Quick Tip #2: Fixing Broken Makeup

Traveling has got to be the most worrisome thing when it comes to makeup (at least for me). I am always so worried that my favorite products will get destroyed in the process of packing and traveling. Luckily, powdered makeup products CAN be rescued (except for mineral ones, at least with this method). Follow the steps below, and your favorite eyeshadow/blush/bronzer can be fixed!

1. If your product is broken up into large pieces, get a sharp tipped object and crush the product until it is a fine powder. 
2. Grab some rubbing alcohol and VERY carefully, pour some in (I would recommend pouring some into the cap first or using a medicine dropper). 
3. Stir it gently while pouring. Stop when the product is a creamy paste. If you put too much in, don't worry! The alcohol will still evaporate out; it will just take longer. 
4. Try to flatten out the top as well as you can. 
5. Let it dry COMPLETELY. Check back in a few hours. 
6. Once it is dry, take a tissue and place it over the product, making sure it is completely covered. 
7. Press gently but FIRMLY until the product is pressed and packed as much as possible. If you would like, especially for eyeshadows, you can use a coin or the flat side of a bottle cap. If you do this, make sure the tissue is the only thing touching the product and place the object on TOP of the tissue. This limits the transfer of bacteria. 
8. Once you are done, let it sit for a few more hours (maybe do it overnight?). 

Once you complete these steps, your powdered product should be back to normal! I've tried it already, and it worked wonderfully! What a lifesaving trick!

If you've tried it out, let me know your results! :)