Every year, we see dozens of makeup hacks and tricks on social media. And every year, we try and fool ourselves into thinking they work. But this year, Team AAE tested some hacks to see what worked for us. So, without gatekeeping, here are the best makeup hacks of 2023 that make Team AAE always look like a million bucks even though we’re all mostly broke.

1. ‘I mix my lipstick and highlighter to create my blush’

I’m a lipstick hoarder but some of my lipsticks don’t see the light of day. These are mostly pink lip colours that don’t look too great on my lips but work great as blush. So, I simply use my cream or liquid lipsticks and mix them with my highlighter to create the most dewy and blinding blush. And that is how I fake having that soft and natural glow on my face without chugging three litres of water or sleeping for a decent amount of time.

2. ‘I use my toner as my setting spray’

A good toner is an important part of your skincare routine as it makes the skin supple and closes all those pesky pores. But do you know it also acts as a great setting spray? Well, Vrinda swears that spritzing her toner at the start and end of her makeup routine lends an effortless glow and dewy look. So, next time you’re out of setting spray, pour your toner into a bottle and spritz away!

3. ‘I apply vaseline and cover it with cling foil’

Lately, Aarati was struggling with chapped lips, and no matter what she tried, nothing seemed to work. So, upon some serious discussion, she decided to go back to her OG tub of Vaseline. But this time, instead of applying a layer and going on with her day, she did something different. She lathered a good amount of the petroleum jelly on her lips before bedtime and covered it with a cling foil. And voila, in the morning, she woke up to soft, hydrated, and supple lips. Now, go find your Vaseline and stop burning your money on expensive lip balms.

4. ‘I DIYed my favourite lip colour’

Finding the perfect lip colour that works for you is tedious and honestly painful. And Sukhmani was done applying shades that were either too bright or too light for her. So, she mixed some of her favourite lip colours to create the perfect shade for herself. Now she has a bunch of great options and you can too. Don’t be a victim of the beauty industry and try this hack instead.

5. ‘I use a translucent powder to set my lipstick’

One of the best makeup hacks of 2023 for Pravika was making her creamy, non-matte lipsticks stay on her lips all day long. The trick? Dabbing some translucent powder. She simply puts a tissue over her freshly applied lipstick and dabs some translucent powder on top. This gives her a quick matte lip that lasts all day long.

6. ‘I always apply my moisturiser on damp skin’

Having dry skin, Ufaira always finds it hard to keep her face hydrated. But recently, she started applying a nice thick layer of moisturiser on her damp skin and that made a huge difference for her. Her skin felt more plump and her makeup didn’t cake or break even hours after application. So, stop applying moisturiser on dry skin and try Ufaira’s tried and tested makeup hack of 2023.

7. ‘I add serum to my foundation for extra glow’

You might be dead tired on the inside but your skin should always look like you followed a ten-step skincare routine. So, Kavya has found the fake it-till-you-make-it hack that gives her that extra glow. She adds 2-3 drops of her serum in the foundation to achieve a dewy, sun-kissed look. And the best part is that it gives her a smooth application and doesn’t make her base look cakey.

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