So... "underconsumption" is trending

[@kellygreengables3936]

I can't be the only one who feels like "under consumption" is just... average consumption? Buying what you need and then replacing it once it has run out/broken.

[@gigi2k326]

Lol, for sure, but whatever they have to call it to make it fun, right? 😊❤

[@kellygreengables3936]

@@gigi2k326 LOL that's fair. A fun, catchy name obviously draws more attention to a topic.

[@MukbangMondays]

Yea but tbh let’s be happy they are at least not having a million products 😅

[@jillmorrison9883]

It is but you know the Tik Toks kids gotta name it something lol

[@carlacastro6999]

I think the same! maybe underconsumption would be to have only one product for each makeup category.

[@annastyles2403]

what really bugs me is when people are like ‘underconsumption core😝’ and it’s just them using product like normal

[@Mia-ek1jp]

Real and im surprised its a trend too 😭 thats what ive been doing all my Life

[@ivanahabijanec7066]

because of too much products in collection so it's like a underconsumption to them. I also use the products till the end

[@hanna-hl9oi]

It bothers me so much but it really gives perspective of how messed up our consumption is. It makes me nauseous

[@bellahnemetona5924]

Exactly! Like we did always back in 80's

[@Blooprint394]

​@@hanna-hl9oiThis! Social Media is so messed up, because all the trends involve buying something new or even excessive buying itself which puts enormous pressure on people who look for a sense of belonging. Underconsumption is basically a form of counterculture and because we are talking about social media and tiktok it's a counter trend. As sad and dystopian it sounds, I think today's online world works on trends and these become more and more short lived. But while it is there I try to cherish it and hope that some people become more ressourceful because of it.

[@moniquetibble2309]

I like how underconsumption is just a new fad or phase…term for project pan lol 😅❤

[@dayanap124]

I was just thinking that!

[@4booky831]

Lol everything has to be a trend these days

[@MM-nl8ci]

Not really, because underconsumption is not limited to make up / skincare, it’s more of an overall attitude to getting the use out of everything you own

[@KatariinasVanity]

⁠@@MM-nl8ci I agree with that! Also, I think the main point of this undercosumption trend is to be really mindful about what you buy and to avoid buying things you don't need. I see a lot of people still buying a ton of new makeup while doing project pans. It leads to majority of their makeup getting neglected and eventually most of it is going to expire. What I like about this underconsumption trend is that it challenges you to buy less.

[@Blondehottie321]

@moniquetibble2309 the term underconsumption also refers to all other items in your house, car and workspace. When it comes to clothing a person might continue to wear a tshirt with fraying edges because it still works as a tshirt. Or someone might continue to use a blant can opener. It might take double as long to open a can but it still opens. It can be seen as living on the poverty line. It's much more than just project pan.

[@xiaostanfirsthumansecond]

I can’t believe something completely normal that is, using up an item you bought, is a trend. A TREND. Like what

[@yeyzee]

its bc nowadays everyone thinks they need new products bc they are influenced to buy without ever thinking hmmm maybe i dont need this. its a trend but its important RIGHT NOW because of all the waste social media has created

[@kairos-049]

I think mascara is one of the few products where it’s actually worth it to buy the mini version, since most full-sized mascaras will probably expire before you can finish them unless you apply a lot every day

[@llianya]

You can also use your mascara as a brow gel. EDIT: Yes yes, only if they match your hair color. That was an oversight on my end. Should work universally for clear mascara though if you use that.

[@Aurorya]

​@@llianya eeh, only if you have black hair, or if you use brown mascara and have brown hair, not sure how the other colors could pull that off 🤔

[@Andytheevien]

Purchasing cake mascara is another option. Besame makes black, brown and purple versions.

[@mediocrebankai]

Has anyone else noticed the mini mascara being better than full size? Probably gets dryer quicker but still 😂

[@kittencakes9836]

But the wand is so short that’s my only problem and I don’t want to go get another wand every time 😭

[@klecatskybeauty5239]

This is throwing me back to the project pan days!!!

