Forty beauty hacks, grouped by category. Picked for effectiveness — not novelty.

Makeup (10)

1. Set eyeliner with matching eyeshadow for lasting wear
2. Use lip balm as eyeshadow primer
3. Scotch tape for a clean cat-eye line
4. Spoon under the eye while applying mascara — no smudges
5. White eyeliner on the waterline opens up tired eyes
6. Tinted lip balm = cheek tint too
7. Blot foundation with a damp sponge for dewy finish
8. Set foundation with translucent powder at the T-zone only
9. Warm eyelash curler with a hair dryer for 5 seconds
10. Mix two lipstick shades for a custom colour

Hair (10)

11. Dry shampoo on roots at night, not morning — brush through overnight
12. Silk pillowcase reduces breakage
13. Apple cider vinegar rinse monthly for shine
14. Coconut oil 30-min mask pre-wash for damaged ends
15. Rice water rinse for growth and shine
16. Cool final rinse to seal the cuticle
17. Elastic-free overnight braids for waves
18. Baking soda removes product buildup once a month
19. Micro-fibre towel (not terry) prevents frizz
20. Argan or jojoba oil on ends mid-day

Skin (10)

21. Moisturiser on damp skin — absorbs better
22. Sunscreen every day, even indoors near windows
23. Cold spoons reduce puffy eyes in 60 seconds
24. Honey as a spot treatment overnight
25. Green tea bags (cooled) reduce dark circles
26. Exfoliate 2x/week max — more damages skin barrier
27. Double-cleanse at night if wearing makeup
28. Petroleum jelly on eyelids locks in mascara remover
29. Oat flour + honey = gentle DIY mask
30. Facial massage upward strokes for 2 minutes in morning

Body (10)

31. Sugar + olive oil body scrub
32. Coffee grounds + coconut oil for cellulite-reduction massage
33. Milk-and-honey bath for soft skin
34. Cuticle oil at night
35. Coconut oil as body moisturiser
36. Deodorant on inner thighs prevents chafing
37. Baking soda foot soak weekly
38. Cold shower finish for circulation
39. Vaseline on dry heels overnight, socks on top
40. Dry brushing before shower for body exfoliation

Forty hacks. Pick five that match your daily routine; the rest are there when a specific problem pops up.