Unexpected beauty uses of cotton swabs
Cotton swabs not only help clean small parts of the body but also help "magically" beautify.
Eye makeup remover
If you don't have cotton pads, you can use a cotton swab to remove your eye makeup. By dipping the cotton swab into makeup remover and then gently wiping it over your eye makeup, using a cotton swab will help you remove eye makeup more thoroughly and effectively.
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You can use a cotton swab to remove your eye makeup. |
Eliminate eye bags
Eliminate eye bags by freezing two cotton swabs in the freezer and massaging them evenly over the eye area.
Tools to help thicken and lengthen eyelashes
Increase the thickening and lengthening effect of mascara by using a cotton swab and baby powder. After applying the first coat of mascara to your eyelashes, use a cotton swab with baby powder to apply it evenly to your eyelashes. The baby powder particles will stick to your eyelashes, creating an extra layer of cushion for your eyelashes. The final step is to apply mascara one last time to get long, black, attractive eyelashes.
Helps to have a perfect eyeliner
If you want to fix smudged eyeliner, use a cotton swab with a slightly pointed tip. Just dip the cotton swab in makeup remover and wipe off the smudged eyeliner for a perfect eyeliner line.
Dip your toes when dyeing your hair yourself
Cotton swabs are also extremely useful for dotting when dyeing hair, dip one end of the cotton swab into the hair dye mixture then lift each layer of hair and dot it on the roots, using cotton swabs will help you dot the roots easily and also help avoid uneven hair dyeing.
Use cotton swabs to squeeze pimples
Before squeezing pimples, steam your face to soften the pores and then use 2 cotton swabs to squeeze the pimples. This method makes squeezing pimples easier, less painful and also helps keep your face clean.
Conceal blemishes easily
There will be times when you have trouble with smudged eyeliner. In case you don't have makeup remover, you can use a cotton swab to lightly dab concealer on the smudged eyeliner on your eyes to easily cover the blemishes.
Store perfume instead of carrying the whole bottle
Spray your favorite perfume on 2 cotton swabs and put them in a zip bag. This way, you can always carry your favorite perfume scent with you and this method is also very convenient when you go on a business trip or short trip.
Create the perfect lip contour
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Cotton swabs help contour the lips perfectly |
In makeup, instead of using a lip liner brush, you can use cotton swabs. Cotton swabs not only help you outline your lips, but are also very useful in removing lipstick smudges around your lips to give you the most perfect makeup.
Apply eye cream
To avoid rubbing your eye cream too hard, which can cause damage and wrinkles, use a cotton swab to apply the cream gently. Simply dip the tip of the cotton swab into the eye cream and dab it evenly and lightly onto the area that needs care.
Conceal traces of makeup
When your skin is dehydrated, concealer can crease and cause an adverse reaction. For a quick fix, dip a cotton swab in eye cream and apply it gently, for a great instant effect.
Notes when choosing cotton swabs
According to medical experts, to choose a quality cotton swab package or box, consumers should first pay attention to the product packaging. The packaging must be tightly sealed with nylon, thick plastic box, with clear origin, source and address of the manufacturer and the raw materials used. At the same time, the packaging must also clearly state the product quality standards.
Next, pay attention to the quality of the toothpicks. The sticks must be even. The two ends of the cotton swabs must have a sufficient amount of cotton, smooth, white and firmly attached to the tip of the stick. At the same time, the toothpicks must have good elasticity, not too hard. To be more careful, consumers can also pull out the cotton tip to check the quality of the tip to see if it is sharp or not.
According to Alobacsi.vn