We’ve all been there—the heartbreak of dropping your favorite compact or accidentally shattering a beloved lipstick. But broken makeup doesn’t have to be the end of the world. It can be an opportunity for some fun and creativity. Here are some simple and innovative ways to fix your broken makeup and give it a new lease on life.
Cracked Powders, Eyeshadows, or Blushes? Press Them Back Together
Gather up the broken pieces and place them back into the compact. Then, using a small dropper or a spray bottle, add a few drops of rubbing alcohol to the powder until it becomes a paste-like consistency. Smooth out the surface with the back of a spoon or your fingers, and leave it to dry overnight. Voila! Your powder is back to its compact form and ready to be used again.
Salvage Shattered Lipsticks
Carefully remove the broken portion from the tube using a clean knife or spatula. Then, take a lighter and gently heat the base of the lipstick and the broken piece. Once they are slightly melted, press the broken piece back onto the base, making sure to align them properly. Pop the lipstick back into the fridge for a few hours to set, and you’ll have a revived lipstick ready to adorn your lips.
Broken Eyeliner Pencil? Melt and Mold
You can easily fix it by melting the broken ends and molding them back together. Hold the broken ends over a flame for a few seconds, being careful not to burn yourself or melt the entire pencil. Once the ends are softened, press them together firmly and hold for a few seconds until they stick. Let it cool down, and you’ll have a functional eyeliner pencil once again.
Give New Life to Dried-Out Mascara
Remove the wand from the mascara tube, and add a few drops of saline solution or eye drops to the tube. Give it a good shake to mix the solution with the dried mascara, and you’ll have a revived mascara that glides on smoothly and coats your lashes beautifully.
