10 Wacky beauty tricks from 2015 that actually work

Beauty Brilliance: 10 Unusual tricks from 2015 that actually work

Perin Sidhu

07 Dec 2015

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Orange lipstick to get rid of dark eye circle
Wacky but this beauty trick works! You'll need a matte orange-red lipstick for this. Simply apply a touch of orange lipstick under your eyes and blend well. Proceed to apply your concealer and you'll notice that your dark circles will look less prominent - almost gone.
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Coffee scrub
2015 has been a year about embracing the beauty benefits of coffee, so for one, do use coffee grounds to scrub your skin. The caffeine content helps to stimulate your cells to promote blood circulation as you get rid of dead skin.
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Cold water to dry your nails faster
If you are in a rush and need your DIY manicure to dry faster, simply use this highly raved beauty trick that involves submerging your fingers in cold water for 2 minutes. Your nails will come out dry and you'll be ready to rush out of the door.
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Use conditioner to shave
If you are pressed for time and need to get a quick shave done, simply use some hair conditiner. Your razor will not be able to tell the difference and may even give you a closer shave. The best part, your legs remain soft and moisturized thanks to the conditioning properties.
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Apply Vaseline before perfume
If you want your perfume to last longer especially in such humid weather, apply a tiny amount of Vaseline on your pulse points and massage. Once set, spray your favourite scent and you'll notice that your perfume will stay on throughout the day.
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Dryer sheets to get rid of hair static
There is nothing more annoying than having to deal with flyaways in your hair. Instead of loading up on hairspray and weighing your hair down even further, rub dryer sheets on these pesky strands. It helps to get rid of static and is perfect for a quick hair fix.
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Heat your lash curler to prep lashes
Are your lashes refusing to curl? Use your blow dryer to warm up the end of your lash curler (careful to not overexpose the curler to heat). Once the curler is warm to the touch, hold them to your lashes for 30 seconds. The heat helps to curl your lashes and then you can proceed to apply your mascara. Voila! Perfectly curled lashes.
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Acheive lash volume with baby powder
Here's another lash beauty trick we are loving this year. Amp up the volume of your lashes by adding a little baby powder with a spoolie. Once your lashes are lightly coated with baby powder, apply your usual mascara and you'll notice your lashes looking fuller. Baby powder is an alternative to a mascara fiber product.
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Condition your hair with beer for softer locks
We were skeptical about this beauty trick but it actually works! The alcohol content in beer helps to remove product build up and give your scalp a good cleanse. Proceed to shampoo and towel dry your hair as per usual. Once done, drench your hair with a cup of beer and massage well. Cover your hair for 5 minutes and rinse afterwards. You'll notice your hair looking softer. As for the smell? It wears off almost immediately.
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Use Vaseline to remove lipstick residue
Vaseline is an amazing beauty companion. If you struggle with removing residues from your long wearing lip shades, apply some Vaseline on your lips and massage it. Give your lips a good rinse and you'll notice your lips looking softer and free of colour.
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Orange lipstick to get rid of dark eye circle

From using orange lipstick to cover up dark eye circles and baby powder for fuller lashes, here are all the top tricks you should definitely know about.

2015 has been a wonderful year for the beauty community. It has also been a period where the number of beauty tricks in our book has increased faster than we can count. Simply head to Pinterest for example - a simple search and you have tons of beauty tips waiting for you to solve common beauty woes such as helping your lipstick last longer or preventing your eye shadow from creasing.

Sounds great, doesn't it? While some may have failed us, the good news is that there are some which have worked impeccably. So before you shun every one of them, here are 10 wacky beauty tricks that actually do work wonders.

Which of the above tricks have you tried so far?

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