03 Creative Ways to Upcycle Beauty Packaging

Keep your garbage in mind because those expired skincare bottles could soon become newfound gems if you’re currently doing a spring cleaning of your cosmetic collection and are tempted to discard them.

Repurpose your cosmetics and breathe new life into used jars, glass droppers, spray bottles, and other containers. Furthermore, this is your justification to hang onto that adorable packaging and do our earth a favor—I know you secretly detest throwing it away.

Continue reading for practical suggestions on how to repurpose skincare containers every day after Earth Month.

1.Glass Droppers

Not enough serum? Take advantage of this small difficulty by using the glass dropper in novel ways and refilling the old bottle.

1. To satisfy dehydrated skin and strands, use the dropper to apply hair-nourishing oils to your scalp and ends.

2. To successfully remove chipped polish from your nails, apply nail polish remover and acetone.

3. Give smaller houseplants more precise and controlled watering.

4. Fill as many glass droppers or bottles as you have with various essential oils for aromatherapy and body and facial massages. For added advantages, mix a few drops of your preferred oils into your body lotion.

5. Use as a pretty vase for a single rose or little flowers.

6. To liven up cocktails, fill them with booze or homemade bitters.

7. Use it as a dispenser for vinegar and oil.

2. Tubs and Jars

These cosmetic jars, which range in size from tiny eye cream jars to tubs that hold body butter, are simple to upcycle and frequently serve as décor.

1. Is it too lovely to part with the packaging? Use exquisitely crafted jars to hold necklaces, bracelets, and other items as jewelry boxes. Keep smaller items in lip balm pots or eye cream jars, such as rings and earrings.

2. To make it easy to access, place cotton balls or swabs inside and keep them on your vanity. Alternatively, seal the tub and carry it with you wherever you go.

3. If you are storing mints in several little jars, make sure they are spotless. Place the containers in every suitcase you own to ensure that you always feel rejuvenated.

4. Fill medium-sized jars with trail mix, candies, and other goodies for the ideal portioned snack.

5. For unusual holders, place tea light candles inside glass vessels.

6. Use as a container to store reusable artificial eyelashes.

7. Have a cracked blush, eyeshadow, or powder container? Add the leftover powder to a small saucepan or jar after crumbling it. Using your repurposed spray bottle, add a few spritzes of rubbing alcohol and gently wipe the makeup off. Continue adding rubbing alcohol while pushing the powder firmly into position. To salvage it, let it dry.

8. Bobby pins, scrunchies, and hair elastics can all be stored in medium-to-large tubs.

9. To reuse later, clean and store artificial nails in a jar.

10. Keep little things like paper clips, safety pins, push pins, and thumbtacks in containers.

11. Put your keys inside to ensure you never lose them.

12. Add seashells and sand to create a charming table centrepiece.

3. Pumps

Pump-style bottles are commonly used to house cleansers and moisturisers for the face, but these are deserving of greater recognition. Avoid the temptation to discard these useful bottles and make the following reuses instead:

1. Travel-sized versions of these bottles can be filled with shampoo, conditioner, and other hair care formulations for your post-COVID vacations.

2. Put the appropriate amount of liquid detergent in the dishwasher’s slot by pouring it in.

3. Purchase a sizable bottle of antibacterial hand soap, fill several, and set it by each washbasin in your area. Just top off when you’re ready!

4. To help preserve, fill up with body wash and better regulate the amount dispensed.

5. Add laundry detergent and just the right amount to washing machines by pouring it in.

6. Using your recycled dropper, combine moisturiser with a few drops of essential oil to create new and improved versions of your face and body creams. then top off the bottle.

7. Fill your bag with hand sanitizer (or make your own) or pour it in.