7 Strange But Genius Beauty Hacks You Need to Try + hair removal at home made easy

[@k.popper2620]

I totally feel your pain with the chin, neck and mustache hair!!! I had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) for all of my life, until I had to have a full hysterectomy after the birth of my second child... And even getting pregnant was a miracle in itself. Women who had/have PCOS almost always struggle with facial hair.... It's nothing to be ashamed of it has to do with the hormones in our system. Growing old is NOT for sissies! And I love that drop of oil in a foundation that is a little too matte... As a dry skin older woman, I've been using that trick for years. ❤ to you!!!

[@monikachlebowska6269]

I so agree. I blame beaty standads for shaming women. I did't have your condition but I did have ovarian cancer, with the same hair problems also due to hormones.

[@ilamprecht7921]

I have it as well and the struggle with facial hair drives me nuts! I only managed to fall pregnant once, which as you say is a miracle in itself. Blessed with my son, facial not withstanding 😂

[@kentuckywildcatfan5096]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE keep us posted about the varicose veins. I desperately need to know if it works. Thanks!!

[@britzel71]

SAME@!!

[@ChelaChac]

same​@@britzel71

[@Xtremeraverbaby87]

Same

[@MarlenaStell]

@@kentuckywildcatfan5096 I will! That’s just what I read online so I’m hoping I see results on that as my legs look like a road map 😭

[@kerryozgirl6370]

Oh yes please, as I have with spider veins and have heard that this type of devise is effective.

[@beckyjohnsen3128]

Under the eyes! I'm going to try the balm tric! I'm so oily I never considered this for myself but I've not been able to get ANY concealer to work. It always looks dry and crepey. My skin has changed now that I'm 48 and I was slow to recognize it. I just gave up on concealers, but now I have hope! Thank you!

[@xotrishaxo]

Marlena, I love your videos. Your personality always come through as this sweet, genuine, caring person. Thanks for sharing all this wisdom on the Tube!

[@clarissawebb549]

Can you give a hack for fine lines. Not just under eyes but above lips and forehead- as far as covering

[@audrey3042]

For forehead I use Frownies each night. I won’t ever do Botox and these work!

[@giulitorelli]

@@audrey3042i use scar tape! Waaaaaayyyyyyy cheaper!

[@BiancaHernandez-o1n]

Awesome tips Marlena...... And congratulations on the recent launch of your fragrance brand. Looking forward to trying them out. 💋

[@MarlenaStell]

@@BiancaHernandez-o1n aww thank you!! Announcement goes up Sunday

[@brendakennedy6861]

I love the hack of adding a face oil to a thick foundation. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you.❤

[@33333rose]

What does the foundation look like by the end of the day? Does it separate? Oil slick?

[@irmaradinson2320]

Great hacks. With the lip gloss, I will try that one I have dry skin, I am 64 and love my natural makeup. Thanks Marlena.

[@wrenfield7887]

I have box dyed my hair black for years. A few years ago I tried putting some leftover dye on my brows, it looks amazing! Such a good hack.

[@rebeccacrow9616]

I do this too! If I didn't dye my eyebrows they would be white & invisible.

[@alisonschooley5459]

Me too!

[@Cc96345]

Just recently found your channel and I absolutely love it! I love your unbiased content. Extremely glad I found you. Thank you

[@ByGrac3-f5e]

The Neutrogena color corrector in peach has been my absolute favorite product for color correcting and it doesn’t seem to settle into my lines. I am the same age as you it’s wonderful and it’s drugstore. I’m also fair just like you and it works great.

[@Sonicman415]

I use a tinted sunscreen mixed with regular sunscreen all over my face, then a cream foundation which I smooth out w a wet sponge where I need a little coverage. Stays and looks great without being heavy.. I’m 62.

[@corsicanlulu]

i saw a vid about a dermatologist saying u shouldnt mix sunscreens together because then it may lose its efficacy. i used to do that too but i dont anymore

[@donnadrane4977]

Great video, Marlena! I am going to try the balm under the eyes and the lipgloss hack.

