe it'd be helpful.

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

I've heard that Inglot Duraline is pretty much the magic product for revitalizing Super Shock Shadows. Good luck! 😊

[@jennifersmith6747]

There is another KZbinr that has a serious Colourpop addicti- ahem- collection and she has a great tutorial on reviving the supershock shadows.

[@zarinaemerson1829]

You can probably squish it together with a spatula if it hasn't dried up. Super shock products aren't powders so they don't crumble.

[@SEbeauty26]

*crickets* waiting for Kelly to say stick the mascara in your bra and she says “put it in their shirt” 🤣🤣🤣

[@KellyGooch]

😂😂😂🤣

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

I was waiting for the same thing!! 😂😂

[@katia_g213]

*Boobs

[@carlyanne38623]

The stopper is such a good trick concealer is not a fun make up product to buy, I want to use the whole thing and get my moneys worth

[@alexis_evans1]

I cut open every single tube of product I can 🤣 I'm getting my money's worth!!

[@JessicatheDollarDiva]

Yes Girl!!! Me too!! 🙋🏼‍♀️🙌🏻 This video makes me so happy!! I love making affordable makeup videos and I love getting every last drop out and I love seeing others are doing the same as well! 💖💖💖

[@rachid_sebti]

Nice

[@anaos1004]

Idk what time it is for you when you upload, but it's always 10am where I live, so when it's 10am I know it's time for a Kelly video ☺️

[@rmh0116]

The best tip I've learned recently is for loose powder products, specifically bare minerals powder foundation. Take the canister and turn it upside down, then take a penny and run the penny along the seam between the bottom and side of the canister. Voila! You can use up the last bit of makeup inside!

[@TiannaOuellette]

Loved this! I need to start doing some of these

[@amreen9230]

Omg! I tried taking the stopper out of my born this way multi sculpting concealer And i got no where with it ! it was so hard to take off.. that it would just split the plastic at the top kills ur fingers 😩😩😩

[@amberpaul4245]

I know this sounds weird but I wedge a super thin, sharp knife into the hole. It grips onto the stopper. Then you twist it out. Works so well.

[@amreen9230]

@@amberpaul4245 yes i eventually tried that with the rest of my foundations and it was so much easier hehe

[@okfarha88]

All of these hack works! I've been doing this for years. I just don't repress powders that's too much work

[@akhilashanbhogue]

Such a useful video 😍

[@gemmaweber4115]

Hi Kelly! Love your channel, and sorry this is off topic, but would you please make a video about cruelty free eyebrow products you use/love? I love your brows, and they are a good color match for mine, but omfg I've been having a fruitless adventure looking for a brow pencil that's not Benefit and once I'm done with the Benefit brow gel, my eyebrows are going to be the saddest thing on the planet or I'll give in and buy benefit stuff and cry about the poor bunnies 😭😭😭 I tried to find a brow specific vid of yours but I couldn't find one, maybe it's me. But I think a lot of ppl wanting to go cruelty free would benefit from a vid like this bc the only category with few good options (and bad color matches) seems to be brows 😅. Hoping you can help, I like that you have natural brows instead of ABH pomade brows 😅

[@johnabrooke]

They make tiny little makeup spatulas that have saved my life! I save sooo much money getting the last drop!!

[@madmomministry]

I usually just used lip brush to finish my lipstick to the bone... but thanks for the ideas!

[@jrebecca0195]

I was wondering why she didn't suggest that...

[@madmomministry]

@@jrebecca0195 but i guess u can experiment by mix & match to create ur new color if u transfer a few lip products 😉

[@beckc.d.1813]

You’ll want to keep a cut tube in a sealed bag or it dries out within a day or two.