This beauty DIY is not only a great way to carry multiple lip colors in one slim package, but also to make the most of that last bit of lipstick at the bottom of a tube. Plus, once you're armed with a myriad of colors, you can get creative and mix up your own custom shades!
You will need the following supplies:
- A clean pill case. These can be found in any pharmacy or drugstore. Choose one with as many compartments as you'd like. Just think, with the weekly ones, you'll have a different lip color for every day of the week! I like to have several four-compartment ones to create color-specific palettes. You can create a nude palette, plums, pinks, reds, etc.
- A non-serrated knife or cutting instrument. X-Acto knives or cosmetic spatulas work well for this.
- Lipsticks of course! Don't count out the ones that are almost gone because you can actually scrape out quite a bit inside of the barrel!
- Alcohol. I use 91 percent isopropyl alcohol. You'll use this to sanitize your lipstick prior to slicing for your palette.
- Labels. You'll need these to label each lip color with the brand and color name.
- A lip brush. You can apply the color with your fingers but a lip brush allows for a more precise, mess-free application. Plus, you'll feel more like a makeup artist working out of your palette.
Directions:
Step 1:
First, untwist your lipstick and either dip or spray with alcohol to sanitize it. Wipe with a tissue.
Step 2:
Next, with your knife, carefully slice off a piece of the lipstick. Feel free to just slice off about half for your palette so you still have some in your tube too. Hey, double your money!
Step 3:
Now taking your knife or spatula, squish the lipstick into one of the compartments of the pill case. Use your knife to smooth the surface and fill the corners.
Step 4:
Repeat this process with the other lip colors you'd like to fill the remaining compartments.
Step 5:
Using a tissue, wipe the border of the compartments to clean it up.
Step 6:
Write the brand and shade name of your lipsticks on your labels and apply to either the top or bottom of your pill case.
Step 7:
Apply with a lip brush. Don't be afraid to mix a few lip colors together to create your own signature shade!