[@proud2bnumber1]

Why throw back? Project pan, empties videos is still a thing.

[@klecatskybeauty5239]

@@proud2bnumber1I know!!! Just since Kelly doesn’t do them anymore

[@proud2bnumber1]

@@klecatskybeauty5239 Ah, gotcha.

[@erynnm3045]

I took the stopper out of my NARS eye primer once it was "done" and it easily lasted me another 9 months before it was actually done. It's amazing how much product stoppers will hide!

[@antagonizingprotagonist8721]

Under consumption is literally just how normal people use products. Rich people are so out of touch it baffles me

[@baileydubs]

Oh man I used to put mascara in a cup of warm water and it worked so well! I forgot about this trick, and my fav mascara dried out too early! Perfect timing!

[@christinehottinger5791]

I'm surprised Kelly didn't mention it, but cleavage is a nice warm spot, too ; )

[@yazosoyo]

I put it in my back pocket or even between my breasts, the latter works better 😊

[@makeuplynzz]

I just put it in between my legs at the beginning of my routine 😂😂

[@mandiwolfe6631]

I put my concealer and my mascara in my bra before I start my makeup process. By the time I'm ready for either step, the product is perfectly warmed up for better application. Been doing this for years

[@FC-eh7ll]

@@mandiwolfe6631Wow what a trick 😂

[@LeaReads]

I think ideas of minimalism / underconsumption romanticize your lifestyle in a way that feels different than “normal / average”. Giving it a name makes it feel purposeful, intentional, and special to the person doing it rather than it feeling like a default action. I love only having one/two of each makeup product, it makes me feel like a cool / it-girl with her signature products. But in reality it’s probably what most people do 😂

[@Blooprint394]

This is such a good point! I think this desire to feel special is deeply rooted in our psychology. This is literally what effective branding and marketing is preying on, when we are advertised products that try to make us feel special. Romanticising a lifestyle or certain behaviours is basically the same thing. However if we choose to romanticise the right things, we can essentially positively influence ourselves. It's essentially "hacking" our psychology. I love the example of the "it girl" with her curated collection of makeup btw. It sounds so fun :)

[@MrsMcGwire]

Growing up in the 80s with a father, that was an auto worker, you learned how to squeeze each and every drop out of every product in your house!

[@princesstragedeigh]

Anyone who tells you powder products that are a year old are expired is overreacting. If your powder products are kept outside the bathroom and used with clean brushes, they should last for years. Even if the formula deteriorates, for example, the pigment has gone drier and less opaque, you can still revive them with a tacky primer and by wetting your brush with setting spray after loading your brush with product. I’m using palettes and blushes from the time of the 2017 makeup boom, and they’re still going strong. If germs concern you, you can spray your makeup with isopropyl alcohol (which is also great for cleaning your brushes) . The only indications that a product is no longer usable is when it smells bad or the formula separates. Edit: if your mascara is dry, you can revive it with eye drops.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

So am I one of mine is 7 years old & it smells of nothing & is like the day I opened it

[@meepenjaap7999]

You are sooo right. No water, no bacteria. I have powder Bare Escentuals from 1984. Some of which I wish I had more of.

[@avy466]

@@meepenjaap7999naaaah that’s way too old 😅 even if it’s clean you shouldn’t be using a 50 year old makeup product

[@danikim235]

Any liquid product that dried out can also be rehydrated with Duraline.

[@20thcenturyrelic]

About mascara...the FDA recommends throwing it away 2 to 4 months after opening and using it to avoid eye infections. Which is something I like to point out every time I have the chance.

