Do Not Discard Empty Cosmetic Containers, Repurpose Them: Five Sustainable Ways To Do It

Putting old containers to new uses can save the planet and your money too.

It is no secret that we all love makeup—organic, cruelty-free, and natural! While we are trying to minimize our carbon footprint, we often overlook the fancy containers in which our stash comes. Makeup junkies easily accumulate a heap of makeup bric-a-brac and bottles. But instead of tossing empty containers in the dustbin, finding new ways to repurpose them can save the environment and your money too! Check out some sustainable ways to repurpose empty makeup containers.

Transform empty perfume bottles into fancy vases.

We often hesitate to throw away empty perfume bottles just because they look too pretty (or expensive) to part with. If you are guilty of the same crime, do not discard them; instead, repurpose these empty glass containers into vases to create an elegant home décor item.

Use mascara wands as brow spoolies

We often use spoolies to brush our brows, and mascara wands do the same job on our lashes. So refrain from discarding your old mascara wand—thoroughly wash and sanitize them to eliminate grice and bacteria, and use it to groom your eyebrows.

Compact with mirrors can store small knick-knacks

If your powder compact’s container has a mirror, you can keep it in your handbag and use it as a touch-up mirror. Apart from that—you can use them for storing pins, hair elastics, tiny earrings or studs, and mints. These are ideal for organizing small knick-knacks that might get lost in your bag. You can store everything in one place.

Store bobby pins in an old lip balm case.

Isn't it frustrating that bobby pins always seem to disappear when you need them the most? They always find their place at the bottom of the purse. To never lose them again, repurpose your old lip balm’s casing. Remove any remnants, and thoroughly wash them because you would not want gunk in your shiny tresses. Then slip your bobby pins in for later!

Use an old liquid eyeliner’s brush to do nail art.

If you owned a pot eyeliner, but it is empty now—you can reuse the brush. Do not discard it too soon. The narrow and thin brush is ideal for creating intricate nail art. All you have to do is—thoroughly wash the brush to get rid of the black remnants of the liquid eyeliner before using.

If you cannot repurpose the containers, consider recycling them to help save the planet!