Bionic Tip: Repairing broken blush and eyeshadow

Sit back and imagine if you will…
Wheeeee! You’ve just gotten home from Sephora, Walgreens, CVS or *insert favorite beauty store name here* with some amazing new eyeshadows, and the PERFECT blush for your skin tone.
You beeline for the bathroom to try out their awesomeness right away. Unfortunately your dog/hand/significant other comes flying out of nowhere and knocks the eye shadow and blush for a flying loop-de-loop.

Whack.

Broken bits are all that remain of your precious new finds.

Don’t cry. Be a Powerful Beauty and scoop up those bits. With these tips you can save pretty much any pan makeup item!

1. Create your own loose pigment product.

• Empty the bits, and whatever remains in the pan, into an old (but clean) lipgloss tub, empty sifter jar, etc.
• Use plastic spork, small spatula or other tool to break up all the bits until you have a uniform powder consistency.
• Apply with a brush!

2. Repress using (some) pressure.

• Put the broken bits back into the original pan.
• Cover your finger with plastic wrap.
• Use your finger to gently and evenly press the shadow (or other makeup) into the pan.

3. Re-press using alcohol.

• Put the broken bits back into the original pan.
• Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol (not tequila or rum, ladies. Stay focused.) and stir into a paste.
• Note: At this point, your shadow will look quite dark. Don’t worry.
• Using a plastic wrap covered finger, press the shadow/powder into the pan. Even it out with your finger.
• Set the container out to dry for a few days. Once the color is back to normal, you’ll know it’s ready.
• Or- if you pan is not plastic, you can bake the pan in your oven at 300 degrees (F) for 3 minutes at a time. Check it OFTEN! Once you notice the edges lightening, remove the pan and set it out to dry for about 2 days.

What about you? Any tips to repair or recover your broken makeup products?