Shadows scattered. How to recover, homemade recipe

Sometimes cosmetics deteriorate by negligence. For example, if shadows have fallen and crumbled, they can be restored.

General recovery rules

Coloring the eyeshadow when dropped does not affect the cosmetic properties and can be used to create makeup. To do this, you need to restore the integrity of the decorative palette, carefully collecting all the pieces. The further course of action depends on the extent of the damage present.

Situations can be as follows:

• when dropped, the shape of the shadows was preserved, but the packaging was broken;
• content scattered inside the palette;
• the packaging was broken and the cosmetics crumbled.

Whole pieces are collected on cellophane and placed in a previously prepared container. You need to act, avoiding crumbling. It is recommended to use a sterile cloth or brush to collect dusty shadows.

For work, you will need the following devices:

• new case;
• spilled material;
• pure medical alcohol;
• a sterile syringe or pipette;
• small diameter solid surface;
• disposable napkin;
• a piece of cloth;
• pencil.

Scattered shadows do not lose their decorative qualities, even if pure alcohol was used to restore them. It tends to evaporate without leaving a smell. The mistress of cosmetics can get functional compressed products from simple loose eye shadows.

However, if there is an intolerance to the product, it is better to choose an alcohol-free resuscitation method.

The only drawback of this process is insufficient compaction of the composition, because a woman may not have enough strength of the required pressure. In case of insufficient pressing, the shadows can disintegrate after a while, losing their dense structure.

Shadow restoration algorithm

Shadows scattered (you can restore them at home) in such a place that they can be collected without difficulty, then you need to act according to the following algorithm:

1. Crumble the broken parts of cosmetics to a powder state. To do this, place the collected pieces in a clean plastic bag and gently crush them with a pencil or a special orange stick. This is necessary to obtain a dense layer during pressing.
2. Pour the resulting powder into a new or undamaged old palette.
3. Wrap the package with plastic wrap, protecting the shadows from dirt and dust particles.
4. Having typed a few mg of distilled water or alcohol into a syringe or sterile pipette, inject a few drops into the texture of the cosmetic product, stirring at the same time.
5. After the formation of a pasty consistency of the material, finish the process. If too much alcohol is added, it will take a long time for the composition to stabilize.
6. When the product has softened, start the pressing process. Take a knife or spoon to seal. With a flat or convex surface of the products, press on the package with shadows covered with a napkin.
7. If the packaging is round, a coin, previously disinfected and wrapped in a thick paper towel, is suitable as a press. Movements should be strong and depressing. It is not worth turning an impromptu press. Gradually the paper will become damp and the alcohol will be absorbed.
8. Stop and replace the napkin, continue to press until the napkin is dry.Perhaps some of the shadows will be lost, remaining on the press, but the percentage of losses will be small. If a coin wrapped in gauze is used during work, then a beautiful mesh pattern will remain on the surface of the shadows.
9. After completing the above steps, keep the box with reconstituted cosmetics open for 24 hours. During this time, the composition will completely dry out, and the sharp alcoholic smell will evaporate.

How to avoid cracking of restored shadows

So that in the future the newly created shadows do not begin to crack, the following conditions must be met:

• Use high-quality medical alcohol for work.
• When mixing, achieve a homogeneous elastic mass.
• Continue pressing until a dense layer is obtained. This requires considerable effort.
• Do not dry restored cosmetics in the sun, radiator or strong wind. It should run naturally at normal room temperature. It is important that the packaging of the eyeshadow is open at this time.

How to recover with alcohol?

The restoration of loose eyeshadows can be done using alcohol-based thinners. Most often, medical alcohol is used for this purpose. In the absence of it, you can use another alcohol-containing drink that does not have a color. Compositions with colored coloring can distort the shade of the eyeshadow.

For work you will need:

• pipette;
• napkin;
• impromptu press.

A few drops of alcohol are enough for standard packaging. After absorbing the liquid, the composition should acquire a creamy state. Instead of a pipette, you can take a spray bottle or syringe.

The process requires accuracy and patience, because alcohol should not only soften the structure of the shadows, but also be completely absorbed. The surface is leveled with a knife or spoon to avoid unevenness.

After using the press, you will get an even and dense layer of shadows. After complete drying and weathering of the smell of alcohol, the appearance of the product will be restored. Such cosmetics will withstand a long period of daily use.

It is important to remember: the method is suitable if the girl is not allergic to alcohol.

How to recover without alcohol?

