An eyeshadow palette is one you will most likely find in every makeup lover’s makeup bag. Eyeshadow palettes are expensive and I know you want to keep them from breaking. If you find yourself having a broken eyeshadow palette, you don’t have to throw it out just yet!
A broken eyeshadow can definitely be fixed. You probably have most of the materials needed in order to fix a broken eyeshadow. You can repress your eyeshadow in the pan (or a new container) by using rubbing alcohol, micellar water, hand sanitizer, or a setting spray.
As someone who has fixed broken eyeshadow, I can tell you that it is an easy process. This article will talk about how to fix a broken eyeshadow palette using different methods. We will also talk about how to prevent your eyeshadow palette from breaking. If you are ready to fix your broken eyeshadow, read on!
How To Fix Broken Eyeshadow With Rubbing Alcohol
The first method you can do to fix a smashed eyeshadow palette is by using rubbing alcohol. Using alcohol can help rebind your broken eyeshadow and smoothen it back into a paste. You probably have most, if not all, of the materials needed in your house. If not, these things are easy to find in your local supermarket.
What you’ll need:
– Rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl or more)
– Liquid dropper
– Cotton balls
– Q-tips
– An empty eyeshadow container
– Small spoon or mixing spatula
– Paper towel
Instructions:
1. Gather as many broken eyeshadow pieces as you can and place them back in the original pan or in a small container. If the product shattered all over the floor, try to make sure that there is no hair or dirt in the product.
2. Using a liquid dropper, place a couple of drops of isopropyl alcohol into the product until it is wet. Make sure that the eyeshadow is not soaked with alcohol. If you do not have a liquid dropper, just carefully pour alcohol into the product. You can also pour alcohol into a clean cotton ball and gently squeeze the cotton ball over the product to act as a liquid dropper.
3. Get your small spoon or mixing spatula and start mixing the product. Press the eyeshadow into the pan or the small container and make sure to spread and smoothen it out so that the product fills the eyeshadow pan.
4. After you mix the eyeshadow into a thick paste-like consistency, place a clean paper towel on the top of it and gently press to lift excess liquid.
5. Gently clean off the edges of the container or eyeshadow pan.
6. Let the eyeshadow completely dry for at least 24 to 48 hours before using it.
How To Fix Broken Eyeshadow Using Micellar Water
Aside from using rubbing alcohol, you can also fix your broken eyeshadow palette with micellar water. If you are big on skin care products, you probably have micellar water lying around. Like rubbing alcohol, micellar water can rebind your broken eyeshadow palette.
What you’ll need:
– Micellar water
– small spoon or mixing spatula
– Q-tips
– Liquid dropper
– An empty eyeshadow pan or small container
– Cotton balls
– Paper towel
Instructions:
1. Gather the broken eyeshadow product and put them back in the original pan or in a small container. Make sure to get all the big pieces. If the eyeshadow is scattered all over the floor, try to get the product as clean as you can without getting any hair or dirt on it.
2. Using a liquid dropper, place a few drops of micellar water into the pan or container where the broken eyeshadow pieces/powder are. If the product is not wet enough, add a few more drops of micellar water. If you don’t have a liquid dropper, pour directly from the micellar water packaging or use a cotton ball to act as a liquid dropper. Make sure to not soak the eyeshadow in micellar water.
3. Use a small spoon or a mixing spatula to mix the product until it forms a paste. Spread the mixture around the pan and make sure the consistency is smooth and even.
4. Once you’ve spread the product evenly in the pan or container, put a paper towel on top of the product. Press on it gently to remove any leftover liquid.
5. Using a Q-tip or something gentle, clean any messes off the container.
6. Let the eyeshadow completely dry for at least 24 to 48 hours before using it.
How To Fix Broken Eyeshadow With Hand Sanitizer
If you don’t have rubbing alcohol or micellar water on hand and you really want to fix your eyeshadow asap, you can also use a hand sanitizer. Nowadays, most people carry a hand sanitizer so you probably have one with you.
What you’ll need:
– Hand sanitizer
– An empty eyeshadow pan or small container
– A small spoon or mixing spatula
– Q-tips
Instructions:
1. Gather all the broken pieces and loose powder into a small container or in an eyeshadow pan. Make sure the loose product does not have any hair or dirt on it.
2. Place one to two drops of hand sanitizer on the product and mix it with a small spoon or a mixing spatula. Mix the product until it has a smooth and even consistency. Spread the product evenly in the container and make sure that the eyeshadow is not soaked with hand sanitizer.
3. Once you are done mixing the product, place a paper towel on top of it and press it gently to remove any excess hand sanitizer on the eyeshadow.
4. Use a Q-tip to clean any excess product on the eyeshadow pan or container.
5. Let the eyeshadow completely dry for 24 to 48 hours before using it.
How To Fix Broken Eyeshadow With Setting Spray
You can also use a makeup setting spray to fix your broken eyeshadow palette. This is a much gentler alternative to rubbing alcohol as it has moisturizing ingredients.
What you’ll need:
– Setting spray
– An empty eyeshadow pan or small container
– Q-tips
– A small spoon or mixing spatula
– Paper towel
Instructions:
1. Gather all the eyeshadow, even the broken stuff and put them back into the new or original eyeshadow pan. You can also use a small container. Make sure that you don’t collect dirt or debris if you have an eyeshadow that shattered on the floor.
2. Spray a couple of pumps of the setting spray on the pieces of broken eyeshadow. Make sure that it is not too sweet otherwise the consistency of the eyeshadow can change.
3. Mix the product using a small spoon or mixing spatula until it has a thick, smooth, and even paste-like consistency.
4. Once you are done mixing, use a paper towel to gentle press any leftover liquid out.
5. Clean the container or eyeshadow pan with a Q-tip to remove any excess product.
6. Let the eyeshadow completely dry for 24 to 48 hours before using it.
How To Prevent Eyeshadow Palette From Breaking
Eyeshadow palettes can be expensive and you want all the shades to last longer. To prevent your eyeshadow palette from breaking, make sure to handle the packaging with care. Make sure to not drop your eyeshadow palette and keep them in a cool and dry place if you are not using it.
If you are going to travel, pack your makeup in your carry-on bag. If you can only place your make-up in your checked bags, wrap the eyeshadow palette in scarves or socks to prevent it from bumping hard into your other things. You can also buy a padded makeup bag to protect your makeup from damage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can You Still Use Broken Eyeshadow?
Yes, you can. You can fix your broken eyeshadow and repress it so it can still be usable. You don’t have to throw away broken eyeshadow, especially if you just bought them. You can use any sanitized liquid like hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol, micellar water, or even setting spray to fix your broken eyeshadow. You can repress the pieces back to their original container or transfer them into a new eyeshadow pan or a small container.
How Do You Fix Broken Eyeshadow Without Alcohol?
Aside from rubbing alcohol, you can use micellar water, hand sanitizer, or a setting spray to fix broken eyeshadow. Micellar water and setting spray are also gentler than rubbing alcohol as they both have moisturizing ingredients.
How Do You Fix Cracked Powder?
If you want to fix broken makeup, using rubbing alcohol, micellar water, hand sanitizer, or setting spray can rebind your makeup. Just make sure to not put too much liquid on the powder makeup as it can change the makeup’s consistency and can also affect its pigment.
Wrap Up
You don’t have to throw away an eyeshadow palette (or other makeup) just because they are broken. You can definitely fix a broken eyeshadow by using rubbing alcohol, micellar water, hand sanitizer, or setting spray.
This article talked about how to fix broken eyeshadow in detail so you can get to fixing your broken eyeshadow palettes right away! If you have other questions, let us know via the contact form on our website!
