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Max Factor Lipfinity extraction

I know I am clutching at straws slightly but thought I would ask. I own some Max Factor Lipfinity's. http://www.boots.com/en/Max-Factor-Lipfinity_5807/
There seems to be loads left in the tube but the applicator can't reach the very top or bottom. How can I get to these bits without sawing it open. I didn't know if putting it in hot warm would make it melt to the bottom. I just don't like waste, esp with how much it costs.

Thanks for any ideas.
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  • Seakay
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    would a cotton bud reach?
  • Seakay wrote: »
    would a cotton bud reach?

    It would reach the bottom, but the bud would absorb lots I think. It would be better than nothing but would be better chopping the bottom off, if I can. There is more collected at the top but the tube has a shoulder. So cotton bud wouldn't work.

    Thanks for taking the time to reply.
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  • i use a cotton bud on mine, but it is so infuriating that the damn wand doesn;t reach the bottom xx
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  • tina_malteser
    tina_malteser Posts: 347 Forumite
    edited 1 December 2012 at 12:08AM
    It would reach the bottom, but the bud would absorb lots I think. It would be better than nothing but would be better chopping the bottom off, if I can. There is more collected at the top but the tube has a shoulder. So cotton bud wouldn't work.

    Thanks for taking the time to reply.

    wet the bud in your mouth first x
    :T cotton buds are quite bendy
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  • nickyhutch
    nickyhutch Posts: 7,596 Forumite
    A cotton bud wont absorb it as it's sticky rather than wet. Give it a go.
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  • kittycat204
    kittycat204 Posts: 1,824 Forumite
    i use a cotton bud on mine, but it is so infuriating that the damn wand doesn;t reach the bottom xx
    :beer:

    I find there is more at the top.
    wet the bud in your mouth first x
    :T

    Oh, that's a good tip, thanks.
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