One of my makeup essentials definitely has to be my compact powder. It is just perfect to give a gentle coverage while hiding the appearance of face oils that make my face look shiny. Over the years though, I have discovered (with help from others) multiple uses of compact powder than it just being there for touch ups. So read on to know how to make the most of your little box of compact.

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Use It As A Base

Your compact makes an excellent base for your makeup without the need of any foundation. It is light and just gives enough coverage to hide any marks. To apply compact as a base, wet your compact sponge with a little bit of water and dab it on your compact. Then glide it directly on your face. When you apply compact by this method, you will notice that it glides better on your face, gives you better coverage and also lasts longer.

Just remember that if you have a pimple on your face, then apply a concealer on your face before the wet compact to prevent it from spreading all over your face.

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Use It to Mattify Your Lipstick

Matte lipsticks are all the rage currently. Right from the runway to the everyday, people are going for the matte lipstick look. However, if you are someone who has invested too much on regular lipsticks that are still in their best condition, or maybe just have a favourite shade that isn't available in matte, don't worry… this simple hack will have your sorted.

Apply your lipstick normally. Take a little bit of compact powder on a dry sponge and dab it on your lipstick-covered lips. Be gentle and dab only a little. Ta-da, you just converted your glossy smooth lipstick into a hot matte finish one!

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Use It To Give Yourself Fuller Lashes

I don't know of a girl who wouldn't love having thick, long and beautiful lashes. I mean this is the reason fake eyelashes are available in the market, right? What if I told you that it is possible to fake fuller lashes with just one simple trick? Well, it is. All you need is your trusted compact powder.

Grab a makeup brush and get some compact powder on it. Brush this on your eyelashes lightly. Follow this with your mascara, and wow! You now have instantly thicker-looking eyelashes!

There you go! 3 simple and offbeat uses of your compact powder that will help you make the most out of your product. Try it today!