[@jenniferneal4323]

Boy howdy I need a Ulike! My chin hairs are coming in hot as I approach 40! I'm also going to try zapping my varicose veins. It couldn't hurt to try! I just used my Blumene this evening that I snagged with your discount code a few weeks ago. Loving it! 🤩 Thanks for another great video, Marlena! 🥰

[@MarlenaStell]

@@jenniferneal4323 how do you like the Blumene?? My jawline is still staying tight so I love mine 🥹

[@rebeccaw1772]

I am 54 post menopausal and I hate the fur growing on my face!🤬🤣I do threading & waxing on the face, shaving in between. Random chin hairs I will pluck with tweezers. But I agree lip gloss on the cheeks to glow I’ve not done it under but I’ve used it on top on foundation.. great tips!❤

[@princessvee]

Love the lip gloss trick idea, have never heard of that one. Will be trying tomorrow 🤍

[@MarlenaStell]

@@princessvee it actually works!!

[@timothysherreyehler5095]

Dark, excess facial, and body hair; the vain of my Ukrainian existence, among other issues! Attempts at home waxing, and dyeing, endless electrolysis sessions, tweezing, all commencing at 13, initiated by my mother! Lord have mercy; it initially thickened with age! I just can't get into shaving my face, ladies. Wouldn't one be dealing with prickly, stubbly, facial hairs when they start growing in again (like post tweezing)?! An awesome video, none the less, missie! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend, Marlena, and ladies, Sherrey🩷

[@monikachlebowska6269]

@@timothysherreyehler5095 yes but the foundation sits nice on your skin. Just part of daily routine.

[@maryfrazier6914]

I love my Ulike device!! I have been using it for a year, and not having to shave everything every other day has been a godsend!! I wish I could say it helped with varicose veins tho! 🙏🏻

[@victoriaeaton1774]

You’re amazing! Thank you💖

[@desireeeeam]

I will never NOT shave my whole face. I don’t even wear much makeup but it just lets you really glow and is a nice exfoliant. Mmmm love a fresh shaved face haha I never feel prettier!

[@monicapatton1405]

Yeah just did mine an hour ago 😂

[@maiden411]

@@monicapatton1405me too! 😂

[@alhiedulu3902]

You're amazing! ✨👏 Watching from the Philippines ❤

[@taramccollum783]

I am 48 and I have been using a Korean multibalm under my eyes like that lip balm hack and it definitely works. My under eyes look wonderful for hours with concealer

[@Impassion]

For the facial and neck hair, go to a good electrologist. Laser is not good for those areas. It's a long term process but it pays off in the end. Make your regular appointments and keep them. I changed my life with this.

[@adrianaanderson2715]

Hi, could you please have a hack or tutorial about applying concealer/foundation for bags under eyes thanks

[@jenniferdubay3769]

My hack is to add a powder glittery eye shadow like the ones in Huda Pallettes on top of Maybelline Vinyl Ink to give it glittery glow and to get it to last all day. It's my favorite hack! It also manages to feel pretty comfortable.

[@juliel8124]

Your videos are always so informative! Thanks Marlena ❤

[@robinlawson7441]

Okay, these are some fantastic tips! I've been doing the setting spray before foundation for a few months (on long days, not every day) and it's been amazing. Now I need to try the powder! Also, I'm so oily, so the gloss won't work for me, but WOW that's such a good Idea!

[@beautywithas]

I have the ULike! I did the laser treatment in a med spa. It didn't hurt but I still need maintenance and this is perfect. I also use the Roc balm or Wet n Wild Hydrate Primer Serum under my eyes. Total game changer ❤

[@marthalrodriguez.2209]

Woooow. Love this video. Please do more on makeup. And other stuff. Ohhh so much I need help. I’m 60 yrs old and I have NOW for the cold weather. My face is greasy and I STILL breakout here and there little ones. And when I put on my make and you have a ZIT. here is what I do. I take a little RED lipstick put a dot on the zit. Then I put on my foundation and it hides that yucky zit then you put on powder and other stuff. I seen this I don’t remember but I tried it works. They say a little bit goes a long way.

[@spgard29]

I remember reading about this years and years ago, but never tried it. Thanks for jogging my memory!