[@maryam.m]

Great tips, Kelly, but I dare say this is just panning your products or making sure you have empties before purchasing something new. It's funny that the internet needs a fancy term for "normal people behavior" to be seen as palatable or trendy. It's like when outfit-repeating videos were becoming a big thing, when for the vast majority of history, folks only had a few garments they would wear constantly before repairing, repurposing, or passing onto someone else. Before overconsumption became the norm, it was very unusual to throw out perfectly usable materials without first attempting to make them work for you. In any case, in this economy, frugality is a virtue. If the term "underconsumption" helps us learn that lesson, by all means, embrace it 👍

[@christinehottinger5791]

So excited to see you discuss this! I do agree that your collection is larger than the average consumer's, but I also see you being quite thoughtful and efficient with choices. I'd say you're low consumption for a beauty creator, but low key about it 🙌🏻

[@eponymouscharacter]

In my country, we can’t return makeup products if used so sometimes I end up with lipsticks and liquid lipsticks I don’t like. Definitely going to be using them to try new blush shades (at the moment I just use the same one every day). Thanks for a fun, informative video Kelly ❤

[@sapihrcristal]

Recessioncore 😂😂

[@leonorfeio3948]

😂

[@emiliebova]

😂😂

[@MuffinAmbush]

The last drop point is so true. I have a little spatula that’s saved me weeks worth of product that would’ve been thrown out

[@kaceyisdead]

Someone somewhere in the restaurant industry calls that "the million dollar spatula"... From scraping out the last drops of food from the containers 😅

[@amyh8144]

I bought a heavy-duty tube wringer a while back for less than $25. At first I thought it was expensive for such a device. It has since helped me get every last drop out of tubes of my Tretinoin, toothpaste, liquid blush, sunscreen, you name it. Extending the life of these products by weeks means I’ve saved many times the initial cost and gotten to enjoy my favorites for so much longer. Great investment. I appreciate when brands like Dieux are offering small squeeze keys for their tube products.

[@Adinamfeldman]

When I was a little kid I saw my grandparents using a plastic rectangle with a thin slit in it to help wring their toothpaste tubes and my mind was BLOWN lmao

[@Cassandramercedes]

I give my “finished” products to my husband and we make a game out of if he can get more out of it or not 😂

[@LeeahGrace]

Haha, that's too funny! My husband goes to throw away a toothpaste tube or bottle of bodywash and I'm like, "NOOOO there are 2 more uses left in there!" 😂

[@Cassandramercedes]

@@LeeahGrace lol yes! We do that too! I just had him dismantle my eye cream (in a pump) a few minutes ago and there’s so many uses left!

[@aprilrich807]

Excellent! There are so many things I can add, but right now I’ll go with this: many empty and CLEAN compacts make great pill boxes. They’re also much loved by any little girls that may be in your life-makes a great pretend/dress up accessory.

[@michellebrown5524]

My grandma did this for me when I was a little girl back in the 1980's it was my favorite thing to play with!

[@maggiefitzgerald4470]

Love this video!! One thing I wanted to add, is it's important NOT to mix anything else in with your sunscreen!! If you mix it with moisturizer, foundation, serum, glow drops, even water, it is likely to disrupt the fragile formula and you will not get the SPF promised. Let your skincare soak in before sunscreen, and let your sunscreen set/dry down before moving on to makeup! (You didn't mention mixing anything with sunscreen but I always like to share the PSA 🙂) I've been on a journey to use up what I have before buying more makeup, and oof it is hard! But it definitely has me reconsidering when I want to buy something new, especially for big things like foundation or eyeshadow palettes, because I know they will probably expire before I could ever use them up. I'm team mini mascaras only haha.

[@kimberlysh88]

Staple removers work great for getting stoppers out.

[@aprilgreen62]

Or teeth…😂😂😂

[@amyd4444]

4:15 a knitting/crocheting needle works perfectly for this and is way less messy. Plus it doesnt ruin the stopper in case you might want to put it back in. 👍🧡👍🧡

[@CatherynR]

It’s very easy to accidentally bend tweezers using them to remove a stopper! I don’t think that’s a huge deal - just buy a cheap set of tweezers and dedicate them to just removing stoppers. But don’t use your good tweezers - I learned this the hard way!

