text: There may come a time when you're stuck without a drop of makeup and you desperately need some – for whatever reason. Now what? There are plenty of ordinary household products that actually double as various types of beauty products, from deodorant to nail files. No matter your dilemma, these do-it-yourself tips can help you repurpose items you find around you for beauty-related purposes. Use these tips to apply your beauty products in difficult situations.
  Kool-Aid as Lipstick
  Cherry Kool-Aid is not just for drinking anymore. Use this sweet beverage as a tint for your lips and cheeks. Simply add a dab of water to a pinch of the Kool-Aid powder and apply to the desired areas. This also works for other flavors, including blue, orange, or pink-tinted lips.
  After a long day of work, you may be ready to relax and sooth your rough skin with a hydrating face mask. If you don't have the real thing, Milk of Magnesia can give similar results. Dab a small amount onto a cotton ball and apply to the face. Allow the product to dry on your face and rinse with cool water.
  Book of Matches as a Nail File
  If you're on the go and happen to have a matchbox in your purse or pocket, you'll be all set if your nail chips or breaks. Use the sandpaper found at the base of the matchbook to quickly shape nails and smooth rough edges.
  Plenty of situations can lead to sweating and if you don't have a stick of deodorant available, you may have the next best thing. Baking soda acts as an effective odor eliminator. Simply pat a small amount of baking soda on your underarms to absorb odors and sweat.
  Pimples can appear out of nowhere, leaving your face appearing red and irritated. Zap away problem acne with an Advil Liqui-Gel. This pimple-fighting formula has been used by makeup artists backstage during fashion shows and on the set of photo-shoots. Simply open up an Advil gel cap and apply the liquid directly to the pimple to immediately decrease swelling.
  There may come a time when you're in a situation that calls for a beauty product that you simply don't have. If that time comes, you'll be prepared with these tips. There are plenty of household items that you can be repurposed to use as a beauty product.