Walk down any aisle in your favorite beauty store, and you’ll know that makeup is costly.
In 2022, beauty became a $49 billion industry, according toStatista.
Even in difficult economic times, the lipstick effect proves that people will still purchase cosmetics.
However, consumers want products that areactually worth their money.
This may be why it’s so disappointing when your favorite or splurge-worthy makeup products break.
This can occur when you drop your palettes or when the kids decide to play dress-up.
However, this is especially common while traveling.
To avoid this, double-check to keep your makeup in your carry-on.
you’re free to also place palettes and compacts in bubble wrap.
And if your makeup does break, there’s no need to throw it out.
you’ve got the option to use a toothpick for this process.
Next, add a few drops of the rubbing alcohol and mix.
Lastly, flatten this mixture back inside the tray or compact it came in.
Leave your powder to dry for some time before using it.
In her video, she notes that she left her compact open and uncovered for 12 hours to dry.
You only need to crush it more finely and place it in a clean container.
Lipsticks, whether from a drugstore or a luxury brand, can be fragile.
Luckily, it’s not the end of the world if it does break.
All you need is another common household item: a lighter.
Makeup artist Hannah Hatcher explained how to fix a broken lipstick using this approach toInStyle.
To ensure the pieces meld together properly, Hatcher suggests placing the lipstick in the fridge overnight.
Boxycharm, a beauty subscription service, demonstrated this technique in a separateTikTokvideo.
Melting your lipstick in the microwave could make this process easier.
As for mascara, it can’t break, but itcandry out.
