Scratch that, think of all the smudges.

Except… we noticed a video onTikTokthat’s made us rethink everything we thought we knew.

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Young Woman Applying Mascara to Her Eyelashes Using TikTok’s Mascara Trick

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Other users have been quick to put the hack to the test.

We’ve even seen creators customize the technique.

The best part is you don’t need any extra products.

You don’t even have to add much more time with the step.

It’s such an easy switch to incorporate into your routine, and it makes a whopper difference.

This story originally appeared inGlamour UK.

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