How to Darken Any Lip Color You Already Own — No New Purchases Required

Eye shadow is one of the most underrated multitasking beauty products in the book. You can use it to enhance just about every other makeup application, from bronzer to under-eye concealer. Guess what: you can also use shadow to darken a lip shade. Makeup artist Jenessa Michele recommends trying a black or gray eye shadow shade to deepen reds and purples.

Using the back of your palm as a palette, blend in one or a few shadow colors. Next, in a separate part of your palm, blend in some of your chosen lip shade. Finally, use a brush to combine the two as if you were mixing two colors of paint. After that, you're ready to apply it to your lips.