15 DIY beauty hacks using household items you already have

Putting on makeup can get messy. You might drop something on your clothing and it could leave a stain. But if you put shaving cream on the problem spot, rub it out with a damp towel, then the stain will disappear almost instantly.

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Some of us still like to wear perfume even while isolating. To make the scent last longer, rub Vaseline on parts of your skin, like your wrists, and then spray your perfume directly on that spot. The Vaseline will hold the perfume and its scent for longer.

First, line a bowl with aluminum foil and then fill it with hot water. Next, drop in a scoop of dry detergent and let the jewelry soak in the solution for one minute. Alternatively, you can try puncturing a Tide pod and washing your jewelry with the soap inside each pod.

Many of us have bedhead these days since we are spending so much time at home. If you want to make sure your hair looks its best, rub a dryer sheet through your hair, and the static will get rid of flyaways. You could even poke the dryer sheet through the bristles of your brush and run it through your hair that way. If that doesn't work, brush down your hair with a toothbrush, and that will do the trick.

While your pot of coffee is brewing, jump in the shower and shampoo your hair normally. When the pot is done brewing, let the coffee cool down and then pour it into a bowl. Go back in the shower and pour the cold coffee over your hair slowly. It's recommended that you then put a shower cap on and let the treatment rest for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing it out.

The caffeine in the coffee can help restore hair growth and increase shine, according to Healthline. Just make sure it is completely cool before using it.

If you need to file your nails while isolating and can't find a nail file in your home, reach for the matchbox. The place where you usually strike the match works to file nails down and smooth out imperfections.

Since nail salons are closed, you'll have to give yourself a manicure at home instead. To ensure your work lasts as long as possible, you can spray some cooking spray on them, and it will help set your manicure.

Creating the perfect cat's eye with winged eyeliner can be difficult, but there are two items in your home that might help. First, coat the two ends of the bobby pin in eyeliner and then stamp it on the corner of your eye. You'll then have the perfect shape and all you have to do is fill it in. If that doesn't work, stick a piece of tape diagonally in the same place and run your eyeliner along the edge of the tape to create the perfect look.

When applying mascara, your lashes can clump together. To remedy that, run a safety pin through each eyelash by starting at the eyelid and pulling out. This will highlight each lash and better disperse the mascara. Just be careful when trying this one out!

If you place a spoon in the fridge or freezer for a few hours and then place it directly under your eye, it is believed to help reduce under-eye problems, such as swelling. But the benefits don't stop there. You can place the spoon over your entire eye and apply mascara (as seen above). This allows you to press more firmly and helps curl the lashes.

Women's Health recommends dipping a toothbrush into a half-teaspoon of salt and a half-teaspoon of baking soda. If you brush your teeth with this mixture regularly, it's supposed to get rid of stains.

First, make a cup of tea and let the tea bag steep for a few minutes. Next, ring it out and let the bag sit out for 15 minutes. After that, rub the bag over the razor burn. It is believed the tannins found in the tea can help reduce inflammation.

If you dab a clean coffee filter all over your face, you will rid your skin of excess oils. For people who are prone to oily skin, this is a great way to multipurpose an item in your kitchen.

Combine salt, olive oil, and coconut oil into a paste. If you rub the concoction on your skin in the shower, it will act as a body scrub and exfoliate your skin and get rid of dry, dead patches.

There are tons of recipes that will help you make an easy face mask. For instance, if you combine hot water, oatmeal, yogurt, honey, and an egg white, you get a face mask said to revitalize your skin. If you don't have oatmeal, you can try mixing apple cider vinegar with water to create a facial wash that cleanses and tightens your skin.