[@Thetinyfit]

I needed this last week when I was worrying over whether I should bleach my brows! I have super course and black brow hair and I bleached them slightly and OMG I wish I’d done it years ago. They suit my face so much better and are less unruly now. I had tried micro blading and shading in the past when I should have just lightened them. Wild!

[@BlushingAshley]

I have extremely straight lashes and this is how I combat them. I curl my lashes, go with a waterproof mascara, then regular mascara, THEN after they’ve mostly dried, I give them a gentle pump with my lash curler again to set the curl. It’s the best thing I’ve found for keeping them from going straight back down.

[@lindakoberna3465]

I take a brush with micellar water and blink my lashes on the brush to get any skincare or makeup off. Let my lashes completely dry. Then I take a eye shadow brush and lightly dust them with transculent powder. I curl (waterproof is the ticket, but I also combine both) add my mascara and when the are barely tacky I take powder again on my lash curler and curl them again.

[@SilverWolfSword89]

Marlena, you are amazing! Thank you ❤

[@Kimmie546]

I have the ULike, and I can say FOR SURE it works! BUT...I didn't know about the varicose veins....I'm gonna start on my legs NOWWWW!!!! I've only used it on my facial hair and armpits!!!!

[@LeeC-t2w]

Love your sharing these beauty hacks. I always look to you for these tips and tricks. I was surprised to learn that you bleach your eyebrows. I thought I was the only one (and I use Sally Hansen too!) While everyone else is darkening their eyebrows I am busy lightening mine. I first learned this "trick" back in the seventies from a book by the great makeup artist; Way Bandy (LONG before your time). He was brilliant and died far too young. The lighter brows really make your eyes pop and I've been bleaching for eons. Thanks for sharing, Marlena. Love you and your channel.

[@spgard29]

I had a couple of Way Bandy's books way back when. I wish I still did! His work was truly amazing.

[@audreyso1201]

Pas mal l'astuce de l'huile d'amande douce mixée avec un fond de teint trop épais. Merci pour les conseils Marléna😍😍😍

[@carolbethel1244]

I'm gonna try that lip gloss trick. Thanks😊❤

[@ediedodson6902]

Great beauty hacks. I am going to try them. Thank you for sharing.

[@deann3621]

Such interesting ideas! Going to try several of them. Thank you Marlena!!

[@eliseraifman4766]

Great hacks! I’m oily so I am definitely going to try the powder under the foundation trick. Curious to see if the hair devise works on varicose veins. Keep us posted!

[@silviahere21]

Quick question: how do you use the IPL device on your face if you are using Retinol? Do you have to stop Retinol? I'd love to know. Thanks!

[@rosemarieburns7572]

I always bleach my brows when I do my mustache. Just for a few minutes. I love the results!! ❤

[@kaymill5565]

"Why's there hair on my neck?" Hilarious. I nearly spit out my coffee.🤣

[@latherandlace]

That's funny! My brows are white, so I have to dye them. Now that my hair is soooo blonde, just using a pencil makes them dark enough. I have a couple of rogue hairs on my chin. I usually pluck them. I love your hacks. I'm 65, on Estriadol, and don't need to use deodorant anymore or shave under my arms, and my legs only need shaved about once a month. Getting older isn't for the faint of heart!!! You make everything so normal by being genuine! I adore you and want to buy the perfume sampler!❤~lori

[@sherilynschneider]

Wow…such great tips! Thx u, Marlena! Can’t wait to try these.

[@heather.carson]

I have the same Ulike…. I love it!

[@shellierichards7128]

My favorite beauty hack was lightening the brows! Mine have ALWAYS been so much darker than my hair :( - sometimes it's okay, but sometimes I wish they were lighter--going to try your hack! Loved all of these hacks!

[@tquirkyt7118]

💥Great tips💥You are wonderful and so funny ❤

[@Yorkiemom315]

Great tips especially the powder under your foundation. I am 76 and like using powder but it does not always look right. I spray setting spray on my puff to get it not to collection creases but I will try your idea tomorrow. Thanks.

