How do you clump-proof your mascara?

Your mascara isn’t old, but when you apply it to your lashes it creates a gloppy mess. To the rescue: FIRST readers’ tips for warding off clumps

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Add 2 drops of baby oil to the tube and shake, says Bess Reynolds. The oil loosens clumps inside the tube.

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Soak the tube in a cup of hot water, says Ana Lawley. The heat thins out the mascara so it won’t clump.