No, I wasn’t trying to suggest you use your 10 month old mascara because old makeup is the perfect breeding ground for germs and bacteria (yum!).

My old brow comb fell apart on me one day and, naturally, I went to the local drugstore to replace said comb when it hit me: Why spend $5.00 + (yes, I am quite the cheap-y ) when I can just re-use the brush applicators of old mascara that have reached their demise?

When your mascara is no longer good to use, you can just chuck the tube out and hold on to the brush applicator. Run it under hot water and wash off any remaining product using a gentle dishwashing detergent.

I love the eco-friend spin to this trick because why would I need to waste more products and packaging, right?

Loves it!

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