Cotton swabs have been a staple in our makeup bags since we were old enough to have a makeup bag. They've been responsible for many of our best beauty looks for years. From cleaning up our many cat-eye mistakes to buffing out a beautiful smoky eye, they've proven themselves useful time and time again. But they can do so much more than perfect eye makeup! The humble Q-tip ($5) can create a chiseled nose, hide a pimple, and even make mastering DIY nail art simple. Keep reading to learn just how many ways you can use this drugstore staple.