Products don't work for you ? Suggestions for resquing them

I don't think there is anyone in this world who hasn't faced the problem of having a new product which doesn't suit them. The sollution is often giving them away to somebody else, keeping them forgotten in a drawer or simply throwing them into the trash.

I wrote some suggestions for you to help you resque the products from the trash and at the same time avoiding wasting the money.

Face care :

Face cream (serum) - first of all, you should choose your face cream according to your skin type and needs. Also you should read the ingredients and cream description. The cream MUST not itch, redden the skin, break out the skin, etc (with the exception when it is supposed to do it, it should be written in the description). If it does, remove it rapidly and rince repeatedly with water. You probably had an allergic reaction to an ingredient in the cream (fragrance is one of them, also alcohol). Leave the skin free of products for a few days to recover.

If the cream doesn't suit you (even if it is for your skin type and the ingredients are good), you can use it as a body cream, hand or feet cream.

Face mask - the same as the face cream. If it isn't working for you, you can pass it along to your sister or mother if you share the same skin type or throw it away.

Face exfoliant - if it irritates you or it is too harsh, use it for your body, hands or feet. (if you have sensitive skin, rosacea or other types of skin problems you should not use an exfoliant at all, or have a strong face massage or strong cosmetic treatments)

Body care :

Shower gel - Again it should not itch, redden the skin or break out the skin. If it does, remove it rapidly and rince repeatedly with water.
You can use it to wash the make-up brushes, as a liquid soap, or poured into the water when you do your mani or pedi.

Body cream - If it doesn't work for your body, use it as a hand or feet cream.

Body exfoliant - If it irritates you or it is too harsh, use it for your hands or feet.

Hair care :

Shampoo - You should choose your shampoo and conditioner according to your hair type and needs. Also you should read the ingredients and description. Both should not itch, develop dandruff or redden the skin. If one does, remove it rapidly and rince repeatedly with water.
If it doesn't work for you, use it as a shower gel or to wash the make-up brushes.

Conditioner - If it doesn't work for you, use it to condition the make-up brushes after cleaning them, they will be softer and pampered.

Make-up :

Wrong foundation - You should always try the shade of foundation NOT onto the hand but onto the jaw line, choose 2 or 3 closest shades to your skin, trace 2 or 3 vertical lines onto the jaw and neck and wait a little. Which shade faded onto the skin and you cannot see, is the right shade for you. You must also choose your foundation according to  your skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive). If you bought a lighter or darker shade of foundation, you can mix it with another one, or some face cream to match your colour, or you can apply a lighter or darker shade of powder.

Wrong lipstick shade - The lipstick has a colour that looks good in the magazines, you bought it and on yourself it looks awful .. If you have already used it, just combine it with another one to make it wearable. (You can use the lipstick onto the cheeks for a natural, complementary look)

Wrong powder shade - Same as in foundation: if you bought a lighter or darker shade of face powder, you can apply a lighter or darker shade of foundation underneath, to make them work together for you. If the shade is darker with a few tones, it can also be used as a contouring powder (it must be matte with no shimmer).

Wrong blush shade - If the blush is too pigmented or stronger in colour for your taste, apply it very lightly and sheer it out with powder on top. If the blush is not very pigmented, add it little by little in layers until you reach the desired effect.

I hope these suggestions are helpful to you. I am waiting for you to tell me if you have more recommendations to give, or ideas. Please write them in the comments down below! Until next time,