If you're out of your favorite beauty product or forgot to pack it in your purse, don't fret. There are a few switches you can make when you run low on your favorite product or when you're just feeling too lazy to reapply later. Not worth your while to reapply lipstick, for example? No problem. If you take a few steps to preserve your color before you apply it, then it'll stay on your lips much longer. Give lips a coating of foundation as you're applying it to the rest of your face, then apply lipliner to "contain" your color. Apply your color, then dust with a light coating of powder to set. Don't spend a ton of time covering up zits. Dab on a little Visene to literally get the red out and make it easier to cover with concealer.
And if you're out of styling products that help tame frizz, reach for some olive oil or baby oil. A dime-sized dab of one of these will tame frizz and keep hair in place. If you find that you're out and about and your face starts looking shiny, don't worry about not having blotting papers. Step into a toilet stall and grab a paper toilet seat guard. Tear off a bit and dab your face with it to soak up any extra oil and give your face a matte look. A couple of miracle workers when it comes to skincare include olive oil and conditioner. If you're out of shaving cream and need something to pave the way for your razor, look no further than your hair conditioner, which will soften your leg hair just like it does the hair on your head. Olive oil is a great stand-in for a lot of cosmetics - lotion, foot cream and styling creams. So the next time you think beauty takes too much effort, or you're out of your favorite cosmetics, don't despair!