5 Ways To Simplify Your Beauty Routine With Cotton Balls

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Your trusted beauty partner-in-crime has just received a facelift courtesy of Q-tips ! In case you’ve been MIA, the Q-tips Super Jumbo Cotton Balls are the newest edition to the beauty block. A far cry from its compact-sized competitors, this essential has redefined the belief that size does matter. And, of course, this means that your beauty routine will reap the benefits.

“When we asked people about how they felt about their cotton ball options, we learned that many wanted their cotton balls to be extra-large and absorbent. We wanted to make sure these cotton balls were extra-large based on these findings to make daily tasks easier to achieve while being super soft and made with 100% cotton,” said Olga Alpeter, Marketing Director at Elida Beauty, tells HelloBeautiful.

From applying skincare products to catering to your nail needs, there are multiple ways to add the Jumbo Cotton Balls to your beauty routine. Keep reading to get the 4-1-1 on old and new practices to help you put this new essential to good use.

1. Applying toner

Toners are a must for removing excess oil and impurities from the skin post-cleansing. However, since toners are typically water-based, applying the product to your skin with your hands can get messy. This is where a cotton ball, particularly the Q-Tips Super Jumbo Cotton Balls, comes in clutch. The tool allows you to spread the product evenly over your skin and remove dirt, oil, and debris without the fear of transferring bacteria.

2. Cream or liquid blush application

Now, hear me out. Like the next beauty girl, I swear by using a soft, angled brush when applying blush. However, a cotton ball can save the day if you don’t have the right brush handy. After applying blush on your cheekbones or apples of the cheeks, use a cotton ball in a dabbing motion to diffuse the product.

3. Remove nail polish

Cotton balls remain the go-to choice for removing nail polish. While the process can get tedious with stubborn polish formulas that call for multiple cotton balls, the Jumbo Cotton Balls simplify things. Thanks to the new offerings’ large size and absorbency level, the cotton balls easily remove nail polish without depleting your supply and help eliminate dripping.

4. Keeping nail design brushes and products clean.

Instead of worrying about cross-contamination when using nail products, a well-soaked cotton ball can help you maintain a mess-free space. Place a cotton ball in your dappen dish and pour in your nail monomer. Dip your nail brush in the dish before and after using different formulas to avoid mixing your products.

5. Removing eye makeup.

Last but certainly not least, cotton balls are great for removing stubborn eye makeup. From glittery eyeshadows to eyeliner, these products don’t stand a chance with the right products. Apply a cotton ball saturated with micellar water or your go-to liquid makeup remover to your eyes to gently remove all signs of makeup.

The Q-tips Super Jumbo Cotton Balls are now available at Target and Walmart.

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