8 Ways to Make BAD MAKEUP Products Work for You

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I am a cosmetic brand owner, former makeup artist, and have worked in cosmetic product development for over 14 years so all opinions are based on my background in these areas. The products I use in these videos are either purchased by me or sent to me by companies which I will always disclose. Some of the links in this description box are affiliated. My opinions reflected in these videos are 100% my own.

[@jenduck5520]

Love this! Reducing waste in the makeup industry by actually using up products is critical

[@karenjohnson1523]

Love this. Don’t throw out makeup that can be salvaged. I hate the waste. Great tips

[@hardshell9236]

I re-sell a lot of makeup too.

[@myheartiswriting]

Another of my favorite bad product tip is when you have lipstick in the wrong shade or undertone, you can use a lip liner in a more flattering undertone to neutralize it or transform it into something flattering. If it's very pigmented, you can also mix the lipstick with oil to sheer out the color and turn it into a gloss. I usually do a combination of both on those occasions where I misjudge the color of something.

[@nickadams1519]

Never spend a good makeup day without taking a selfie. 😊

[@55sPaRkLz555]

@michelletabisz5994 Love your tips, thank you! I hadn’t thought of sheering out the pigment that way. I love that option! If you love the lipstick’s coverage but the shade is too dark, I add a teeny-tiny itty-bitty drop of foundation to a swatch of the lipstick on a clean surface and mix until I come up with my desired shade.

[@janejacksonable]

You are such a inspiration to me!! I have stage 4 cancer and so many times I have wanted to give up. But remembering your story and all that you have been through, gives me hope. For myself and my business!! I cannot thank you enough for sharing your story!😍

[@juliesherbondy482]

Jane, never stop believing love. You don’t know me, but since your post I am holding you in my heart ❤ and in my prayers to god. Julie

[@latherandlace]

Prayers for you 🙏 ❤️

[@BlingyBea]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sarahmclin2434]

Hang in there ❤

[@quinncrochet19]

🙏🙏❤

[@angm7276]

As soon as you said painterly paint pot I almost cried…. It was the first make up advice I took from KZbin….from you….my all time favourite KZbinr. Love you Marlena!!

[@angiebarth1292]

I put like a half a drop of Vaseline under my eyes and let it sink in for about 15/20 minuets before I do my makeup and it makes my concealer work so much better.

[@rosamariav_09]

They also push old products and old trends. Ppl are being scammed. Also here on KZbin watching everyone doing the same or showing the same products is so overwhelming. Thank you for what you do. Love you tons ❤

[@missgpt]

Marlena, I watched you growing up. You were my first favorite influencer before that was even a thing! I rediscovered your channel after everything (unfortunately) happened to you and your business but I'm so happy this brought me back to you because you bring me a feeling I never got from anyone else on here! Such a kind genuine soul, I love still learning from the very best. Thank you for coming back!

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

Inglot mix in medium makes your eyeshadows water, touch and transfer proof. I have hooded eyelids and the inglot mix in product makes it possible fore me to not have creasing eye makeup. Mix it writh some eyeshadows and you have an amazing eyeliner in your own choice of color and still transfer proof. Big hugs from Denmark 🌹🥰

[@BlingyBea]

Is that the clear medium? I do have a bottle of that, I’ve only used it like in my MAC painterly pot to rehydrate it.

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

@@BlingyBea Yes it is called inglot dualine mix in medium. If you juse it on eyes then give it a little time to dry. Yes you can hydrate color pop eyeshadows in the pots and more. I always mix it on a littlel plastic lid, if you mix it in a eyeshadow it wril get crusty and hard to juse again. There are a lot of videos on KZbin how to juse it. Good luck 💝🌹🥰

[@BlingyBea]

@@snudder.s.m.l.5026 thank you, I’ll go take a look, had no idea

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

@@BlingyBea I didn't know it myself, I heard it in a video about what and how to juse it... It works 👍🥰

[@stacyray25]

I appreciate you staying interested and working with makeup all this time!! I Can tell you still have an interest in it!! So many people lost the passion it seems!! I have always liked you Marlena!! I Can just tell that you truly are a good person!! It comes through and it just doesn’t with most people!! You are real and not although kind, not fake!!!

