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17 Genius Uses for Q-Tips You’ll Want to Use All the Time ( courtecy;- reader's digest)



  

17 Genius Uses for Q-Tips You’ll Want to Use All the Time

You know you’re not supposed to use cotton swabs to clean inside your ears (right?), so here are more uses for that bathroom staple.

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To keep the color from smearing out beyond your lips, dip a cotton swab in translucent powder. Outline your mouth with the Q-Tip to create a barrier that will seal in your color. Here are makeup artists' tips for your beauty routine.

Light a candle

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When the wick is getting short, use a cotton swab to reach down to your candle safely. Dip the tip in alcohol to light it on fire, then hold it over the wick to get it to glow. Drop the used swab into a glass of water to extinguish it.

Easier cleaning

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Built-up lint in the back of your hair dryer could be blocking the airflow, making your hair tool less effective and even become a fire hazard. Bring it back to its original condition by cleaning out the filter. Use a cotton swab to dig out all the lint that’s stuck inside. (Related: Don't miss these clever uses for your hair dryer.)

Prettier skin

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Face makeup has a tendency to dig in to fine lines, making them even more prominent. Get rid of any cakeiness by applying a bit of moisturizer to the end of a cotton swab, then rubbing it over your foundation to blend. Don't miss these other makeup mistakes that age your face.

Thwart a wardrobe malfunction

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If you’re tugging at a stubborn zipper with no progress, a bit of lubrication could help it pull through. Dip a cotton swab in shampoo, oil, or lip balm and smooth it over the zipper to unstick the jam. Check out these other brilliant tricks for fixing wardrobe malfunctions.

Do art projects

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Polka dots seem simple, but that nice round shape is deceptively hard to make with your typical paintbrush. Dip a Q-Tip into the paint of your choice, then poke it against the surface you’re painting for a simple way to create a dotted pattern. (Related: Here's what your polka dot obsession and more things about your house say about you.)

Apply eye makeup like a pro

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Create a bold, sultry eye look with the help of a Q-Tip. Line your whole eye with kohl eyeliner, then use a cotton swab to smudge the color, creating an effortless smoky eye.

Perfect your eyebrows

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In place of eyebrow gel, glide petroleum jelly over your brows toward your ears using a Q-Tip. The product will keep unruly hairs in place.

Smell better

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You probably don’t want to lug around a bulky bottle of perfume in your bag, but you can still freshen up your scent when it starts to fade. Soak the ends of cotton swabs with your fragrance, then stash them in a zip-top bag to lock in the scent. Pull out a cotton swab and run it over your wrists, neck, or behind your ears to reapply your perfume as needed. Here are other tricks to make your perfume last longer.

Avoid the hair salon

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Cover up grown-out roots when you don’t have time to get to the salon. Dip a Q-Tip in an eye shadow that matches your hair color, then dab it over the spots where your natural color is peeking through.

Teach painting

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A toddler might be too small for a full-sized paintbrush, but your kid can use a cotton swab instead. The Q-Tip is a good size for small hands during arts and crafts.

Relax anywhere

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