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5-min DIY // Turn Your Unwanted Eyeshadow Into A Lipstick

5-min DIY // Turn Your Unwanted Eyeshadow Into A Lipstick

Beauty Cosmetics Makeup Tips
By christinelai on 16 Jun 2018

Don't throw away your loved eyeshadows or blushers when you found a new love! Recycle it! Why not change it into a usable lipstick? Or if you can't bear to spend on on a new wild colour for fun, just DIY. It's this simple (;

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What Do You Need?

  • A Plain Lip Balm
  • Eyeshadow Colours
  • Microwaveble Cup
  • Microwave

Yes, This easy, absolutely.

Step 1: Have you lip balm and your desired eyeshadow lip colour ready.

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Step 2: Yes break your lip balm. And put it into the microwavable cup.

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Step 3: Feel your heart breaking. Go at it with a toothpick and watch your eyeshadow fall like fairy dust into the cup.

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You can also mix it with other colours.

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*Different eyeshadows have different pigmentation strengths. If you want your lipstick to be sheer, use a lighter strength of eyeshadow.

Step 4: Put it into a microwave. (Tip: You may want to cover it lightly to prevent splatter)

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2 minutes at about medium or 750 watts.

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Step 5: Take it out and stir it well.

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Step 6: Pour it back into the lip balm stick/container and let it cool.

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Cover it to prevent spills.

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Tadah, the end product!

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Great colours!

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At step 5, you may add a drop of peppermint oil, lavender oil or vitamin E for that extra nourishment or scent.

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It works when you replace lip balm with coconut oil in solid form or if you prefer to use other containers as well.

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Even with this! Break the lipbalm and repeat the steps. It works too.

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Why pay so much for a lipstick? Especially for extra dry lips, crack lips and sensitive lips. Be cautious and try DIY options for healthier and more kissable lips!

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Text by: Girlsdaily SG