[@jennismith2]

I’ve mixed powder pigments (eyeshadow or highlighter) with Bassline and used it as a lip gloss and eye tint/balm for days when I don’t have much time to do my makeup. Also, it’s very easy to make your own lip oils and then color them with powdered eyeshadow or highlighter

[@StormSongs7]

I’d love to try more high-end products but I refuse to spend $50.00+, on a foundation to have the brand name’s signature scent stay with me the whole day. I’ll stick to either Believe Beauty or Clinique (that’s as high-end as I’ll go $35.00). I’m so thrilled to see you posting more. ♥️ .

[@malina1239]

I love the scent of Dior products . Pretty strong but I like it. I have a harder time with Lancôme though. Expensive is not always the best, that’s for sure!! My favorite highlighter is from essence, better than not Dior , Chanel and urban decay in my opinion😛

[@StormSongs7]

@@malina1239 Years ago, maybe going back 10, I bought a waterproof mascara that had a very thin brush specially for lower lashes. The smell never faded…🤢. It took me about a 1/2 hour to figure out what was causing my nausea. I tossed it out. Some smells & flavors can bring on migraine, nausea and the scents get caught in my nose and whatever I eat or drink tastes like the fragrance… So much fun ugh 😣

[@tanyaevers-jordan8624]

I love this concept - let’s use what we already have. I am excited to shop my stash and see what I can use in a different way… For me, sheering out thicker concealers for my dry under eyes is the best takeaway.

[@sarahmclin2434]

Me too! I bump into this with concealer all the time

[@luvzdogz]

I've never tried shape tape (that's out of my price range for concealer). I have tried the elf concealer cuz so many people say it's a dupe. But even the creamy version is dry on me, so I'm gonna try these tips to see if that helps me be able to use it!

[@2863wonderland]

Definitely try adding an eye cream! I tried it this morning & it worked nicely. 😊

[@christinegraham2579]

Thanks for taking the time to show us all how to make a bad makeup product more useful!

[@Makeupry]

You're a class-act. I can't help but laugh at how you use MUG eyeshadows in the patchy eyeshadow segment. 😂 We all know your shadows are far from patchy! I hope you bring them back someday! I've used them both in my personal collection and in my pro kit, and clients always asked me what I used and were surprised when I told them it wasn't one of those expensive luxury brands. 😊

[@tracyfrederick5606]

FYI the eyeshadow palette she used for the " patchy" eyeshadow is a makeup geek palette. Excellent quality. Excellent!

[@machinegunkimmy]

Their shadows were amazing, it prob expired if it was even MUG

[@julsz528]

Wish they came back but I am waiting patiently for what her ext release will be ❤❤ support a great person ..

[@tracyfrederick5606]

@@machinegunkimmy powder shadow don't expire like that. I've got a 5 year old discontinued palette that hasn't expired. Quality, everything is the same.

[@elainebines6803]

I have powders from 8 years ago, perfect! Cremes, now that's another story 😢

[@tracyfrederick5606]

@elainebines6803 me too! I still use them. I have done a bunch of declutters and these 3 particular palettes stay with me.

[@terririggle6106]

Two thumbs up for this video! Excellent tips and what a great idea for a video!!

[@nickadams1519]

Sending Love ❤️…Terri…Are you single? 🌹

[@mtjc5336]

I LUV this empowering video! It’s like a “shop your stash,” but adding a bit more of an emphasis on “save your stash/cash.” Love it! Thanks so much Marlene!!

[@ElenaPenalverVocalist]

Feels like I'm back in the 2000s, watching Marlena's tutorials 😊🥰

[@Carriedeeznutz]

This past year has been the first time in my life where not living paycheck to paycheck, and I’ve been so happy to finally be able to experiment more and spurge a bit more on makeup. But man I’ve ended up with so many duds. At this point I’m almost scared to buy new makeup because I’m worried I won’t end up liking the products

[@Lisaloo66]

You know you can take it back. If it doesn’t work for you, most places will return your money if you’re not happy with the product.

[@nikkirevasmrplus5313]

I know im not the only one that is going through all my pallets i NEVER needed... NOW I NEED THEM! Thanks for this vid. ❤

[@Mara2210]

Yessss too muchh

[@michellebh]

So refreshing to see someone encouraging less waste

[@StrawberryMoon64]

LOVING this content ❤❤❤ Marlena you are on fire!

[@MarlenaStell]

So glad your'e loving it! :)

[@shadowmatrx]

Tysm! I cannot wait to play around with my concealers. Every single one I've tried has been odd under my eyes.

