How to Rehydrate a Dried Eyeliner Pen

Introduction

How many times have you had to throw your eyeliner pen in the trash because it dried out? Well, here is a solution for you that will not only provide you with a new eyeliner pen but will also save you money. Here is a guide on How to Rehydrate a Dried Eyeliner Pen using items that you already have in your house.

Note that this fix can get messy, so if there is a concern about your skin being irritated I recommend using latex gloves.

What you need

Step 1 How to Rehydrate a Dried Eyeliner Pen

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Before you start, test out your dried eyeliner pen so you can compare the results at the end!

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Step 2

Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Remove the cap from your eyeliner pen.
Take a small pair of pliers and gently remove the felt rod from inside the liner.
Some liners may require you to unscrew the end of the liner to remove the felt rod.
If you do not have pliers, tweezers can also be used for this fix.

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Step 3

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Once the felt rod has been removed, gently place the rod in a bowl of warm water for no more than 30 seconds.
If you notice the colour of the water starts to change, immediately remove the felt rod from the water.

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