Super Easy Hack: How to Fix Broken Powder Makeup

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by TiTi's Corner
5 Materials
$5
10 Minutes
Easy

Are you clumsy like me, and always drop your makeup, causing the product to crack?


In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how to fix broken powder makeup, which can be blush, bronzer, eyeshadows, highlighters etc.


This method uses rubbing alcohol which not only evaporates and does not affect the quality, but it also sanitizes your makeup! Follow along to learn this makeup repair.

Tools and materials:

  • Small plate
  • Spoon
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Tissues
  • Glass cup
Broken powder compact

1. Empty your powdered makeup

First, empty the entire contents of the compact with a spoon into a small dish.

Emptying powered makeup into dish

Then, with the help of the spoon, break up the product into an even consistency.

Breaking powder into even consistency

2. Add rubbing alcohol

Add a small amount of rubbing alcohol to the powder. You can add more gradually if needed.


I used 2 teaspoons of rubbing alcohol for this amount of powder. If you’re fixing eyeshadow or less product, you will need less.

Mixing powder with rubbing alcohol

Mix the powder and rubbing alcohol until it turns into an even paste.

Mixing powder with rubbing alcohol

3. Return to the container

Return the product into its container, pressing it down with the spoon. Make sure to press the product into the edges of the compact.


Avoid leaving any holes because that will make your powder vulnerable to breaking again.

Returning mixture to container

Once the makeup seems even, sweep the spoon over to smooth it out.

Smoothing mixture

4. Flatten

Place a tissue over the makeup like this:

Flattening

Then, take any heavy object that’s roughly the same shape and size as the compact. I’m using a glass.


Place that object over the tissue and let it sit for a while to firm up the makeup. The tissue paper will soak up the excess rubbing alcohol.

Flattening

5. Clean up

Now, take a wet tissue and clean up the edges of the compact as needed to give it that new look.

Cleaning up compact

6. Let it dry

Leave the compact open overnight to allow it to completely dry out. When it’s dry, you shouldn’t be able to feel or smell the alcohol anymore. 

Fixed makeup compact

How to fix broken powder makeup

Now that you’ve learned how to fix your broken powder makeup, you can share this makeup repair hack with your friends. Leave a comment down below if you found this useful!


You may also want to check out my tutorial on How to Wash and Dry Wet Makeup Brushes Fast.

Suggested materials:
  • Small plate
  • Spoon
  • Rubbing alcohol
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