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    How to fix broken makeup

    2 May 2019 9:00 AM | Posted by
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    There’s nothing worse than dropping and smashing your favourite powder makeup. But before you shed a tear and bid farewell to your powder makeup forever, there is a solution that can restore your broken makeup back to its original state in minutes! No lie.

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    Check out the video above to watch our quick and easy tutorial on how to fix broken makeup in minutes.

    What you’ll need:

    • Your broken makeup

    • Rubbing alcohol

    • Cling wrap

    • A product with a round cap

    • A knife

    • Paper towels

    Steps:

    1. Get some rubbing alcohol.

    2. Pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto the product.

    3. Place cling wrap over the top of the product and press down to smooth it out.

    4. Pour more rubbing alcohol onto the product and repeat the process.

    5. Let the product sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

    6. Take a butter knife and smooth over the product.

    7. Take a paper towel and fold into a square. Grab a product with a circle cap and place it over the paper towel.

    8. Press down to smooth the product until it looks like it’s restored back to its original state.

    9. Finished!

    Have you ever smashed your makeup before? What product was it?

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    131 Member Comments

    bun 10 Jun 2020 3:31 PM

    This is pretty much the method I use. I've had mixed results with matte products, it works best with shimmers.

    talk-a-lot 12 May 2020 9:21 PM

    Well this is a handy recipe to have on hand. It is a remedy if I need to fix broken powder compacts and powder eyeshadow.

    yamilefr1 6 Apr 2020 1:26 PM

    I have tried with my face powder it works!

    Susmat 3 Apr 2020 6:43 PM

    It'd have to be a really expensive one for me to be bothered with this

    Miramarmari 22 Feb 2020 12:59 PM

    So interesting, Isocol can be used for a range of different things

    Izzy0805 14 Jan 2020 3:05 PM

    This definitely works, I've tried it and works like a charm, I would not recommend for people with extra dry, or sensitive skin though. While the alcohol does evaporate almost completely, some people may still find it drying or a bit harsh if they're super sensitive.

    Shop A Everyday 30 Nov 2019 12:43 AM

    my blush broke when i dropped it the other day but it was very old so it was like yeah

    Frenchy1 29 Nov 2019 10:08 PM

    Na too lazy. The universe is saying time to buy a new one if the old one breaks！

    Am1851 29 Nov 2019 3:38 PM

    I actually tried this with some blush that was broken. It worked, then when I used it again it crumbled.

    onlyoni 29 Nov 2019 3:13 PM

    Good tip should ever I need it.

    Sally10 29 Nov 2019 2:51 PM

    Thanks for the advice :)

    Susmat 29 Nov 2019 2:27 PM

    I'll have to look out for Isocol should I ever need it

    MoonlightSak16 28 Nov 2019 2:29 PM

    Isocol is a multiple use product. Handy to have.

    Lookwithur❤️ 19 Nov 2019 6:36 PM

    I don’t think I will try this method. Just worried it might change the color/ texture. But ladies, give it a go if it’s an expensive product rather than throwing it away.

    Falak142 5 Nov 2019 2:41 PM

    I have used this method before- great information which works!

    Rose_P 14 Sep 2019 7:22 PM

    Thankfully I’ve never broken any of my makeup. Fingers crossed I don’t start now!

    Omyara 11 Nov 2019 10:51 AM

    Lucky I broke the Becca highlighter champagne pop, it was a horrible day (lol) but I fixed it using the same method.

    lianatriesmakeup 9 Sep 2019 12:27 PM

    I love this technique! sadly doesn't work on all formulas though. Some of my highlighters have been ruined after using rubbing alcohol on them :(

    merrydreams 27 Aug 2019 7:16 AM

    Too much work for me!!ha ha !! But will try this next time

    S-P 18 Aug 2019 8:42 PM

    Fortunately I haven't dropped a compact, but thanks for this article.

    S-P 18 Aug 2019 8:41 PM

    I've had a lipstick snap off - very messy.

    Shop A Everyday 10 Aug 2019 3:07 PM

    I actually dropped my compact powder the other day and surprisingly it did not break

    Pam_Grills 9 Aug 2019 1:41 PM

    Wow that looks so easy, I do have a blush that needs repair:)

    Angage 7 Aug 2019 12:49 PM

    A great method to use for broken makeup products. I never throw out my make up products.

    Sally10 6 Aug 2019 7:47 PM

    Thanks for the advice :)

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