How to Fix Broken Makeup
Frustrated that your new eye shadow is in pieces? These simple steps will mend your broken-down makeup.
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You Will Need
- A plastic baggie
- A butter knife
- An eyedropper
- Rubbing alcohol
- A toothpick
- Petroleum jelly
Steps
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Step 1
Scoop it up
Scoop the broken pieces of your shattered eye shadow, powder blush, or pressed powder into a plastic baggie.
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Step 2
Crush to a fine powder
Use a butter knife to crush the pieces into a fine powder. Cut off a corner of the baggie to pour it back into the container.
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Step 3
Add rubbing alcohol
Using an eyedropper, add rubbing alcohol a drop at a time until moist.
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Step 4
Stir
Stir with a toothpick until the powder becomes a paste.
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Step 5
Smooth and set
Shape with the butter knife and let dry for a few hours. The alcohol will evaporate, leaving you with makeup that looks like new.
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