16 Brilliant Hair and Makeup Hacks You Haven't Heard of Before

Typically, we all rely on our gorgeous metallic cream liners for just one thing — a graphic cat eye. Well, makeup artist Val Garland (for Jay Manuel Beauty) used them at BCBG as eye shadows. She "softened" (or blended) them out until they became more like a light, shimmery eye shadow. Garland suggests using a large, fluffy brush to sheer out the color (applying it right onto your lids as you do so) and simply continue to blend until it's the texture you want. Another tip is to add a clear gloss on top to help the product really "melt."