The powder broke. How to restore, pick up, fix, glue

It is not at all necessary to say goodbye to the broken powder, because no matter how damaged the powder is, it must be restored. It only takes a little time and patience to return it to its former appearance.

How to collect dry powder if it falls and breaks

To collect dry powder you will need a sheet of thick paper and a spoon. It is necessary to carefully transfer the particles of powder to a sheet, after placing it on a hard, flat surface.

It is best to collect crushed powder on a plastic surface that is clean and even. Then the collected powder must be poured into a jar with a resealable lid, for example, from an eye cream.

You can use a small brush or tissue to pick up any broken powder. If there are a lot of powder residues, then you should collect them in a plastic bag and grind them by hand until smooth.

Also, do not try to pick up the powder with your hands. The fact is that due to even the slightest squeezing, the remains of the powder can completely crumble and it will be much more difficult to restore it. Residues should be collected carefully and only from a clean surface.

General rules for restoring powder

The powder is broken (you can restore it without special means) - not a problem if you adhere to the following rules:

• before pressing the powder, it will need to be mixed well until a thick, homogeneous mass is obtained;
• to use alcohol or other means, use a pipette or syringe;
• heat exposure negatively affects the quality of cosmetics, since in the future the product can quickly crumble;
• to press down the finished product with a "press", you can even use a coin or an ordinary spoon;
• to use alcohol to restore powder, you need to make sure that there is no allergy to it and that the skin is not sensitive;
• the finished product must be dried at room temperature. Do not put on battery or sun;
• if the powder crumbles, it needs to be broken even more so that later it can be restored;
• the mixture must be thoroughly mixed with a toothpick until it becomes a thick paste. Whichever method is used to restore the powder, air bubbles must not be allowed to appear, as the finished product will crack! It is always important to mix the mixture until smooth;
• if alcohol is not at hand, then strong alcohol will do;
• to dry the finished product, you need to leave the lid open for a day;
• it is recommended to use alcohol to restore the powder, it works very well as it has the highest evaporation rate. It dries quickly and the powder will retain its texture and consistency;
• loose powder should not be collected from the bag as it is not hygienic. You can collect powder only if it was not scattered on a dirty surface;
• to get a tinted moisturizer, add a little nourishing or moisturizing cream to the finished product;
• for recovery, you cannot use those products that harm the consistency of the powder, but also make it more susceptible to the growth of bacteria;
• isopropyl alcohol is suitable as an alternative to medical alcohol;
• any powder that is nearing the end of its production should be discarded. When restoring, the composition will be overdried and all this will affect its quality.

How to restore broken powder? Step-by-step instructions, further use

With the help of simple methods, broken cosmetics can be "reanimated".

Recovery with alcohol

To restore powder with alcohol, you must do the following:

1. You need to open the package of powder and place it in a plastic resealable bag. This is to keep the work area clean. If there are no resealable plastic bags, cover the broken powder with a sheet of plastic wrap. Make sure it is wrapped tightly around the edges, otherwise the powder will come loose.
2. Then you need to break the powder into a fine powder. Use a spoon, mini spatula or makeup brush base for this. It is necessary to break up the powder until fine dust is obtained. Do not leave lumps or lumps, otherwise the powder will be grainy.
3. Next, you need to remove the plastic wrap and add a little alcohol to the powder. You need to add enough alcohol to keep the powder moist.
4. After a few seconds, the alcohol is absorbed. Then rinse off the powder until an even creamy consistency is obtained, in which there should be no lumps or lumps. It is necessary to mix until a thick and dense mass is obtained, the main thing is that the mass does not turn out to be too liquid and does not spread.
5. Place a piece of plastic wrap on the wet powder, then smooth it with your finger to shape it. You can also smooth out the powder with a spoon, base makeup brush, or any other smooth object.
6. Remove the plastic wrap and press the powder firmly with a napkin. Do not press too hard, otherwise the powder may crack even more.
7. Remove the napkin and, if necessary, clean the edges with a fine brush. To do this, you need to take an eyeliner brush.
8. All that remains is to leave the lid of the powder open and let the powder dry overnight. During this time, the alcohol will evaporate, leaving a caked powder.
9. If necessary, you will need to clean the packaging using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

Alcohol free iron

The alcohol will leave a specific smell on the finished product, but it will fade over time. This method allows you to quickly get dry powder and not wait until it dries.

The broken powder can be returned to its previous state with an iron. To restore it, the iron must be turned on at the highest temperature. Only pressure can be used, but the result will be very fragile. The high heat from the iron will help make the product more durable.

