Wednesday, 20 November 2013

MAKEUP MAGIC : How to fix a smashed powder compact.

Have you ever smashed your favourite powder? This happened to my holy grail highlighter last week. Poor Becca Pressed Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal, I was totally devastated. But not to worry, here is a simple DIY remedy to fix even the most smashed up of powders.






1. Smash one of your favourite powders.... Not on purpose.

2. Using a knife carefully break up the powder even more using a gentle squashing motions until the powder is finely chopped up.

3. This is the powder consistency you are looking for.

4. Add 3/4 of a teaspoon of rubbing alcohol to the powder.

5. Mix mix mix and blend until the powder turns into a cream, scrape and mould the cream into the shape of your compact.

6. Clean up the edges of your compact with a cotton bud and makeup wipes. Leave in a cool dry place for 2 days until dry.

Voila! Your powder is ready to go once again!


xxx Nella

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4 comments:

  1. Very Cool! Thanks for the tip
    x MM

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  2. Such a sad sight! Will have to do this with an eyeshadow pan soon, thanks for the instructions!

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  3. Is the quality of the highlighter the same after adding the alcohol?

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  4. Actually did this with my mini Opal Highlighter I got in the Glow on the Go kit! Has worked well - and I'm just waiting for it to dry - Hoping that the quality will still be the same - but I assume it would be.

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