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10 totally weird but useful beauty hacks

A quick glance of the ingredients in a tube of Monistat Chafing Gel reveal that the main ingredient, dimethicone, is identical to what is found in many high-end makeup primers.

    by Renee DeSantis
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  1. Monistat Chafing-Relief Powder-Gel as a makeup primer – A quick glance of the ingredients in a tube of Monistat Chafing Gel reveal that the main ingredient, dimethicone, is identical to what is found in many high-end makeup primers.

  2. Toilet seat cover as an oil blotting paper – When your T-zone is oily but you're out of blotting papers, paper toilet seat covers make a great substitute in a pinch.

  3. Pam cooking spray to dry nails – I couldn't get past the greasiness, but people swear that a spray of Pam on wet nails helps them to dry faster.

  4. Breast milk as an acne treatment – They don't call it liquid gold for nothing. Breast milk contains lauric acid, which has been said to help acne.

  5. Beer as a hair rinse – Barley and hops work wonders when used on the hair as a rinse to add shine and volume.

  6. Cat litter as an exfoliant – Jersey's finest Snooki swears by it, but don't take her word for it. DIY beauty junkies know that the clay used in cat litter is similar to that used in popular clay facial masks.  My suggestion would be to make sure it's an all-natural brand to avoid any harsh chemicals.

  7. Aspirin acne spot treatment – When crushed and added to distilled water, an aspirin spot treatment is great for reducing inflammation and redness.

  8. Dryer sheets to get rid of flyways – Colder months and dry air are on the horizon. Run a dryer sheet over hair to smooth annoying static induced flyaways.

  9. Red lipstick to get rid of dark under eye circles – Red lipstick applied under concealer can cancel out dark undertones. Just make sure to find the right shade for your skin tone!

  10. Scotch tape to create a perfect cat eye – Use a piece of scotch tape as a stencil to help less than steady hands create a sexy cat eyeliner look (press the tape on back of hand a few times to remove some of the adhesive before applying to face).