Beauty Tips: How to Restore a Powder Compact

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Wednesday August 29, 2012 by Alexandra C.

Lately, I've noticed that my prized powder possession, my Nars Blush, has been acting a bit off. It's sad to admit, but I fear our relationship has become toxic. It's just not the same compact I once loved. It's changed and I don't like how different it's become.

Is this story familiar to anyone else? Well, before you dump that compact like a bad boyfriend, there might be a reason for the change in it's performance and the good news is, it's easily fixable!

When you use a powder compact often and with the same brush, you'll eventually start to notice a series of raised bumps. This is yucky, oily build up. Left alone, the build up makes using a compact a chore. Your brushes won't pick up enough pigment or powder. When this starts to occur, there is an easy and inexpensive solution.

(clockwise from top left) Revlon PhotoReady Powder (C$15.69), Nars Blush (C$32.00), e.l.f. Essential Eyelash & Brow Wand (US$1.00), Revlon Double Ended Eyebrow Brush (US$5.99), Météorites Compact Powder (C$66.00), Too Faced California in a Compact (C$36.00), Maybelline Eye Studio Color Pearls Marbleized Eyeshadow (C$9.49)

Pick up an eye brow brush or a clean mascara wand. Carefully and lightly, scrape off the top area, paying special attention to the bumps. Use a tissue to clean off excess powder and use as normal. Remember to keep cleaning those brushes too!

Do you have any tips to keep your makeup lasting as long as possible?

(via bunbunmakeuptips.com)

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	on Aug 30, 2012 annmarie 4,041 said: awesome tip. THANKS!
	on Aug 30, 2012 shanaz 4,135 said: I love this tip! Who knew a mascara wand could be so handy!
	on Aug 30, 2012 michele lewis 5,466 said: I scrape mine with a scissor! Lol
	on Aug 29, 2012 KatelynRose1984 19,373 said: I've always used this trick for my blush! It saves you a lot of money in the end. Great tips!
	on Aug 29, 2012 fredamans 5,359 said: Great post!
	on Aug 29, 2012 bubbles77 17,098 said: Awesome info, thanks.
	on Aug 29, 2012 Becky 12,798 said: Holy shit... seriously!?!? I was just about to toss some blushes because of this!!!! Way to go girl, thanks so much for the easy tip!!!
	on Aug 29, 2012 amyknows 2,101 said: This is brilliant! I hate when this happens, and trust me, I've tossed a few products that have done this... You just helped me out! Thanks for the tip!
	on Aug 29, 2012 takoda 23,789 said: To funny, I just did a review for a makeup cleaning wipes before I came to this. I love these tips and will be using them instead of paying for something I don't know is even working. Thanks ladies.