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Don't toss your dried out mascara. Fix it with these 5+ easy solutions

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3. Hot water moisture loss
Sometimes all you need is a little heat to free up what seems like a dried-out tube of mascara. Don't put it in the microwave. (You'll melt the tube and ruin the product inside.) It will show you how a little warming soak can restore lost moisture to mascara and get you out the door in no time.
 

4. Olive oil
This hack sounds a little silly but it works, and if you're in a jam, it's a good quick fix. The key is to remove the oil from the bottle without touching the inner spout.  Once you've added the oil, you'll need to use the wand to stir it in. The mascara will apply better but it may not be entirely smudge-proof because of the added oil.
 

5. Aloe vera
Among its many uses, aloe vera can revive dried mascara like magic. It's important to use a hygienic product, so don't squeeze gel into your makeup if you regularly put your fingers in that same jar.  the gel restores the creamy texture easily, but you should double-check the aloe vera product before using it because it may contain preservatives that aren't regularly found in mascara. You may also find that the rejuvenated mascara doesn't dry as fast.
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