Recycle Powdered Makeup

By Barbara (Guest Post)

Instead of using alcohol, I just crushed up the powder with a little bit of water. Put it back in the compact, flatten it out, and leave it open so it can completely dry out. Works great!

By

luvvy

I had no idea about this & LOVE this tip! Thanks!

And 20ml is quite a bit, isn't it? Like a small size of roll-on perfume oil, so I assume in order for it to be fatal, it would have to be absorbed all at once...(?)

By

cookwie

To Susanmajp: I like the green tinted powder addition idea.
Which brand and what are the percentages of green to the rest of the powder?

I've tried the green tinted cover sticks and they don't work for me - have you tried any you like?

Thanks,
Holly

By

susanmajp

I just crush it up in a small container and use it as loose face powder. The same can be done to blush. This is a great way to use those 'leftovers' that just seem to sit in your drawer. The really neat thing is, you can custom mix shades to fit your complexion. If you bought a shade that's too dark, just mix it with one that's a little light. I add a green tinted powder to mine to offset my rosiness. If a blush is too dark for your skin type, just add some loose face powder to lighten it up. If you have several that are too light, just add a darker color, or a bronzer.

By

cazpumpkin

rubbing alcohol is absorbed through the skin. as little as 20ml is fatal.

By

cookwie

I pop it in the blender, wait for the dust to settle, and put it in a loose powder container.