[@WYGOWarrior]

Great tips! I have been adding eye cream after applying my concealer for years without knowing I was doing a makeup hack! I have really dry skin and have found it helps my concealer to not look dry and cakey. ❤

[@szilagyiangela3973]

I had an eye primer I had to get rid of. I'm not a headache prone person, but that one gave me migraines. Thanks for the tips!❤

[@sarahmclin2434]

I really loved wet in wild, but my skin is scary dry! It's silly that people gave you so much grief over something that didn't work for you. Of course cosmetics don't work for everyone. Great video 🎉❤🎉

[@jbeauty323]

I agree! That wet n wild foundation was horrible on my skin.

[@hardshell9236]

Generally I return makeup with problems like this, but if a company doesn’t allow these are amazing tips! I recently bought two Colourpop concealers that oxidize like crazy and company don’t take returns.

[@maryblevins5192]

Love to see you back to your gift…teaching!

[@MarlenaStell]

I missed teaching too!

[@pinkdiamond345]

You are brilliant. I’ve watched hundreds of other videos on so many channels learning almost nothing and then you cram so much info into a short amount of time. Thank you!

[@violettriespanning]

First off, I just want to say how freaking gorgeous you are without makeup!! Second, thank you soooo much for these tips I'm discovering new ways to use some of my makeup! ❤❤

[@vlovesred9555]

This is an awesome video with an endless amount of tips. I feel like I can watch this a few times, and pick up a new tip, or recommendation that I didn't hear the first time around. So grateful to you for this video, and for the high caliber content that you offer us! ❤

[@jessicasparks5319]

Your eye shadow in this video is EVERYTHING!!!!

[@rallydv]

Always great and thoughtful content from Marlena!

[@BoricuaGirl69]

Love, love all the tips! Thanks Marlena! 🫶🏼

[@shirleyoxios2808]

OMG you are hysterical!! Been watching you for years and I just love your attitude and your knowledge. You are my kind of people. Wish I could get a one on one session so I could be the best looking 67 year old woman I know, Thanks for your Great Videos

[@melodeemartin446]

I love how you say ‘contour’. Makes it sound so fancy! 😂 as always, really great tips and a couple I hadn’t ever thought of. Thank you for all that you do 💙

[@Whereismartha]

I can’t wait to find out about your new biz! Love seeing you here more often with high quality content.

[@R.L.Maverick]

Love these tips! Thank you Marlena!!

[@stephaniewolf2134]

Love these tips! Thank you!

[@MysticVenomz]

I absolutely LOVE and adore you Marlena, keep fighting the good fight my dear! Greatly enjoy your videos every time I have free time to binge watch every darn video! lol

[@shellilacaze4099]

I needed this in my life!!!! Thank you!

[@tanyasbeautybox]

So great to see you making vids giving us tricks and tips and showing us how to apply our makeup.

[@smv2041]

I love your makeup tips SO much. You are an absolute joy to watch.❤

[@kitebarbie]

Thanks for this!!

[@kimmyball4961]

Thank you for the great tips!!! 💛💛💕💕

[@katytaters1552]

Really great suggestions!

[@kellywatts6227]

I love these sorts of videos, so helpful, we all have things we don't like surely. Thanks so much Marlena xo

[@ChristopherJMUA]

I LOVE the mixing medium solution!! It’s my fave method for liners!

[@amanda8399]

Great advice, as usual!💕

[@Aurora-cb2ji]

I absolutely love your knowledge!

[@kristigibbons8520]

This is fantastic info! Thank you!!

[@virginiaariaz4214]

Love the videos ❤ Can’t wait for your new launch 🎉

[@cathybero3182]

Great video and I LOVE all these tips! BTW, your eye shadow looks amazing! I, too, have brown eyes and thanks to watching you, I am trying new shades!

[@deborahedelman2659]

Sooooo helpful...now to remember it all!!

[@brunom72]

looooved that bit of thumbnail morphe shade. love Marlena!!!

[@LenaSheppard]

This is so helpful. Thanks for helping us save. I appreciate you being here for us !

[@kathrynbaker7529]

Fantastic content! ❤ Thank you!

[@bionats0757]

loved the bronxer and highlighter tip! awesome as always!❤❤❤

[@michaelle7434]

Thank you for the tips Marlena, so appreciated. I have used your suggestions, recommendations and pro-tips often.

[@23luvyluvy]

Great Tips!

