So, this happened:
The other night, I suddenly heard a big clatter, and saw my compact open and upside-down on the bathroom floor, and I knew when I picked it up, there would be a mess of pearlized-brown powder deeply embedded in the grout lines of the tile.
I swore a whole bunch.
I've still been trying to use it, since there's a lot left, and because I need it until I can get myself to a MAC counter... but every time I open it, puffs of powder come billowing out onto the countertops, leaving big brown streaks all over the place whenever I try to brush the crumbled bits away with my hand. And then I have makeup all over my hand. And though I just dab the brush ever-so-gingerly into the broken bits, waaaaaay too much gets on the brush, and I end up looking like I've been dusting myself with ruddy desert sand. Or like the exhaust-end of a vacuum cleaner got me in the face with clay dust. Or something.
And then I swear a whole bunch.
A) Because that kind of mess is a bit of a bitch to clean, and 2) mostly because my excellent MAC bronzing powder was only half used, and C) I have to wipe half of it off again, and with it, the Kleenex takes half my freshly-drawn eyebrows. Le sigh. You should feel sad for me.
I'm just hoping with all my might that it's a product they still make and carry, since you know how your favourite stuff from your favourite places can suddenly vanish like a fart in the wind, right? I mean, what is UP with those kinds of shopping shenanigans?!
Oy.
Have you ever found one of your favourite things gone for good?
Oh! Oh! I saw on Pinterest how to fix it!! You take all the stuff out of the compact, put it in a plastic bag, smoosh it real good (completely into powder) add a little liquid (and sadly this is the detail I forget - baby oil? I bet mineral oil would work) and then smooth it back into the case. Et voila, fixed-like-new compact!
Oh, yesterday Ali shared this link with me - http://t.co/EQcAAvn3 - and rubbing alcohol it the liquid! Such a smart idea... I might try it too, though I wonder what I'd use to press it with - the compact is much bigger than an eyeshadow capsule.
Make up has a definite shelf life... it might not be bad for me to replace it now anyway - I've been using it for two summers, but still. $$$ Grrrrr....
Dude.....http://www.maccosmetics.com/index.tmpl
I think they might be doing free shipping right now. Who has time to get to a MAC counter?
Well, I DO live downtown, but indeed, finding time to get to a MAC counter can be tricky, especially while The Littles are home so much this summer. I reckon that's what a good husband might be handy for... ;)
Can I just mention that you are officially the only person I have ever been friends with who draws on her eyebrows
you dont smell like mothballs and wear tent dresses
please explain
Firstly, I'm ever so happy to officially be your friend, Village, :)
And no, I don't smell like mothballs, nor do I wear tent dresses... this thing about my eyebrows? I've been meaning to write about that - I will. I promise.
Just Google how to fix broken bronzer powder, many many many site to help, there are videos to show step by step, this one is not a video. The liquid you use is rubbing alcohol
http://sylvak.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/how-to-fix-a-broken-powder-bronzer-or-eyeshadow/
Thanks, Debbie! Yes, I found a good link yesterday - I might try that! (Of course, I don't have any rubbing alcohol... do you think vodka might work?) *snickers*
Thanks for reading!