If you’re a makeup lover, you probably have a few old mascara tubes lying around. Instead of throwing them away, consider upcycling them in a variety of creative ways. Here are 10 ideas to get you started:.
1. Use as a Disinfectant Wand
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to keep things clean and disinfected. One way to repurpose your old mascara wand is to use it as a disinfectant wand.
Thoroughly clean the wand and use it to apply disinfectant to small spaces and surfaces.
2. Paint Applicator
The thin and precise bristles of a mascara wand make it the perfect tool for applying paint to small areas. Simply wash the wand and dip it into the paint, then use it to apply the paint to your project.
3. Brow Brush
Once your mascara has dried out, the wand can be repurposed as a brow brush. Use it to comb your eyebrows into place and distribute eyebrow gel evenly.
4. Cuticle Oil Applicator
The bristles of a mascara wand can also be repurposed as an applicator for cuticle oil. Simply dip the cleaned wand into your preferred cuticle oil, and apply it to your cuticles.
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5. Flyaway Hair Tamer
Frizzy hair can be tamed with the help of mascara wands. Simply spritz some hair spray on the wand and carefully brush it over flyaway hairs to keep them in place.
6. Lash Growth Serum Applicator
Don’t let your old mascara go to waste when you can repurpose it as a lash growth serum applicator. Clean the wand and fill the tube with your choice of lash growth serum, then apply as you would with mascara.
7. Eyeliner Brush
The slim and precise bristles of a mascara wand make it a great tool for applying eyeliner. Dip the wand in your preferred eyeliner formula and apply as normal.
8. Threader for Jewelry
Do you have a necklace or bracelet with a small clasp that’s difficult to fasten? Use a cleaned mascara wand to thread the clasp through the loop.
9. Mascara Tube Planters
If you have a few empty mascara tubes lying around, don’t throw them away just yet! Fill the clean tubes with soil and plant small succulents or herbs. They make for cute and unique planters for your windowsill or desk.
10. Travel-Size Bottle
Filling old and cleaned mascara tubes with your favorite shampoo, conditioner, or lotion can make for a convenient travel-size bottle. Simply twist off the wand and pour in your desired product.
