eyeshadow repair

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First your boots, now your favorite eyeshadow.  But seriously, whats better than salvaging something that you thought was a goner?  Especially when that something is a MAC eyeshadow that cost you a pretty penny, and then hurtled towards the floor one day and shattered right before your eyes.  Not a good way to start your day.  The good news is, Petit Elefant featured a DIY on this, and we have tested and concur that it indeed works!  (Go ahead, do a little victory dance.  And then go get that broken shadow!)

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To get started, you’ll need:

  • shattered eyeshadow
  • a quarter, or coin of similar size
  • rubbing alcohol
  • tissue
  • butter knife
  • medicine dropper
  • plastic bag (or plastic wrap)

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Step 1:  Place your shadow in a plastic bag.

Step 2: Using your butter knife, mash the broken shadow into an even powder.

Step 3:  Remove your shadow from the bag.  (This is what it should look like once mashed.)

Step 4:  Drop about 3 drops of rubbing alcohol into the shadow, moistening it.

Step 5:  Place your tissue over the top, and press a quarter into the shadow to reform it.

Step 6:  Allow your shadow to dry.  (Don’t worry!! The rubbing alcohol stench will dissapear when the shadow dries!)

 

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Voila! Your pretty shadow is (almost) good as new!

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