[@stephwebber7003]

Thanks for the great tips

[@Im_AshParker]

This video was so helpful. The amount of products I have purchased that didn't work for me made me feel like I must have been doing something wrong. Now I'll give them another go. 🙂

[@julsz528]

I am waiting patiently for your next release ❤❤ love you girl and love to support an honest person/ brand ..

[@bethrichardson5364]

Have used a bit of eyeshadow to correct foundation color before, eyeshadow for blush and contour. Love seeing the MG products I cherish in use and action. Still use my shadows, round and square pan, blush, bronzer and highlighters. Even have the sparkling loose pigments. Keep sharing your knowledge and experience. Wishing you all the best always and forever.

[@MissFirestar]

Marlena, your makeup is flawless.

[@simplythebestgirl]

Your eyeshadow and blending is the best I've ever seen 🌟💕🌟.

[@dgwright6659]

Love love love this!!!!!!!!

[@missleb3537]

Love you girl you're tips are amazing❤

[@nataliehodnett4278]

Love the oil in concealer, such a good idea x

[@LKC4244]

Love these ideas. I have already done a few of these, but learned a few more ideas. Thank you.

[@firecracker6102]

This is great, your content info is amazing and generous in sharing. Thank you!

[@lisapierce525]

Great tips Beautiful. Thanks so much!😊

[@Jaxxons_NeNe]

Yes could you please do a demo of how to change foundations especially if something is too yellow I would also like for you to do one that explains how you determine if you have neutral cool or warm undertones

[@keepfitgirl8191]

Fantastic tips - thanks, Marlena. Emma x

[@sammys1884]

Thank you Marlena. I have a few dry concealers that I was going to chuck but don't have to do that now. 💜💖

[@lavayuki]

The urban decay quickie concealer was super dry and patchy for me, that concealer trick is a great idea, I’ll try mix in an eye cream

[@user-pt9yg4hk1d]

Thank you for being so real with us!! ❤ “Toss that shit out” 😂

[@sweetnkaring]

Awesome tiiiips!

[@Silviluv]

these are absolutely amazing tips that im hearing for the first time. my brain is rushing with ideas of how i can save and use some of my products now. thanks Marlena.

[@Chelbsn]

I love this so much!!! It's so easy to tell that makeup is your passion! This just saved me so much $

[@JanetPhillips-qy3vq]

Thanks!🦋

[@tedoymisojos]

Cant wait to try some of these tips. Thank you!

[@Cravedesign91]

This is so helpful!!!

[@lhun3952]

Great video! Thanks for helping us to think outside the box.

[@CallmeCalypso]

On the clips where you had little to no makeup on, I was stunned at your natural beauty! Wow, you are gorgeous and have great skin!

[@cindyhouston6789]

Thank you for this information. I've figured out and tried a few of these.

[@lilbfly02]

Looove your content. You’re amazing!

[@NinnaJensen]

Another awesome video and you look great, Marlena! I would LOVE to see a video talking about your favorite makeup brushes ❤ Sending lots of love from Denmark ❤

[@KatyMelancon]

Your makeup is soooooo perfectly done!!!! You are absolutely gorgeous! Of all the girls that have makeup channel over here, you are THE ONE that applies your makeup so perfectly that it looks natural. I love it and I love your channel. Keep doing your wonderful job. You rock! ❤

[@cindyhayes99]

Yaaasss!! I love you! You are so gorgeous! You are absolutely THE MOST helpful person on KZbin! Thank you so very much for posting such quality content! I learn valuable lessons from you all of the time!😊

[@b.b7305]

The orange bronzer tip was the best. I have a few and I’m neutral tone.

[@juliesherbondy482]

I adore your soft and gentle soul. Love julie❤

[@emiliebova]

How useful! I have some orangey products I can use up now!

[@eatmyoctopus]

I can’t stop staring at your skin and how beautiful your makeup looks.

[@leahhitz2706]

THANK YOU THANK YOU for an informative video something useful!❤

[@PetraLilith675]

This is the best video EVER!!!!! Cause we all bought makeup that we are stuck with or subpar makeup we aren’t happy with and either can’t afford or don’t find it important to buy luxury products… so we have an abundance of meh products we gotta work with. And a lot of these meh products are high end products that are disappointing for the price.

[@SueDamron]

Excellent!!! Great information!! Thanks for these ideas to help make makeup work for us!!!

[@sarahmclin2434]

I love to reverse highlight with a lighter foundation and bronzer! Great tip❤