[@kellygreengables3936]

@@CatherynR Seconding this!! I suggest marking them with colored tape to differentiate from other pairs.

[@Andytheevien]

I recomend a multi tool. Gerber makes some nice keyring sized ones with smaller plier heads for lipgloss and concealer holes.

[@jeanams07]

I buy tweezers from the Dollar Tree for these exact purposes. I also use them for doing nail art and crafting. They even have the little tiny ones that are great to have for these kinds of things.

[@AlexandraMoraru92]

Completely unrelated to make-up, but the stopper technique also works on your liquid laundry detergent jugs! That thing that stops you from getting the last couple loads worth of detergent comes out pretty easily!

[@Undeadharpie]

Underconsumption may be a term for something that’s been around forever (see “slow consumption” or “mindful consumption/shopping”), but I’m into it. I’m treating makeup shopping like grocery shopping: I don’t go in without a list and there are several essentials I need to pick up. I’ve done my makeup without foundation, concealer, brow products, or mascara before. Feels great to shop less while making a dent in my collection that is definitely a product of overconsumption (thank you 2010’s and addictive tendencies)

[@Pubslife]

I use an expired mascara to cover random gray hairs. The brush wand works great for this purpose.

[@APersonWithAName1819]

My tip for anything felt tip and ink related is to store it with the tip downward and not upright. Markers eyeliners whatever it doesn't matter. That way gravity brings all the ink to the tip and it works better.

[@janetyamashige9573]

A coffee tamper is a great tool for re-pressing large pan powder products.

[@nasalhazel1]

This is literally me growing up in my parents' house in the 1980s. My dad was the master of cracking into containers!

[@llovejihyo]

Omg! Do u remember any? Id love to hear!!

[@alienne2518]

13:01 for this hack keep on mind (especially with sunscreens!) That cutting open the products or moving it to another container can oxidize the product leading to it no longer working. Research the product to see if its safe, if not, throw it away!

[@Melgworl]

9:34 BYE I vividly remember a beauty guru who recommended putting a mascara in your bra so that it warms up

[@MegNHilt]

I've always done that lol

[@makeuplynzz]

itty bitty titty committee just puts it in between our legs 😅

[@gigi2k326]

​@@MegNHiltsame!!

[@Adinamfeldman]

That was my first thought lmao just stick it in between until you need it 😅😅

[@mandiwolfe6631]

Yep! Both mascara and concealer go in my bra before i start my makeup. By the time I'm ready for either step, the product is warmed up and much better application. (Lots of concealers work better with warmth of finger to blend - this makes it already warmed up, so can blend with sponge or brush same as with fingertip)

[@emilyl6746]

I really just stopped paying full price on the vast majority of my personal care items. I get what I need on Prime Days, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and whenever Ulta has good sales. I only buy backups if the discount is really good and if I'm absolutely going to use the product. It just makes things so much simpler and more cost efficient.

[@starbug3408]

THANK YOU for pointing out that tinted moisturizer/skin tints are basically foundation + moisturizer and/or serum. It's amazing how much you can customize a base product really. Also blonzer is basically bronzer + blush and maybe highlighter? I have all those products already I don't NEED the blonzer and I have to keep reminding myself of this 😂

[@marthaj67]

Wonderful video, Kelly 😊 VERY helpful. Another trick for mascara that's drying-out (but not yet expired): if you wear contacts, try adding a drop of saline solution or re-wetting drops. Keep adding it drop-by-drop until you get the consistency you want. I've been doing this for literally DECADES.

[@Little.MissDiagnosed]

And eye safer!

[@ndGoodNite]

Does this work with waterproof mascara?

