Sometimes money can be tight and makeup is not a top priority, or sometimes you might have a last minute event and realize you don't have a certain cosmetic product. Not to fret because you don't always need an extensive makeup kit to create a desired look — you can simply improvise.

The nice thing about makeup is you can experiment and be as creative as you want with it, whether you're mixing products together or using products on areas of the face that you would have never thought of.

If you ever run out of foundation and don't have time to replace it, there is a simple method of making your own! Take the concealer you normally use and begin to mix it with your moisturizer. The more you dilute your concealer with moisturizer, the less coverage you will get. However, if you have dry skin, it is recommended that you have prepped your skin really well and even use a primer as some concealers can be a bit drying. You can even create a very dewy foundation by using a drop of face oil mixed with concealer; you will be amazed at how far it goes.

If you have ever been curious as to how a cream eyeshadow will look and wear on you but don't want to buy one, you can just make one with the cosmetics you already own! Put a small amount of liquid or cream concealer on the back of your hand or a palette and load up an eyeshadow brush with a desired eyeshadow colour (it works best with an eyeshadow that can be used wet or dry). Then mix the two products together — now you have a custom-made cream shadow. If you want just a wash of colour, use less pigment; if you want a very vibrant colour, make sure you use a lot of pigment.

A very old fashioned method that isn't used very often anymore is using a lipstick for your cheeks. Apply a small amount of lipstick to your fingertips and tap the colour onto your cheeks and blend really well. It works a lot better to use your fingers because your body heat blends the lipstick a lot easier. To make the cheek colour last even longer and be even more vibrant, tap a small amount of powder blush on top.

Makeup is so malleable, you can even create your own cheek stain! This method is a little bit more brand-specific but the results are amazing. Apply a drop of Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Serum to the back of your hand and load up a blush brush with one of their powder blushes. Then begin to mix the powder blush with the serum and voilà! You have your very own cheek stain.

The options are endless when it comes to mixing and creating your own makeup products, and these are just a few of my top favourites! Be as creative as you want with your makeup because you never know, it may just end up saving you some money!