Forget the store! Make your own makeup at home using these common household items

Who doesn't picking out some gorgeous makeup from the drugstore? Looking at the gorgeous colors and finding the perfect shade is so satisfying. When it comes time to pay, though? That's when the fun goes south.
It's time to start making your own makeup at home. You can save some money and have a little fun whipping up makeup right in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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1. DIY natural bronzer (h/t Tips For Her)
Raid your spice cupboard to make your own natural bronzer. The best part about making your own bronzer? You can mix as little or as much as you want to get a perfect shade for your skin tone.
2. Kool-aid lip gloss (h/t The Krazy Coupon Lady)
When I was a kid, I loved Kool-aid and not because it was downright delicious — it was because I LOVE the smell. Now I can wear this amazing smelling stuff all day on my lips!
3. DIY blush (h/t Thriving on Paleo)
I find a lot of blushes to be too pink. I am going to try and make my own blush right in my own kitchen. You could even eat this blush — not that I think you would want to.
4. Homemade natural eyebrow filler (h/t A Blossoming Life)
Eyebrows are not my favorite thing to do when I am painting my face. In fact, I hate doing my eyebrows. I might try making some of this stuff, though. Who knows, it may change the way I look at my eyebrows.
5. Eye shadow and face powder (h/t Small Foot Print Family)
Sugar and spice and everything nice — that's what eye shadow is made of. OK, so that's not exactly how the rhyme goes, but when you make your own eye shadow it kind of does.
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6. DIY lipstick (h/t Coupons)
Finally a use for all those broken crayons! Turn them into lipstick. All you need is the crayons and some coconut oil. It really is that simple.