Simple Mistakes We All Make: Misusing Common Best-Selling Products

3. Vaseline

Best places to buy: drugstores, Amazon, and Walmart. Average product price: $4.94 for a 13oz. jar Old lipstick is a cosmetic tool that can be used beyond its expiration date, even if it has dried out. Vaseline can rejuvenate old lipstick, transforming it into a shimmering balm. First, put a teaspoon of Vaseline in a plastic bag. Cut off one-quarter inch of the old lipstick and place it in the bag.

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Vaseline Coloured Lip Balm @skeaatwbi8/Pinterest Seal the bag and rub the lipstick and Vaseline together. Snip a corner from the bag and transfer the lip gloss to a small, empty container. If you want to make your new balm look extra fancy, you may add coconut oil or even cosmetic-grade glitter.

4. Candles

Best places to buy: Bed Bath & Beyond, Dollar shops, and Target. Average product prices range from $3 to $10. Sealing a letter is a stylish method to extend an invitation. What happens if you don't have any letter-sealing wax on hand? If you have a candle, you are in luck. After all, a wax seal is created by melting wax, pressing it onto a letter, then stamping it with a metal seal.

Candles to Seal Letters @Shopify/Pinterest Remove small fragments of the old candle and melt them on the stove. Pour a small quantity (about half a dollar) and press it down with your seal. Allow it to cool. As an extra advantage, if you use a scented candle, your letter's addressee will notice a pleasant scent when they receive your correspondence.