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
- Remove the wand from the mascara bottle.
- Place the wand into a cup of hot water for a few minutes.
- Replace the wand into the bottle.
- Avoid pumping the mascara wand in the bottle; this is what causes air to go into the bottle and dries out the mascara.
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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Sources and Citations
- About.com, 15 Mascara Tips and Tricks