Double Duty: Tips to Transform Beauty Staples Into Multiuse Heroes

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Whether you’re in a pinch or waiting to shop lipstick must-haves, sometimes you need to maximize your beauty bag. From using eye shadow as a highlighter to subbing lip liner for lipstick, here are four makeup tricks to avoid a beauty emergency with clever substitutes that can save the day.

No Lipstick? Grab Lip Liner.

Who says a lip look can only be achieved with lipstick? For full coverage that won’t budge through appetizers and drinks, apply a high-performance lip liner directly on the lips. Whether you’re going for a bold red for after-work events or an everyday neutral lip ready for the office, use this trick to line and fill until you reach your ideal coverage. Blend outward and upward for a soft and supple diffused lip, or follow the natural contours of the lips for a defined, smooth silhouette.

No Highlighter? Eye Shadow Comes to the Rescue.

Is your go-to highlighter panning? You can still achieve a luminous, fresh-faced look by reaching for your favorite colorful eye palettes. Choose a light, shimmery, or pearlescent eye shadow to illuminate the high points of your face. Create a glistening veil by lightly sweeping the eye shadow across the brow bone, cheekbones, nose bridge, and Cupid's bow.


No Eyebrow Pencil? Look to Your Eye Palette.

Did you know that a color-matching eye shadow can fill in as an eyebrow color? Whether aiming for a feathered, soft “clean girl” aesthetic or a sculpted, laminated look, a little eye shadow goes a long way when filling in your brows. Use a light hand and an angled brush to make soft, short, feathery strokes, then blend with a spoolie brush. This same trick also works for adding last-minute contour touches.

 No Vibrant Color? Use Your Eye Shadow Wet.

Intensify your gaze and get the most mileage out of your favorite eye shadows by using versatile products to craft limitless lid looks. Use a versatile eye shadow palette to achieve a foiled or "wet" look with opaque coverage and vibrant color payoff.

Start by priming your lid to prevent creasing, enhance vibrancy, and lay the foundation for long-lasting looks. Next, use a slightly damp brush to apply shimmery or metallic shades for a multidimensional shine. You can also use a multifunctional wand to give sparkle shades a boost and aid in layering different shades seamlessly.

 About Pat McGrath Labs

Pat McGrath Labs is a high-performance beauty brand known for its iconic collections created by the legendary Makeup Artist Pat McGrath. What started as an obsession with beauty, working on runways and red carpets for decades, has evolved into legendary formulas and sublime pigments for everyday wear. From otherworldly eye shadow palettes to longwear lipsticks, Pat McGrath Labs inspires makeup lovers of all artistry levels to express their individuality, transform their looks, and push the boundaries of beauty.

 Never run out of makeup must-haves with Pat McGrath Labs at https://www.patmcgrath.com/

Location: 33 E 19th St #7r, New York, NY 10003, USA

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