Home / Life / Beauty & Style / Beauty You’re not using clear mascara correctly if you’re not doing this Guille Faingold/Stocksy This is one beauty hack you'll want to know about! By Diva Anwari October 9, 2023 Guille Faingold/Stocksy Rectangle Beauty hacks are a dime a dozen these days. But with the holidays around the corner and family and friends get-togethers to prep for, maximizing your time with beauty hacks has never been more important. We know you’re busy hunting for the best holiday deals but if there’s one life hack you should know about before leaving the house to go to your next holiday bash, it’s this one. Related: Beauty TikToker shares ‘amazing’ hack to fix broken tube lipstick Clear mascara has been around for a long time. It’s not one of those beauty trends that comes and goes out of style. It’s more like the staple you keep in your bathroom cabinet because my, oh my, does it have A LOT of uses. Check out all of the neat things you can do with clear mascara. PS: mini mascara makes a great stocking stuffer! Clear mascara hacks 1. Hair gel Who would have thought that clear mascara would be the secret to taming flyaways? Use the brush to gently smooth back flyaways. You’ll have a flawless look all night long. 2. Brow gel Whether you’re looking to try a new brow trend or you just want your brows to stay in shape, clear mascara can help with that. This mascara hack uses clear mascara as a brow gel to hold everything in place. 3. Lash definer If you’re not looking for mascara to darken your lashes then a clear mascara is the way to go. Use it to define your lashes for a natural look. 4. Lash primer One of the best beauty hacks is knowing that you can prime your lashes before using your actual mascara. Clear mascara can give volume and length, use it to bulk up your lashes under your mascara. 5. DIY color mascara Mix loose eyeshadow powder with your clear mascara. You can either dump the loose pigment inside the bottle or you can use a clean brush to combine both products on a clean surface. Related: This 3-in-1 “facial in a bottle” will simplify your skincare routine and turn it into a mini-ritual Clear mascaras to add to your cart Petite n Pretty Featherlight Clear Mascara + Brow Gel • $18 Talk about a great stocking-stuffer. This clear mascara is made with tween/teens in mind with a custom brush size that makes application easy for beginners. SHOP ULTA Beauty Polite Society Greatest Lashes of All Time Volumizing, Lengthening, Lifting & Curling Mascara • $27 It’s volumizing, lengthening, lifting and curling without clumping or feeling too heavy on your lashes. SHOP ULTA Beauty ULTA Beauty Collection Nourishing Mascara Primer • $11 This lightweight clear mascara contains sunflower oil to nourish and condition lashes. SHOP ULTA Beauty The latest Beauty & Style Shopping Guides Hanna Andersson’s new colorable pajamas let kids wear their art to bed Beauty & Style Shopping Guides Bye-bye diaper bag: Stylish totes for your next mom era Beauty & Style Shopping Guides These colorful sneakers are the easiest way to add some freshness to your fall wardrobe Child Shopping Guide 10 best places to buy school uniforms this year