[@ReikoNemo]

​@@ndGoodNiteI use Inglot Duraline to revive waterproof mascara, but that might be counterproductive cuz it requires buying another product lol

[@ndGoodNite]

@@ReikoNemo good to know tho, thanks

[@brittanysweitzer6671]

I do this with brow gel too

[@lolwhat2628]

Woah the tips that u talked about were really interesting ive never thought about a lot of them! And this underconsumption trend just seems like finishing your products to me hahah

[@laurac86]

Stop it the clip on the broken compact 0:15 is GENIUS!!!! Definitely doing that for my broken Kosas powder

[@BigMar2026]

I’m so happy you made a video about this! As a millennial makeup girlie, we used to use ALL of these tips and I myself even got swept up into the overconsumption culture. The warm mascara and the flipping felt tip is coming back into my life 😍

[@sashisharma1241]

Loved these tips! I’m glad people are starting to focus more on using up what they already have. I know you mentioned cutting the tube of your sunscreen and decanting it, but LabMuffin Beauty here on KZbin has mentioned that putting sunscreen into a different container can affect its SPF, so that’s something to be aware of (I trust her cosmetic chemistry knowledge)

[@lad9732]

Loved this video kelly. So necessary. Ive seen a few people throw away their stuff for the sake of underconsumption and… yeah the products werent even half empty 😭

[@samanthahernandez6286]

This is now my favorite series from any creator I watch. Love Makeup Musings! ❤

[@mswanson6333]

I always cut lotion tubes in the middle when it seems like you can’t squeeze any more out and there’s always several uses you can scoop out!

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

We used to call this a project pan lol

[@marygracefelton]

Right?! Do people not do this anymore??

[@justynawisniewska1213]

​@@marygracefeltonIt lost on popularity like the whole of beauty youtube to be honest. I think it was in it's peak over 5 years ago with project pans, no buys and anti-hauls. Tik tok makeup girlies always reinventing the wheel with a new name when they bring this stuff back.

[@kellygreengables3936]

​@@marygracefeltonI think people still do this. But project pan is usually for makeup/cosmetics. "Under consumption" seems to be more generalized.

[@giselletorres4156]

They're both the same thing so why worry about kids making yet another word for it? Project Pan was just another buzzword for minimalism

[@gasparinha]

​@@justynawisniewska1213 TBH a ton of creators I follow just got burnt out on Project Pans - using those products and neglecting others, hate-panning, etc. I was having the same experience, and am taking a bit of a break this year, too.

[@MistressYumi]

THIS is a trend I can finally get onboard with

[@DMoz13]

I stopped watching a lot of my favorite beauty youtubers because they continue to recommend new products but I don't need anything. I already have so much and I'm trying to get through it all. Thanks for this video! It was refreshing.

[@petshopgirl39]

And the constant, almost rude, pushing of codes and affiliate links. Ugggghh.

[@lisapolanski9379]

My pet peeve are serums in dark glass bottles with eye droppers. Several times when there wasn't enough serum left to get anything in the dropper I have made the mistake of turning the bottle over to get the final little bit of serum out and a lot more was still in the bottle, but now I've poured it all out and wasted it. This just happened with a very expensive serum.

[@denisemarie6131]

Duraline is an excellent product to revive old creams and even mascara. Plus mix it with powders to create a liquid liner.

[@tpwk13]

Love this! I also find a lot of powders can just be broken up and pressed down smoothly with a flat object without any alcohol or water if you just make sure you press down hard enough!

[@PodieM18]

Thank you for doing this, you see so many creators that grab EVERY new thing, I can tell that are more conscious about what you purchase, and consume. For example you only using cruelty free products, and try to curate your collection.

[@viobliterator]

Loved this!! I love to dip into multiple shades in an eyeshadow palette to get different colours because it's a palette... Colours are meant to be mixed in one, just like a painters palette!

