7. Longer lasting lipstick

Hate it when your favourite lipstick starts running out and you go to the store to replace it but its discontinued? Now you can make it last for a few extra days by getting the last bits of lipstick out of the tube with your trusty ear bud.

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Surprising uses for your ear buds

Ear buds have lived a controversial life with many suggesting never to use them in your ears, so here are some other useful ways to put those little Q-tips to use.

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