Since this method does not contain alcohol, it is safe for sensitive skin.

1. You need to completely break up the compact powder. You can use a toothpick or fork to do this.
2. Next, you need to pour the powder into a resealable plastic bag and close the bag.
3. To crush the powder, you need to press on it with the flat side of a fork. However, you can use anything you like, even a spoon.
4. You need to turn off the iron, and pour the powder onto a metal surface. During use, the iron should not be moved up and down or from side to side, as when ironing clothes. The high iron temperature will help "fix" the powder.
5. You need to raise the iron, wait a few seconds, then apply it on the powder for another 15 seconds. When you pick up the iron, you will notice that the powder looks much smoother. However, you will need to carry out the pressing process again.
6. Let the powder cool down and transfer it to its place in the package.

When using the steam mode on an iron, be very careful or not use this method at all. It is not desirable due to the fact that water has a bad effect on the properties and quality of the powder. The product may lose texture or even color. That is why, in order to save powder, you should turn off the "steam" mode.

Hydrogen peroxide

Make sure that the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is no more than 3%, as it can harm the skin.

Powder recovery steps:

1. Depending on the size of the powder container, add a tiny amount of hydrogen peroxide and mix it to form a paste.
2. Use a clean toothpick or spoon to break up the powder.
3. Continue mixing the powder and peroxide until the mixture becomes like toothpaste.
4. You will need to try your best to align the paste on top. It will take several hours for the product to dry. To check the dryness of the powder, you need to gently rub the surface and feel the moisture or porosity.
5. Then it remains to put the mixture back into the package. To do this, use a paper towel and press it against the mixture, using a flat surface to press the whole thing down. This will give the powder a smooth finish.

By water

The powder is broken (it can be restored with plain water) - this is not a problem. If more than half of the product is still inside the package, you need to take a clean plate and place the remaining powder in it.

Smash them with a spoon and add a few drops of water to the inside of the plate. You need to mix until the mass becomes whole and homogeneous, but it is very important not to add a lot of water to it. Use a spoon to put it back into the makeup palette.

Alcohol free antiseptic

Pour the broken powder into a glass or other small container. You need to make sure that the product has been broken down to a fine powder, there are no lumps or lumps left. Then all that remains is to add a few drops of hand sanitizer.

Rubbing alcohol is often recommended, but with hand sanitizer it will be much easier to restore powder. Using a lightly flavored, dye-free sanitizer will leave your makeup smelling fresh every time you apply it to your face and help disinfect your makeup brushes and sponges.

Mix the disinfectant and the powder together until you get a homogeneous paste.

The main thing is to make sure once again that there are no pieces and lumps of powder in the mass. Care should be taken not to use too much disinfectant. Then you need to take a clean spoon and carefully place the product in a container for long-term storage. All that remains is to give the cosmetics time to dry before use. It is not recommended to touch the powder until the antiseptic is completely dry.

Vaseline

The powder is broken (you can restore it with the help of ordinary Vaseline) - this is not a reason to buy new cosmetics.

To return it to its previous appearance, you will need:

1. fill a small container with the remains of broken powder;
2. thoroughly crush the powder;
3. add petroleum jelly to a small container of powder;
4. all that remains is to mix them together using a spoon until the mixture looks like toothpaste;
5. after the powder is ready, you will need to leave the pood for a day so that it is completely dry.

When using Vaseline to restore powder, you need to understand that the texture of the powder will become creamy. Therefore, it is necessary to provide convenient packaging for storing such cosmetics.

With pressure and heat

To return the powder to its previous state without any additional funds, you must use:

• glue;
• spoon or fork;
• bag with a fastener;
• cling film;
• iron.

Restoring powder step by step:

1. To return the powder to its previous state, you will need to crumble it completely and pour it into a bag with a fastener. In the bag, you need to additionally knead it with a spoon.
2. Then you will need to remove the metal part from the package (it will be needed to restore cosmetics), on which the powder was previously located.
3. It is forbidden to use a powder box during heat treatment, because it is made of thermally unstable materials and can melt.
4. You will need to pour the powder into a previously prepared metal container from a powder box.
5. The iron will need to be heated. Turn off the steam function on the device in advance. Next, turn off the iron and put it on the metal part of the container with powder.
6. Next, the iron will need to be set aside, and after 20 seconds and reattached to the container with cosmetics.
7. Let the metal part with the powder cool down. Then you need to use an old powder compact and put glue on its bottom and then attach the metal part.

You no longer have to throw away the broken cosmetics, because the broken powder can be easily restored using the simple methods described in the article.

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