For the amount of money I've spent on beauty products in my lifetime, I could've probably put myself through college.
Of course, I would've had to live without volumized lashes and poreless skin, but then again, I wouldn't be thousands of dollars in debt, either. Pros and cons, ya know?
Most of them are really dangerous and downright absurd, but I empathize with the desire to save a few bucks, maybe even to put yourself through college.
Apparently, if you nuke an old mascara tube for a few seconds, it'll loosen the dried-out product and allow you to use those remaining molecules inside the tube.
It's hard enough to get food right with a microwave. One thing at a time, people.
This is supposed to be a cheaper alternative to clay masks, which is bizarre, considering a small tub of calcium bentonite clay runs for under $9 on Amazon.
So, uh, I'm not sure why anyone would want to be closer to the stuff than they have to be.
I get it — every other product at Sephora has already drained your bank account.
But now, here we are, using deodorant to mattify our skin.
But if you're trying to clog your pores and increase your skin's photosensitivity, then sure, by all means, roll on that lavender-scented face primer.
Recently, a Twitter hack for cleaning your Beauty Blender in the microwave went viral.
The hack involved placing your sponge in a cup of soapy water before placing it in the microwave.
Twitter's makeup community lost a lot of a good, respectable Beauty Blenders that week. R.I.P.
While turmeric has a variety of health benefits, there are some precautions I'd probably keep in mind before attempting any DIY turmeric beauty hack.
An Oompa Loompa joke would be too easy here, so I'll refrain.
Also, you might want to sleep on a towel that evening.
At some point, some rumor started circulating that turmeric could help curb excessive facial hair growth in women. Well, thankfully, the Indian Journal of Dermatology stepped in and proved that that was a false claim.
Now, quit wasting turmeric on your face and put it where it belongs — in your food.
I'm all for finding what works for you. But also, stop. Stop doing this.
And contrary to popular belief, more is not better when it comes to exfoliation. When you exfoliate with something that's too rough, you can actually damage blood vessels beneath your skin.
Although, I was pretty emo back then, so this look may have actually complimented my Green Day hoodie and checkered skateboard shoes.
And that's largely because the final outcome tends to look worse than your chipped nail polish did beforehand.
Not only does this hack not work, but according to one YouTube commenter, it totally freaked out the good folks at Nabisco.
"They were literally so appalled that someone would even advise people to do this," added the user.
You and me both, Nabisco.
Sorry, I got a bit dramatic there. But for the love of un-torched eyelids, please allow your melted eyeliner pencil to cool before using it.
Learn from the mistakes of those who have gone before you.
So, it comes as little surprise that this dental floss blackhead removal hack started trending on Instagram.
Plus, stripping away a layer of your skin can increase its sensitivity to the sun.
Not actually, but that is what's happened to a number of people who've tried egg hair masks.
"I had bits of scrambled egg in my hair for 3 days," they added.
Grrrreat.
Why? Because we all belong on Extreme Cheapskates, that's why.
To be fair, makeup can be crazy expensive, but that doesn't make art supplies a reasonable or safe alternative.
You hear that? Now, give your little sister her colored pencils back.
First of all, there are also no studies that prove wasabi has anti-inflammatory properties.
At the end of the day, you're just wasting good wasabi that could've been on an avocado roll.
Stop putting toothpaste on your blemishes, too.
It can cause more inflammation, redness, scarring, and it's pricey enough as it is to not waste it on something like your skin instead of using it for, you know, your teeth.
Stop trying to make Sharpie beauty happen, OK? It's not going to happen!!!
Based on the stench of Sharpies alone, you can tell that they contain various alcohol compounds.
Not sure why I have to say this at all, but something tells me that I do: Burning = bad.
As a general rule, I try to avoid letting glowing substances touch any part of my body.
JK, I'm definitely not being dramatic. Glow sticks contain corrosive elements — THAT MEANS IT BURNS YOUR SKIN, GUYS.
While it's true that baking soda is one of those miracle pantry items that can clean a multitude of things naturally, your hair isn't one of them.
All it's going to do is dry it out, make it brittle, and irritate your scalp. There's a reason why it's a popular drain clearing hack.
Did you really think it was going to lighten your skin? Or did you suspect that it would burn and sting your sensitive skin, and make you more susceptible to UV rays and pigmentation?
But you know what doesn't double for a setting spray? Hairspray. In fact, hairspray has harsh, drying, and sticky ingredients, which makes it ideal for holding hair in place.
Unless you want your eyelashes sticking together and your face feeling like the outside of a candy apple, don't use hairspray to set your makeup.
Why? To make them look longer and fuller, apparently. Except all it really accomplishes is clogging your pores and potentially giving you an eye infection. Oh, also, it'll probably blur your vision.
It's like a face full of Christmas, right? Except it'll burn your skin. It's also a pretty lousy way to find out that you're actually allergic to cinnamon.
Will rubbing alcohol tighten your skin? Sure. Will rubbing alcohol lift all traces of oil from your face? Yep.
Will rubbing alcohol suck all the moisture from your skin leaving it tight, dry, and irritated, and cause your epidermis to produce even more oil? Without a doubt.
I often think of coconut oil and how it's perceived in wellness circles today as Windex in My Big Fat Greek Wedding where the bride's father thinks it cures everything.
But keep it off your face. Unless you really want to clog your pores and breakout.
The Magic Eraser is great for shower grime, bathtub rust, and...touching up your self-tanner?
You probably shouldn't use household cleaning products on your skin. Just speculating here.
Needless to say, I don't endorse any of these hacks.
What the worst beauty hack you've ever tried? Tell us in the COMMENTS!
