Apply and fix makeup
Because they can bend into whatever shape you need, cotton balls make a handy applicator when you want to sweep highlighter on a specific area along your cheekbones. You can also use a clean one to blend in any harsh lines while contouring or buff away blush when you accidentally add too much pigment.
Now discover these 13 tricks to keep your makeup looking fresh all day, according to the pros.
Craft time
Cotton balls make the perfect animal fur, snow or hair on people during craft time. They’re pretty cheap too, so you won’t feel bad letting your kids use them all.
Freshen up your drawers
Spray your favourite perfume or put a few drops of essential oils on a few cotton balls and place them in your sock drawer (or any drawer that needs a scent boost). The cotton balls will retain and dispense the scent making your clothes smells great.
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Source: RD.com
