How To: Fix Broken Makeup

We've all had it happen: by some horrific act, our favorite pressed eyeshadow or powder crumbles before our eyes. But have no fear, it can be salvaged! Only a few things are needed to make your powder as good as new. You'll need Isopropyl Alcohol (the higher the concentration, the better), your powder (I mixed a bunch of leftover bronzers that I had into one), and something to crush the pigment up with.

Start by crushing up the rest of the powder. Make sure all of the big pieces are broken, and that the powder has a pretty finely milled texture.

Next, add enough alcohol so that the powder absorbs it and it forms a paste. It shouldn't be too watery, but easily malleable, almost like clay. 

Once the mixture is evenly spread around, gently press a paper towel over the mixture to absorb excess alcohol. You can also use this time to press down on the mixture through the paper towel in order to give it a more uniform appearance.

Finally, let the powder sit. You can leave it overnight, or use a blow-dryer to expedite the drying process. 

Here is the finished product! All ready to use again. 

I hope this tutorial helped, and I look forward to doing more! Let me know in the comments below if there are any others you'd like to see.

xoxo,

Gabrielle