Effortless Solution for Removing Strange Layer on Your Compact Makeup
In a bind with a clumpy, oil-slicked pressed powder? Makeup maestro Genevieve Turley's got your back with a nifty trick that'll save you from the frustration—and wallet-whack of tossed powder!
"Witnessing a thick, filmy layer over your makeup essentials? It's oh-so-annoying when they stop working, leaving your brushes or puffs empty-handed," Turley declares in both her captivating Instagram and TikTok videos, showcasing a powder bronzer marred by that telltale sheen. "That film's typically the result of smearing makeup back onto our face and then glooping it back into the product," she explains. "Oils from our skin or leftover makeup we're slathering back into the powder product creates this film, making it impossible to pick up the pigment."
And just like the superhuman spoolie always comes to the rescue, Turley swipes one to reveal her life-saving technique. "We'll make light, circular movements to clear that film. Mind my carpet please!" she says, giving the surface a delicate scrape. She then demonstrates her now bronzer-loaded finger. "Presto! Vanquished that film. Time to pick up tons of product piece of cake."
Pro-tip: Restore slicked makeup products with these simple steps:
- Gather Supplies: A clean spoolie, a piece of paper or cloth for cleaning, and an optional small brush or powder puff for further cleaning.
- Clear Debris: Sweep the spoolie gently over the powder's surface, eliminating any large particles or shattered remnants.
- Clean the Spoolie: Wipe the spoolie against a paper or cloth as needed to remove powder and oils.
- Fuse the Powder: Use the spoolie to blend the powder evenly, aiding in the redistribution of oils or their elimination in smaller quantities.
- Light Application: If the powder still functions, apply it lightly using the spoolie, minimizing oil transfer.
- Consider Reuse or Repair: If the powder is too damaged, think about grinding it into loose powder. To do this, place the shards in a small bowl and crush with a spoon or mortar and pestle until it resembles a fine powder[3].
Bonus tips:
- Refrain from Dipping Frequently: Try to avoid repeatedly dipping the spoolie into the powder to keep oil spread minimum.
- Ensure Cleanliness: Use a clean, dry spoolie to dodge oil and moisture transfers to the powder.
Got a severely damaged powder? It's time to say adieu and embrace a fresh one!
In the event of encountering a thick, filmy layer on your home-and-garden essentials, such as your pressed powder, apply Turley's home-and-garden hack to restore it. Use a clean spoolie to clear debris, then make light, circular movements with it to eliminate the film on the powder, aiding in its redistribution or oil removal.