[@ronnie-lynn]

I’m that girl, that has always cut open the tube of the tinted moisturizer or just face cream and put it in a zip lock bag and used a Q tip to use every last drop!! Since literally the year 2000. ❤ we all did it. We didn’t call it project pan or underconsumption. It’s just a what we did. Same with the eye drops in the mascara.

[@Kate.g.]

This is a excellent reminder, as a millienial I use many of this tricks couple years ago! Create new makeup with mix, like Rare beauty mix blush with highliter, we are more creative many years ago with out makeup! You are so refreshing with all over consumming 💛 I sub !

[@Sarahyz]

Kelly you’ve been killing it lately with this content. Super insightful. Love it.

[@laurenb6156]

Fun video! Great tips! One of my favorite things to mix is foundation. I often mix things that are too matte with things that are too dewy. And also foundations that are too dark with ones that are too light. I have a gloss that’s getting really low and am excited to pry off the stopper!

[@nevebrown9206]

omg speaking of using things in new ways, the elf peach liquid color corrector is such a pretty blush shade I loooove using it that way

[@TheOnlyDoaa]

I also started deck of panning which is a way more fun part of project panning in a no buy , it is sooooooo good to be more concious about your makeup usage ,purchases and money spending

[@kimberlysh88]

I think you mean "deck!"

[@Aurorya]

​@@kimberlysh88 oml 😂

[@squigs4824]

I joined reddit just for the pan porn sub. It's so satisfying when someone posts like, an old Anastasia palette that's fully panned.

[@MusingsofaCat10]

For repressing, my husband got an inexpensive set of dental tools off Amazon for doing models (Warhammer), and I started borrowing them for repressing and depotting and such and they're perfect! ❤

[@aerin2878]

I don't know but seeing your eyeshadow hit pan on you see in underconsumption core gives you that good feeling. Its hard to explain 😅 smiling that this thing has been with you through everything 💗 the feeling of special

[@SharrellKline]

So many good tips and reminders for us "regular" people who should be using up what we have instead of accumulating.

[@katiemaloney6786]

also regarding eyeliner/eyebrow pens- store them upside when you start feeling them getting dry! (: loved this video

[@susier6743]

Great discussion for this video to counter overconsumption.

[@Grace_ingrid]

Yes I saw that Sephora has a recycling program now with Pact, I love to see us talking about consumption and more thoughtfulness around what we do with our stuff and what happens to it after we are done with it, if we ever finish the products!!!

[@PodieM18]

Loving the new background, the new apartment really taking shape.

[@elainelifts]

When cutting tubes open, I recommend doing so at a 30-40° angle instead of straight across. This makes it much easier to use the cut half as a lid because it'll slide very easily! If the tube is really long, you can also cut the center of the tube off (also at the same angle) to make a shorter leftovers tube.

[@lansvance4870]

I have a tip for nail polish. If it dries out or the formula gets too thick just add some drops of nail polish remover inside the bottle. Close and shake. Good as new. I have resuscitated quite a few bottle with this. Just be mindful that the more you add the more liquid your polish will become.

[@jelenablagojevic3908]

I found your channel several years ago through your project pan and shop my stash so i was veeery sad when you stopped doing those because you kind of kept me accountable. So happy though that this kind of content is trendy again because it was sooo difficult during the overconsumption hype

[@alienne2518]

Eyeshadow as blush, highlighter, or bronzer. Eyeshadow can be added to lipgloss for a pigmented gloss. Lip products with good stabilizers against bacterial growth can be used as blush or eyeshadow. Mascara as brow tint. Use concealers for more coverage for less than foundation. These are some tips ive used that work for me and my skin

[@haileymaillot3804]

I just got into project panning and oh my gosh I have saved so much money not buying makeup and using what I have til it’s used up and it takes sooooo long to use up certain products!!! It makes me actually see how long it takes and how I don’t really need 10 blushes and 8 powders and so on because it takes so long to just use one up!!! I am on a no buy for makeup for a long time 🥰 Thank you so so much for making these videos there very helpful and shows that we all really don’t have to buy as much!! ❤️