If you have a hypersensitivity to alcohol, another method of restoring scattered cosmetics is suitable, which involves the principle of steam pressure.

If high pressure is used for reconstitution, the final product will remain extremely fragile. Experts advise using the thermal function of the iron to strengthen the density of the layer.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Set the maximum temperature on the iron timer.
2. Prepare cosmetics by powdering them and placing them in a bag with a reusable fastener.
3. Remove the metal shadow tray from the package body. You can gently pry it off with a thin and sharp knife. If this is not done, then under the influence of high temperature, the body, consisting of plastic, is deformed.
4. Having poured the powder into a metal pan, you need to start pressing it with a spoon until the surface becomes dense.
5. Heating the iron to the desired temperature, disconnect from the power supply. This will not allow water to splash out on the shade, and exclude waterlogging of the mass. The steam option is also disabled. Only dry hot air is required for operation.
6. Having applied the ironing surface of the device to the shadows, hold it in this position for about 15 seconds. The pressure should be as strong as possible. After a break of several seconds, repeat the procedure.
7. When the renewed cosmetic product has cooled down a little, insert it back into the plastic case. After a few hours, you can use your favorite shadows.

A more modern way is to use a remedy like Inglot's Duraline to restore the eyeshadow. Its production is based on a silicone polymer.

This fluid can perform many functions:

• increase the durability of shadows;
• turn them into a permanent eyeliner;
• enhance the brightness of the color.

This clear liquid dries almost instantly and leaves almost no residue.

With the help of the tool you can:

• Attach the breakaway piece of shadow, dripping a little substance. It will hold the particles together better than glue.
• Reassemble the scattered eyeshadow palette.

It is enough to add a little of the product to the powdery color composition. After that, wait a little and start using cosmetics without fear.

Hydrogen peroxide

Shadows scattered (you can restore cosmetics in several ways) in whole or in part, their integrity can be restored using hydrogen peroxide. Due to its antiseptic properties and the ability to evaporate, this substance gradually reanimates damaged cosmetics.

For work, the same materials and tools are used, the process itself will be as follows:

1. Grind broken pieces of eyeshadow into powder.
2. Pour some powder into the bottom of the tray they were in and spray the surface with peroxide on top. After complete absorption, the substance is kneaded until smooth.
3. Add 1 more layer of powder and repeat the steps again. This is done until all the powder is in the container.
4. Put a paper napkin on the finished surface and press firmly. It will absorb excess moisture from the eyeshadow.
5. To further tighten the shadows, place a coin of the appropriate shape on top of the package. Put the load on top of it. After a few days, you will get a dense and even layer.
6. Insert the container into the plastic base. Pre-wiping its edges with a napkin dipped in peroxide.

By water

If there is no alcohol and other antiseptics at home, and the shadows themselves have a damp effect, you can try using carbonated mineral or distilled water to restore them. To work, you need to slightly moisten the powder.

The following procedures must be followed:

Antiseptic

A special antiseptic with a spray can be used as a humidifier. The process of resuscitation of shadows in this case will be identical to the technique of working with peroxide.

Iron

To complete the process, you need to prepare:

• file or bag with a clasp;
• rolling pin for grinding;
• double-sided tape or glue;
• heated iron;
• a small metal plate that easily fits into the container with shadows;
• a spoon made of plastic.

The process is as follows:

1. Remove the metal base from the plastic packaging.
2. Using a small rolling pin, grind the cosmetic composition on foil or in a bag.
3. Pour the resulting powder back into a container and cover with a metal plate. It is pressed with a hot iron, holding for about 15 seconds.
4. Withdraw a coin. The result is beautiful baked shadows.
5. Reinsert the base into the plastic pallet and fix with tape or glue.

Vaseline

Shadows scattered - you can restore them with petroleum jelly or glycerin. It is preferable to take cosmetic petroleum jelly, while it should be borne in mind that the shadows will acquire a creamy consistency. The powdery composition will acquire this property after mixing with a viscous ingredient.For many, this will be an advantage: thanks to glycerin and petroleum jelly, the skin of the eyelids will receive additional moisture.

It is better to mix the ingredients with a wooden stick or a regular toothpick. At the request of the girl, you can add some sparkles to the composition, which will make the shadows festive.

A woman wants to be beautiful, and in this she is helped by care and visage. If your favorite shadows are scattered, there is no need to be upset. They can be restored by simple manipulations. The main thing is not to overdo it with the liquid, make every effort and do not use colored water ingredients.

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