One of the most vital pieces in any woman’s makeup bag is her mascara. We get it, lipstick enhances the lips and blush gives you some color, but there’s just something special about the stroke of the eyelash that adds a sparkle in the eye.

Needless to say, it’s tough throwing out old mascara, because any moment without it could be quite a drag.

Rather than throwing out your mascara every 3-6 months, we’ve found some awesome ways to upcycle the wand and repurpose your mascara in some very brilliant ways.

Groom Eyebrows

Although they were made for lashes, the bristles make for a great brush. After cleaning off the gooey stuff from the wand, use as a grooming brush for your eyebrows.

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Remove Lint from Blow Dryer

Clean your faithful hair dryer by getting into all of those hard to reach places. You will want to do this when your dryer not plugged in of course. These little magic items are perfect for cleaning the area around the faucet, jewelry as well as a de-clog device for drain holes.

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Tame Flyaways

If you are perfecting your updo, you can use the wands with the additive of hairspray to tame those hairs that always seem to get away whether it is in the back of your head or the hairline.

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De-Clump Lashes

If after applying that voluminous mascara the lashes decides to clump together, separate them with old wands.

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Exfoliate Lips

You probably never think to exfoliate your lips, but they need love too. By applying lip balm, you can enhance the softness of your lips by ridding yourself of any dead skin.

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Who knew these spoolies could be so useful? We love this upcycle don’t you?

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