There’s nothing more frustrating than opening up your makeup bag to find a broken powder or snapped lipstick. But instead of tossing these products in the bin, there are ways to salvage them. Here are 30 ways to save your broken makeup products.

Broken Powder Products

1. Rubbing Alcohol Method

If you have a loose powder that has shattered, you can easily salvage it with rubbing alcohol. First, crush the remaining powder and place it back into its container.

Then, add a few drops of rubbing alcohol to the powder and mix it until it forms a paste. Smooth the product back into its container and leave it to dry overnight.

2. Pressing Method

You can also use a pressing method to fix a broken powder. First, crush the remaining powder and place it back into its container. Then, using a clean cloth, press the powder down until it’s compacted. You can also use a coin to press the powder down.

Leave the product to dry overnight.

3. Acetone Method

If your powder product has hardened due to a humid climate, you can salvage it with acetone. First, scrape off the top layer of the product. Then, add a few drops of acetone to the powder and mix it until it forms a paste.

Smooth the product back into its container and leave it to dry overnight.

Broken Lipstick

4. Heat Method

To fix a broken lipstick, first, use a lighter or hairdryer to heat up the remaining product. Then, hold the pieces of the lipstick together and twist them back into place. Leave the lipstick in the fridge for an hour to set.

5. Microwave Method

You can also fix a broken lipstick with a microwave. Turn the broken lipstick tube upside down and place it on a piece of plastic wrap. Microwave the product for 10 seconds before twisting it back into place.

Leave the lipstick in the fridge for an hour to set.

6. Lip Balm Method

Another option is to melt the broken lipstick and mix it with lip balm. Melt the lipstick and lip balm together in a microwave-safe container and mix them together.

Pour the product back into the lipstick tube and leave it to set in the fridge for an hour.

Broken Eyeshadow

7. Rubbing Alcohol Method

If you have a broken eyeshadow, you can easily fix it with rubbing alcohol. First, crush the remaining eyeshadow and place it back into its container. Then, add a few drops of rubbing alcohol to the eyeshadow and mix it until it forms a paste.

Smooth the product back into its container and leave it to dry overnight.

8. Pressing Method

You can also use a pressing method to fix a broken eyeshadow. First, crush the remaining eyeshadow and place it back into its container. Then, using a clean cloth, press the eyeshadow down until it’s compacted. Leave the product to dry overnight.

9. Eyeliner Method

If your loose eyeshadow has shattered, you can turn it into eyeliner. Crush the remaining eyeshadow and mix it with a few drops of water or coconut oil. Using a thin eyeliner brush, apply the product to your eyes.

Broken Blush

10. Rubbing Alcohol Method

To fix a broken blush, use the same rubbing alcohol method as the eyeshadow and powder products. Crush the remaining blush and add a few drops of rubbing alcohol. Mix the product until it forms a paste and smooth it back into its container.

Leave it to dry overnight.

11. Pressing Method

You can also use the same pressing method as the eyeshadow and powder products. Crush the remaining blush and press it down using a clean cloth or coin. Leave it to dry overnight.

12. Lip Balm Method

Another option is to turn your broken blush into cream blush using lip balm. Crush the remaining blush and mix it with lip balm until it forms a cream. Apply the cream to your cheeks using your fingers.

Broken Mascara

13. Contact Lens Solution Method

If your mascara wand has broken off, you can use contact lens solution to fix it. First, remove the remaining mascara from the wand and place it in a bowl. Add a few drops of contact lens solution to the bowl and mix the product together.

Using the wand, apply the product to your lashes.

14. Water Method

You can also use water to fix a broken mascara wand. First, remove the remaining mascara from the wand and place it in a bowl. Add a few drops of water to the bowl and mix the product together. Using the wand, apply the product to your lashes.

15. Oil Method

If your mascara is clumpy, you can fix it with oil. Add a few drops of oil to the mascara tube and mix the wand inside. This will help to break down any clumps and give you smoother application.

Broken Nail Polish

16. Acetone Method

If your nail polish has separated, you can fix it with acetone. Add a few drops of acetone to the nail polish and shake it up. This will mix the product together and make it easier to apply.

17. Nail Polish Thinner

You can also use nail polish thinner to fix separated nail polish. Add a few drops of nail polish thinner to the nail polish bottle and shake it up. This will make the nail polish easier to apply and less likely to chip.

18. Hot Water Method

You can also use hot water to fix clumpy or separated nail polish. Fill a bowl with hot water and place the nail polish bottle in the water. Leave it to sit for a few minutes before shaking it up.

This will help to mix the product together and make it easier to apply.

Broken Makeup Brushes

19. Superglue Method

You can easily fix a broken makeup brush with superglue. First, clean the brush and make sure it’s dry. Then, apply a small amount of superglue to the broken area and hold the pieces together until they bond. Leave the brush to dry overnight.

20. Hair Tie Method

If the handle of your makeup brush has snapped off, you can use a hair tie to fix it. First, wrap a hair tie tightly around the handle of the brush and secure it in place with a knot.

This will help to provide extra grip and make the brush easier to hold.

21. Paper Clip Method

You can also use a paper clip to fix a broken makeup brush. First, straighten out the paper clip and insert it into the handle of the brush. Then, wrap the paper clip tightly around the handle and secure it in place with a knot.

This will help to provide extra support and make the brush easier to hold.

Broken Makeup Bag

22. Duct Tape Method

If your makeup bag has a tear or hole in it, you can easily fix it with duct tape. First, clean the area around the tear and make sure it’s dry. Then, cut a small piece of duct tape and apply it to the tear.

Make sure the tape is pressed down firmly and covers the entire tear.

23. Sewing Method

You can also fix a tear in your makeup bag with a needle and thread. First, clean the area around the tear and make sure it’s dry. Then, thread a needle and sew the tear closed. Make sure the stitches are tight and secure.

24. Super Glue Method

If your makeup bag has a broken zipper or clasp, you can fix it with superglue. First, clean the area around the broken part and make sure it’s dry. Then, apply a small amount of superglue to the broken part and hold it in place until it bonds.

Leave the bag to dry overnight.

Broken Compact Mirror

25. Nail Polish Method

You can easily fix a cracked compact mirror with nail polish. First, clean the mirror and make sure it’s dry. Then, apply a thin layer of nail polish over the crack. This will help to seal the crack and prevent it from getting worse.

26. Super Glue Method

You can also use superglue to fix a broken compact mirror. First, clean the mirror and apply a small amount of superglue to the broken area. Hold the pieces together until they bond. Make sure the glue is completely dry before using the mirror again.

27. Duct Tape Method

If your compact mirror has a crack or hole in it, you can use duct tape to fix it. Cut a small piece of duct tape and apply it to the crack or hole. Make sure the tape is pressed down firmly and covers the entire area.

Broken Eyelash Curler

28. Hot Water Method

If your eyelash curler has lost its shape, you can easily fix it with hot water. Fill a bowl with hot water and hold the curler in the water for 10-15 seconds. Use your fingers to reshape the curler while it’s still warm.

29. Pliers Method

You can also use pliers to reshape a broken eyelash curler. First, clean the curler and make sure it’s dry. Then, use pliers to gently reshape the metal parts of the curler. Make sure you don’t apply too much pressure and bend the metal too far.

30. Replacement Method

If your eyelash curler is beyond repair, you can always buy a replacement. Check with the brand of your current eyelash curler to see if they offer replacements.