Surely, you have already gone through the difficult moment of seeing one of your makeup items broken, after all, no matter how careful you are, accidents happen.
However, there is another situation that leaves us frustrated and in some ways even angry, is opening an item and finding the product completely dried out or cracked, right?
Above all, when this happens with brand new items it’s difficult to avoid getting upset, especially if it happens with our favorite items.
For example, that lipstick you love ended up breaking. Or worse, your favorite mascara has dried out. Imagine then, finding your base glued to the pot and it won’t come out for anything. Or even, find your favorite crumbly eyeshadow!
Certainly, all these examples are reasons for disgust!
So, we’ve put together important tips to help you recover broken or dried-out makeup items. Check it out below!
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1 – How to recover broken lipstick
Did your favorite lipstick break? Don’t worry, there are two quick and simple ways to solve the problem.
- Firstly, using a candle or lighter, heat the part of the lipstick that has broken until it starts to melt.
- Later, stick it to the part that remained in the packaging.
- Then, run the flame around the crack to finish the lipstick.
- Once done, place the lipstick in the fridge for about 30 minutes so that it sets again.
See below the second way to recover broken lipstick:
- Get a small pot.
- Then, place the broken item in the pot.
- Knead until you create a small palette.
You will certainly miss the charm of the broken lipstick packaging. However, it’s better to use it like this than to throw away your lipstick.
Note: instead of the pot, you can use an empty makeup container.
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2 – How to save dry liquid lipstick
Has your favorite liquid lipstick dried out or is at its end and you can’t use it? Follow the step by step below:
- First of all, make sure the lipstick is closed properly.
- Then, place the lipstick in a basin or pot filled with hot water.
- Leave the lipstick there for about 5 minutes until it completely dissolves.
- Then, with the applicator itself, mix it.
Below, see three more tips for recovering makeup items.
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3 – How to save dry eyeliner
Gel eyeliner and cream eyeliner are makeup items that can dry out and become stiff very easily.
In other words, leaving the eyeliner exposed and without a cap will certainly dry out. Therefore, when using eyeliner, do not leave it open for too long.
When storing your eyeliner, make sure it is closed tightly.
On the other hand, if your eyeliner is already dry, there are two ways to solve the problem.
- First, place the dried eyeliner in a bowl of hot water.
- Wait until it softens.
However, before boiling the water, it is important to measure it correctly for two reasons:
- The pot should not float.
- Water cannot enter the product.
This tip also applies to liquid eyeliner.
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See the second way to recover dry eyeliner step by step:
- Drip the diluent directly onto the product.
- Using a toothpick, stir until it reaches the correct texture.
However, do not overuse the amount of diluent. Otherwise, the eyeliner will be too liquid as a result.
Step by step to recover your eyeliner in pen format:
- Pull the tip using tweezers.
- Then, add one or two drops of makeup thinner or saline solution.
- Once this is done, put the tip back on.
- Cover it.
- Give it a few taps.
- Mix the product until it softens.
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4 – How to recover powdered makeup items
Recovering broken eyeshadow, blush or powder is very simple.
Firstly, you will need a few drops of 70% alcohol.
- Add as many drops of 70% alcohol as necessary to the broken item.
- Using a spatula or an ice cream stick, mix well until it becomes a paste.
- Then, make sure the surface is very smooth.
- Using a paper towel, lightly press the product in the packaging to remove excess alcohol.
- Once this is done, simply leave the product open in a dry, airy place until it dries.
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5 – How to save dry mascara
See the step-by-step guide to recover dried mascara:
- Place a few drops of lubricating eye drops or saline solution inside the package.
- Afterwards, mix well using circular movements without removing the applicator from the container.
On the other hand, back and forth movements must be avoided because they bring air into the packaging. This causes the mascara to dry out.
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6 – How to use up the rest of the base
Firstly, see if your base is one of those with plastic packaging. If so, do the following:
- Using a knife, cut the packaging in half.
- Then remove the remaining product.
- Place it in a container with a lid so it doesn’t dry out.
On the other hand, if your base is one of those with a glass packaging, the only way is to break it. However, the risk is not worth it.
There is already a product known as makeup thinner on the market. You can buy it for a very cheap price.
Above all, the product is specific for diluting makeup. In other words, it will make your makeup items last longer.
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