Makeup can be an expensive investment, and when a product breaks or dries out, it can be frustrating and disappointing. However, with a little bit of know-how, you can repair your makeup products and make them good as new.

Here are some tips on how to repair your makeup products.

How to Repair a Broken Powder

Broken powder can be one of the most common problems when it comes to makeup. Luckily, fixing it is easy. Here’s how:.

Gather Your Tools

You’ll need rubbing alcohol, a plastic bag, a spoon or spatula, a small container with a lid, and a tissue.

Crush the Powder

Place the broken powder in a plastic bag and use your spoon or spatula to crush it into as fine a powder as possible. Make sure you get rid of any large chunks or debris.

Add Rubbing Alcohol

Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol to the powder. You want to add just enough to make a paste-like consistency, but not so much that it becomes too wet.

Smooth it Out

Use the back of your spoon or spatula to smooth out the paste and make sure it’s spread evenly in the container. Use a tissue to blot any excess rubbing alcohol.

Let it Set

Keep the lid off the container and let it set overnight. In the morning, the alcohol will have evaporated, and your powder will be good as new!.

How to Fix a Broken Lipstick

A broken lipstick can be a disaster, but it’s possible to fix it. Here’s how:.

Heat the Broken End

Use a lighter or match to heat the broken end of the lipstick for just a few seconds. Be careful not to let it melt completely or get too hot.

Join the Broken Pieces

Join the broken pieces of the lipstick together. You can use the heat of the lipstick to stick it back together.

Straighten the Lipstick

Use your finger to straighten the lipstick and then place it in the fridge for an hour. This will set the lipstick and prevent it from melting the next time you use it.

How to Revive a Dried Out Mascara

A dried-out mascara can be clumpy and hard to apply. However, with a few drops of saline solution, you can make it good as new. Here’s how:.

Get Your Saline Solution

You’ll need a bottle of saline solution. Eye drops work too, as long as they are saline.

Add the Saline Solution

Add a few drops of saline solution to the mascara tube and swirl it around. Don’t pump the wand in and out or twist it; this can pump air into the tube and dry out the mascara faster.

Let it Sit

Let the mascara sit for a few minutes, then test it by applying a little bit on the back of your hand. If it’s too thick, add a few more drops of saline solution, and repeat until it’s the consistency you like.

How to Fix a Chipped Nail Polish

Chipped nail polish can be unsightly, but you don’t have to remove your entire manicure. Here’s how to fix it:.

Remove the Chipped Part

Remove the chipped part of the nail polish with nail polish remover.

Reapply the Polish

Reapply a thin layer of the same color. This will fill in the chip and make it less visible.

Seal it with a Topcoat

Apply a clear topcoat to seal the polish and protect it from further chipping.

How to Restore Dried-Out Makeup Brushes

Dried-out makeup brushes can be scratchy and hard to use. Here’s how to restore them:.

Clean the Brushes

Gently clean the brushes in warm, soapy water. Make sure to be gentle, so you don’t damage the bristles.

Rinse the Brushes

Rinse the brushes in clean water until the water runs clear.

Dry the Brushes

Squeeze the water out of the brushes and lay them flat on a clean towel to dry overnight. Don’t stand them up; this can cause the bristles to become misshapen.