Few drops of saline, contact solution or eye drops will make the formula smooth, plus it is safe for your eyes. Start by adding 2 drops of contact solution directly into the tube. Next, warm up the mascara by rolling the tube between the palms for a minute. This will de-clump the thick formula.
What can I add to my mascara to thin it out?
How do you melt thick mascara?
The hot water helps to melt the thick formula of your mascara and restores it to its previous composition. All you need to do is fill up a glass with hot water and keep your mascara tube in it for a few minutes. Remove it after some time and tadaa, your mascara is back to normal!
What happens if you add water to mascara?
No, you can't add water to the mascara this will mess up the formula. However, you can pour hot water in a cup and place your mascara in the cup. After a few minutes the heat will soften up your mascara. This should help a few times.
Can I put olive oil in my mascara?
Resnick and Shamban agree you should avoid adding ingredients like aloe vera and olive oil to your mascara. "It is inadvisable to add anything into your mascara as it may contaminate the product leading to eye infections or inflammation," Resnick warns.
What can I add to my mascara?
Here is an easy way to make your favorite mascara last longer! There is an easy solution for thick clumpy mascaras: all you need to do is add a few drops of eye drops into the tube! That's it! What I use is a physiological saline solution from Physiodose, but Visine would also do the trick.