Materials you will need:
- Rubbing alcohol or makeup setting spray
- A clean spoolie or toothpick
- A small container or empty compact
- Tissues or paper towels
How to Repair a Broken Powder Highlighter:
1. Gather all the loose powder from the shattered highlighter and place it in a clean container or empty compact.
2. Crush any large chunks of powder until it becomes a fine dust. You can use a clean spoolie or the back of a small spoon for this step.
3. Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol or makeup setting spray to the powder. Start with a few drops and gradually add more if needed. The alcohol/setting spray acts as a binding agent.
4. Using a clean spoolie or toothpick, mix the alcohol/setting spray into the powder until it forms a paste-like consistency.
5. Smooth the paste evenly across the empty compact, pressing it gently with your spoolie or toothpick to ensure it fills the edges and corners.
6. Leave the compact open and allow it to air dry for a few hours or overnight. The alcohol/setting spray will evaporate, leaving you with a recompacted powder highlighter.
7. Once dry, your highlighter is ready to use again. Gently tap your brush onto the compact and apply it to your desired areas for a beautiful glow.
How to Repair a Broken Liquid Illuminator:
1. Carefully gather any spilled liquid from your shattered illuminator using tissues or paper towels. Try to salvage as much as possible.
2. Clean the inside of the bottle or container to remove any remaining product or debris.
3. Use a clean dropper or syringe to add a few drops of rubbing alcohol or makeup setting spray to the bottle.
4. Secure the lid tightly and shake the bottle vigorously to combine the alcohol/setting spray with the remaining liquid.
5. Let the bottle sit for a few hours or overnight to allow the alcohol/setting spray to bind the liquid back together.
6. After it has settled, gently shake the bottle again to ensure the consistency is smooth and uniform.
7. Your repaired liquid illuminator is now ready to use. Apply it to your skin as you normally would for a radiant, dewy glow.
Remember, accidents happen, but that doesn’t mean you can’t salvage your favorite highlighter. With a few simple materials and easy steps, you can recompact a broken powder highlighter or revive a shattered liquid illuminator. Now go ahead and give your highlighter new life!