[@jjjjk1241]

Mascaras have stoppers, too! I had just thrown away a mascara not because it was expired or that I was done with it, but I simply couldn't get any more out of the tube besides on the tippy-tip, which made it way too hard to use. I tried your suggestion for taking out stoppers, and there is a ton a product left in there! And the mascara works way better than the way it was originally! That makes me wonder if mascara function is also a product of how the stopper works rather than just the formula and the wand. This mascara is now ultra-impactful, whereas before, it was a "natural look." Thanks for these tips! Sure wish I had known this before I trashed my Chanel midnight blue mascara, which was not expired yet.

[@OpenOurHearts]

I have another tip for eyeliner/marker tips! So very often the reason why more product won’t come out and you think you’re out it’s because the tip gets clogged with other products (powders, oils from your skin etc). If you spray it with a brush spot cleaning product (eg cinemasecrets) and then gently rub the tip on a microfibre cloth it will magically start working again! I imagine a wet makeup wipe will work as well though I haven’t tried it.

[@UVStardust]

I been practicing this pretty much my entire time I've worn makeup, and only throw out stuff that is unfinished if it's expired, the packaging is too broken, or it smells bad.

[@dawnbrown2863]

Love some of the tips I hadn't heard of, like the mascara warming. You had a lot of great tips. I'm watching videos all out of order doing catch-up but enjoying all the ones I've seen. You looked so pretty today.

[@missgreece91]

I have always done the Frankenstein method to my products because having a super pale foundation and a dark foundation to mix in and make my own custom medium beige shade and this works 9 out of 10 times

[@bsuite6817]

I have been doing this for years! I use wooden coffee stirrers, plastic spatulas from Ulta or Sephora, or last drop type tools to get everything out. I use long handled makeup spatulas to remove shampoo, conditioner, and lotion from the bottles. I scrape every bit of lipstick from the tube and put it in a clean empty old eye shadow compact. Bonus if it has a mirror! It is a great way to carry your favorite lip shade(s) in your purse-just make sure you have a lip brush for application. I also cut tubes of certain products to get the last bits out (not toothpaste). I squeeze as much as I can out before cutting the tube. Using needle-nosed pliers to remove stoppers is best in my opinion. Underconsumption isn't just for makeup products. Remove the pour spout from liquid detergent. You will be surprised how much is left. Companies want you to throw away the container with product left in it and buy a new one. Over the years, I have saved my family a lot of money by not wasting the leftover product. You can also decant some liquid type items such as conditioner, shampoo, shower gel, lotion, etc. from the old container to the new container. Travel jars and bottles are great for containing the remaining amounts of product. Perfect for your next vacation or overnight trip. This is not a new trend for me, it's a way of life!

[@naomilasby7744]

I would also recommend cleaning your tool well before removing stopper...

[@joannpare3978]

Great video! Over the past few weeks I’ve been turned off of makeup videos because the message seems to always be ‘buy buy buy’. Love the tips you gave. I’ve been making my own cocktails of primer and foundation for a while. I know the latest push has been single shade eyeshadows but it drives me crazy that the recommendation is to go buy a new single shade. Just whip out an underused (or regularly used) pallet and use a just one color

[@TheSqueet]

Kelly this is one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen! Thank you!

[@Brego100]

My favorite cream eyeshadow dried up, so I added a drop of glycerin and stirred it up. Good as new!

[@gonzopatra]

I’m so glad this got recommended to me - you remind me of how chill, practical and nice a specific side of the YT beauty community was in 2010. It’s so nice to learn some extra tips (I knew some but never attempted to re-press. I might do now!) & have less emphasis on brands “and this is the brand. This is what you need!!” Etc Thank you!

[@angiec.874]

I absolutely love that you make these kinds of videos! I enjoy listening to you when I’m doing my make up in the mornings. I hate when the video is over though. Keep them coming! You have the best ideas!

