Comments on: Reader mail: lumpy mascara

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:51:58 +0000

My partner’s mum does that fridge thing with nail polish and she’s a pro. I’ll ask her about drying time and get back to you.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:57:16 +0000

Does anyone here put their nailpolish in the fridge? My nana used to do that. I’ve tried it but it tends to take longer for the polish to dry – even the superfast drying ones. Any thoughts?

By: johubris

johubris — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:55:58 +0000

I know that if your nail polish gets too thick and clumpy, you can add a drop of remover to it – perhaps the same is true with mascara? Also I’d give your wand a good clean and see if that helps.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:17:00 +0000

You’re so right Fran. There’s other make-ups that harden up in the cold – like lip glosses & cream eyeshadows. you can run the container under hot water for a bit to soften them too.

By: Fran

Fran — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:58:23 +0000

Cold weather, and early mornings, can make your mascara thicker and clumpy too so sometimes I will stick the mascara under my arm or something to warm it up whilst i finish the rest of my make up. This helps it soften and go on smoothly.