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Clever, Health & Beauty · July 1, 2014

8 Great Backup Beauty Supplies

Out of an essential beauty product? Never fear! Chances are you have one of these awesome (and affordable) alternatives lying around!

8 Great Backup Beauty Products

 

1. Use Vaseline (petroleum jelly) for eye makeup remover when you don’t have any. Photo Source

8 Alternative Beauty Products You Can Use in a Pinch

 

2. Use hair conditioner as shaving cream (it’s a whole lot cheaper too!). Photo Source

8 Alternative Beauty Products You Can Use in a Pinch

 

3. Use body lotion as anti-frizz cream for your hair (remember to use a small amount). Photo Source

8 Alternative Beauty Products You Can Use in a Pinch

4. Use baking soda for deodorant and/or toothpaste. Photo Source

8 Alternative Beauty Products You Can Use in a Pinch

 

5. Use diluted apple cider vinegar in place of a facial toner (tsp vinegar : half cup water). Photo Source

8 Alternative Beauty Products You Can Use in a Pinch

 

6. Use regular salt or baking soda as a skin exfoliant. Photo Source

8 Alternative Beauty Products You Can Use in a Pinch

 

7. If you don’t have time to shower or you’re out of shampoo, rub a dryer sheet on your hair to freshen yourself up and contain flyaways. Photo Source

8 Alternative Beauty Products You Can Use in a Pinch

 

8. Use toothpaste to whiten yellow nails. Photo Source

8 Alternative Beauty Products You Can Use in a Pinch

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