A beauty trick to save you from epic mascara slip-ups (VIDEO)

What’s more frustrating than getting mascara on your eyelid and having to start your eyeshadow all over? Nothing, that’s what.

Luckily, SheKnows Beauty Expert Allison Pynn shows us how easily this annoying makeup mistake can be avoided. All it takes is a quick trip to the kitchen, or even just your finger if you’re in a pinch, to save yourself from a botched mascara application.

It might just save you from having a meltdown next time you’re running late and can’t afford to spend time wiping mascara off of your face. Watch and learn.

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