Rescue a Dry Mascara Wand

When the mascara wand starts to dry out a little, there is a small rescue you can do to make it go a little longer.

Steps

  1. Remove the wand from the mascara bottle.
  2. Place the wand into a cup of hot water for a few minutes.
  3. Replace the wand into the bottle.
  4. Avoid pumping the mascara wand in the bottle; this is what causes air to go into the bottle and dries out the mascara.[1]

Tips

  • An alternative method is to immerse the entire bottle (lid screwed on tightly) in a basin of hot water for 2 minutes. This will allow for at least one more application.

Things You'll Need

  • Mascara wand
  • Hot water in cup/basin

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