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It’s 97 years after a nuclear war has destroyed civilization — and you’re one of 100 juvenile delinquents who’s been sent back to Earth to investigate the possibility of re-colonizing the planet. But how do you do it while looking great? Herewith, our Top Ten beauty tips — inspired by The CW’s new drama series The 100 — for staying gorgeous in a post-apocalyptic world.
1. Plump your lips.
Jellyfish venom is great for this, so jump in that murky water, asap!
2. Make your own soap.
Find an old fast-food restaurant for animal fat, grab ash from anywhere on the ground (hey, it’s everywhere!) and add some half-dead herbs — et voila!
3. Brush your teeth.
Charcoal (from any backyard grill) plus salt (see: abandoned kitchen) is better than nothing, right?
4. Forgo regular shampoo for dry shampoo.
Raid an old CVS for baby powder and dust it all over your hair, George Washington-style.
5. Feeling kissable? DIY some lipstick.
Find flowers. Crush. Rub on mouth.
6. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
Scrape as much lard as you can off the bones of any remaining dead bodies, and your skin will be silky smooth for days
7. Dirt is your best friend.
Rub it on your face to cover zits or as an earth-toned blush.
8. Eyeliner is everywhere…
Mix the ubiquitous ash formerly known as buildings with a bit of candle wax from the candle in your backpack.
9. Every few weeks, give your locks a deep conditioning treatment.
Our favorite hair mask is made of eggs (from that creepy old abandoned barn down the road) and oil (from that creepy old kitchen in the house by the barn down the road).
10. Polish, smolish.
Cut your fingernails short so you don’t have to worry about the latest in nail art (and really, who can keep up?)