How To Fix Broken Compact Makeup

We've all been crushed as we witness (in what cruelly feels similar slow motion) our brand-new pressed powder crash onto the floor and explode into smithereens. Or perchance you opened your makeup pocketbook to a colorful, chalky mess. Surprise!

Your heart sinks because how much y'all paid for a compact that is now rendered useless. Forget trying to salvage it by lightly dusting the top; a few flecks of loose, errant blush or bronzer is poised to brand a beauty disaster turn into a fashion ane when it lands on your wearing apparel.

Fret not, there is a way to salvage broken powders, blushes, bronzers, highlighters and center shadows with a "solution" you already have at dwelling house: rubbing alcohol. The reason it works? The liquid evaporates relatively quickly and has other skin-friendly perks.

"The alcohol will not introduce any bacteria contaminants," explains cosmetic pharmacist James Hammer. "It will even have a sterilizing effect on a product that yous may have using for awhile."

Go along in mind, this only works with powders — not creams, jellies or the many varieties of textures trending at your local dazzler stores. And while this set up keeps you from tossing that pricey palette, remember that the powder won't ever be as solid and daze-proof as when you showtime purchased it, and then treat information technology with intendance when toting it around.

"It may experience a scrap softer in use and y'all may option upwardly a bit more than usual on your makeup castor," Hammer adds.

What y'all'll need:

Rubbing booze
Saran wrap
A butter knife
A spoon or dropper
A small dish (optional)

What yous'll do:

1. In a move that makes the situation appear worse before it gets better, cover the compact with plastic wrap and crush the powder until it looks finely milled. The smaller the particles, the easier it comes back together in the end.

You'll need to crush it even more before it can get reconstructed back together. — You'll need to crush it fifty-fifty more before it can go reconstructed back together. Anna De Souza

2. Pour rubbing booze in a small dish for easier access (optional).

iii. With a spoon or dropper, begin saturating the powder with the rubbing alcohol. If you overdo it, it'll just accept a bit longer to dry.

4. Smooth what's now get a paste with the back of the spoon. Make sure there aren't whatsoever air bubbles in the paste as it'll weaken the integrity of the compact one time it dries and may go far more susceptible to crumbling again.