[@legendkilla3rd]

Oh,thanks so much for the lipgloss technique, I have been wanting to purchase a glassy or dewy looking "highlight" no sheen or shimmer just a natural glossy skin looking healthy type of product.Your tips are great!I am definitely going to try that,the face oil/matte foundation trick ,& the under eye balm.Saving us $$$ girrrl,❤ ya!

[@mjvn8870]

I hope you will do a christmas make-up video. I also do the shaveing.

[@LenaSheppard]

Thanks for sharing these tips. I appreciate you immensely !

[@vanessacevallos5803]

Love this! Thx for sharing 💕

[@psych0pupp3t]

The lip gloss tip reminds me a lot of how Marilyn Monroe would put vaseline under her foundation to get that lit from within sheen but using something that's less greasy. What a brilliant idea ❤️

[@silviahere21]

'Chia pet' that made me chuckle!!

[@janej6253]

Fabulous tips Marlena! Thank you so much!❤

[@ColleenMcGuirk-s9w]

Thanks for the hacks!

[@vittoriasmith6586]

The ROC under the eyes works so well for moisturizing before concealer

[@SheriMorgan]

Thank you Marlena for the awesome tips! You’re an epic legend! Love&Light from California 🤍🤍

[@alisonschooley5459]

Oh my, these are the best hacks. Yep been shaving my face for years for this exact reason. Not a revelation but lip balm as a base for matte lipsticks keeps them from drying me out.

[@Zuzie-s8y]

Great hacks! Would a primer under the eyes do the same as the balm?

[@breezyvibe]

Oil in foundation. Mindblown. 👍

[@debs1717]

What great tips. Thank you!

[@audreymccullough4303]

my hacks: 1. warm up old mascara in my bra 2. Use the brow pencils that are a tinge too warm as lip liner - or just use the same brow pencil as lip liner. Thank you for the laser recommendation - I have been struggling with that due to PCOS and have yet to find anything that REALLY works.

[@isabelletremper5644]

I use an electric shaver once a week. Wirks great

[@jodie3339]

These were great. Always dropping knowledge bombs on us 😊 thank you!

[@clbloyd]

Are you applying the setting powder in the t-zone under your eye brightener and concealer as well as your foundation?

[@kathynorris2371]

Thanks for sharing!❤

[@nancymccormick7567]

I use a razor too to shave my face. I also nicked my face with the dermaplaning tools! After trying several brands I went back to a razor. I swear I’m part werewolf I have so much hair

[@MarlenaStell]

@@nancymccormick7567 same!! 😭🐺

[@bellagurl81]

I love the Ole Hendrickson eye stick.

[@fairuzastevenson9896]

Thank you

[@sandrarincon2930]

Marlena, How often do you bleach your brows?

[@mlj567]

Great tips!

[@Zulleikha234]

I have pcod and did laser for my chin and neck hair...I had thick hair....got better definitely and now I'm using the ulike at home

[@mistypfitzer111]

Youre definitely NOT alone with the excess hair growth lol 💯👌😅 im Portuguese, German, & Native American, i hate how naturally hairy i am! My hair is dark too & my back is ridiculous 😢 im so self conscious about my arm hair too...

[@stephaniecasey8557]

OK, this may be really gross, but my nose always runs like crazy. I love wearing foundation, but you know what happens when you blow your nose after putting on your foundation, right? My solution? Q-tips!

[@bambina3148]

Yep, same 😬 Will try q tips ❤

[@BlushingAshley]

I have extremely oily skin AND I live in Texas, and when I blot my face throughout the day, by lunch time my foundation can be getting a bit…. Unfortunate. So on my lunch break, I blot my face as I normally would, but then I take a hydrating setting spray on the parts of my foundation that would normally be cracking from talking/expressions and dab it back to life with my sponge I used to apply my foundation that morning. I then go in and powder to set it all back down. Very few foundations don’t cooperate well, most revive really well like this.