[@PlanetofmyDreams]

One item that helped me a lot with using up my makeup is a metal spatula. I can remove the stoppers and scrape product out of the bottle, or destroy the powder finely for repressing. I also use it for jar creams to avoid putting my fingers in it. A very worthy tool😊

[@carmenmariacm3011]

Thank you for the tips to use to the maximum the makeup and not waste it, much appreciated

[@gaylemayberry8104]

Thank you so much!! I was out of my favorite lawless lip gloss, pulled the stopper out, and now I'm not lol. Those were a lot of good ideas! I love your channel and your content! Thank you for all you do!

[@missgreece91]

All of those tips i used to do it all! Especially back then when i worked part time and didnt want to spend another $10 or $40 on a product so scooping everything out gave me between 3 days to 2 weeks which is great so i have enough product until next paycheck 😆

[@bellahnemetona5924]

Mascara brushes can be also sent to wildlife animals rescues. They clean tiny babies with them.

[@clcarrer3038]

When I was little, I used lipstick as blush! 😂😂 Also, it works if you use a liquid lipstick, particularly a moussy one. ❤

[@starlight1818]

yes, i like using the nyx smooth whip lip creams as blush!

[@liahgmz]

for the mascara thing - i usually just stick the mascara tube in my bra right before i start getting ready! by the time i need my mascara, it's all warmed up and ready to go

[@eggi4443]

that's genius

[@Crystal0139]

Finally a good trend lol

[@roxycocksey]

I’ve been using powder highlighter on my shoulders and collarbone for so long, I love that trick! I actually purchased a bunch of shimmery body oils when colourpop came out with their SOL sister brand and I literally never use them cause I prefer just using my powder highlighter, it’s WAY less messy and goopy and easier to apply. Also for rejuvenating dry mascara- drop in 1-2 drops of eye drops in and mix with the wand. It’ll be good as new!

[@ChloeandPiper2]

This is why I now buy only minis. I’m never able to use up a regular size makeup product before it expires 😢

[@ambermullins6158]

OMG!! I've never thought of this! My NARS concealer is on its last leg, so I'll be taking the stopper out today!! Thank you Kelly 😘

[@meganlambert3863]

This was the most interesting and inspiring video that I have watched in such a long time! Omg I want to go play mixologist with all my makeup products!! 😅

[@SongmakersCry]

I loved this video. As someone who is broke, often times, if I have something that runs out, I can't get another one. So, this video is helpful. Thanks.

[@amandak7334]

As it should be. There are so many toxic influencers!

[@tabulous77]

When I worked at Ulta, that's how we fixed broken demo products; alcohol and the back of a spoon.

[@grungegyrl3876]

Kelly, Excellent video on this. I stopped watching for awhile but am back with a vengence

[@koinijikoimizu]

All of these suggestions are gold! For removing stoppers, I tend to use the edge of scissors to lightly work and jiggle the stopper up. Then the tweezers can have a space to remove the stopper without overly damaging it depending on the design. There are also makeup spatulas/scoops on the market that can help. For repressing powder, scraping the powder out onto wax paper or parchment paper and then putting it into a small wire tea strainer. There are even some that come with a bowl rest that you can let the product fall into. I work the powder with the end of a makeup brush or metal makeup spatula until the chunks are gone. Then I'll add the powder back into the pan in layers, pressing and spraying it with 91% Isopropyl between pressing until all the powder is back inside. If wanting to press a loose pigment, you can use TKB Mixing medium or Isopropyl Myristate. Your suggestion about mixing the powder products is perfectly wonderful and how some folks in the Repanning community make new shades with the formula of a brand they love.

[@alisummers7984]

Fantastic tips Kelly! I am trying to use up all I have as well.. I have so much makeup- and I just shop my own makeup- saves money!

[@nickimontie]

I use an old fork to get the stopper out.