[@melanieknisely5045]

Ok, question for adding oil to foundation. Do you think adding a drop of oil to Armani Luminous Silk over a dimethicone primer would be ok? Do you think the oil will break up the foundation? Thanks

[@Pixietra70]

Yes, girl-that’s menopause, lol! Hey, it could be worse; I went all the way through and got to the other side. Only to get diagnosed with cancer then go through chemo and get thrown RIGHT BACK INTO MENOPAUSE…at 54, sheesh (laughing but smh 🤦🏼‍♀️ 😊)

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video. ❤❤❤

[@summersmakeupchannel9289]

I started menopause at age 37 and omg the hair I'm getting in my face and chin is horrible. I was never hairy. Now at 63 I'm so so sick of mustache hair and chin hairs and the hairs feel like a man's when doesn't shave. Why did no one tell us all this?

[@kimmaulin8397]

Great Hacks❤

[@heatherlill3509]

Hi Marleina. Your facial hair growth, could it be because you are shaving your face???love your tips going to try them❤

[@timothysherreyehler5095]

Hair grows, and is replaced whether it is shaved, or not, Heather! 'Chicken or the egg' situation! Take care, Sherrey!

[@nicolebond9849]

I had always heard the "if you shave it it will grow back darker/thicker". It is simply not true.

[@monikachlebowska6269]

I know how you feel about hair. i went through surgical menapause at 33, let's just say, my pet name is polar bear, due to the amount of snowy white hair everywhere😢 I tap a drop of oil on top of my face if Iwent too much with my setting powder or my skin looks flat after mat foundation to give it a glow back.

[@bethmelugin5588]

I have a tremor so I’m not able to use a straight razor so I started picking up my electric razor and using it on my face, my whole face and my neck and under my jawline and it works great. I do have to do it once a week but I can do it for less than three minutes total.

[@monicapatton1405]

How does the ROC compare to Tula?

[@suem223]

Do you use the IPL on your face too? Is it safe for faces?

[@michellehogarth]

Absolutely- there’s lots designed for faces and all other delicate areas of the body 😉

[@ByGrac3-f5e]

May I ask? How does the face oil not break down the make up?

[@trinablum7102]

What about getting rid of peach fuzz? IPL only works on dark hair not light so it wouldn't work if your main issue is the peach fuzz. In that case I'd presume you'd still need to shave (which is what I currently do)?

[@Latoya-]

Thank you Marlena... Always love little beauty tricks. I have always been a peach fuzzied face girly since a baby, but i am 43 and I feel like the fuzz is worse? I'm not sure, it could be that I'm just paying more detailed attention to my changes. My upper lip for sure the fuzz is getting crazy, and more thank likely the rest of my face, just thin tiny almost clear little hairs, but derma planing scares me, and definitely regular razors scare me. You know what they say, "it'll come back thicker". Cam anybody confirm or deny that? Do any of you other ladies use razors instead of derma planing? What kind if so.. and what to do about trapped hairs that cause pimples??

[@timothysherreyehler5095]

Scientifically, and medically, hair does NOT come back thicker if shaven, cut, or plucked! Sherrey🌹

[@goodshepard00]

Shaving hair doesn't make it come back thicker and darker, my friend. Old myth.

[@christinamoller4342]

I just got a free clear gloss in my elf order. Maybe it's a sign that I need to try that trick.

[@Stephswoodpile]

What glasses did you buy and I heard you can’t do retinols with hair removal

[@maxine7088]

Question: My facial hair has turned gray. Will this still work for me?

[@monalisadiva]

Youre lucky to have fair skin and dark hair, I have fair hair and skin and it’s hard for the IPL and laser to distinguish the hair…

[@MelissaKendrick-q1n]

I use the tula balm under the eyes and it's a life saver 😂❤

[@mscole]

Im kind of bummed the Ulike won’t work for me. pleeaaase read the website before buying. It only works on those with contrasting hair and lighter skin. It can be pretty dangerous for those of us with deeper skin tones.

[@SarahOct1980]

Whats a tip to not have cakey looking foundation?

[@simplythebestgirl]

I'm actually less hairy and have lighter hair than I did when I was younger 🤔🧐🤔. I'm 46.

[@MFHudson]

♥️

[@susanebailey]

❤❤❤

[@susanlloyd]

Just get professional lazer hair removal and finish up with electrolysis-period