After splurging on a pretty palette,
the last thing you want is for it to hit the ground with a thud. But
there's no use crying over broken eyeshadow. The smashed pigment is the
key ingredient for one saturated manicure.
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Celebrity nail artist Jenna Hipp posted her DIY polish recipe on Instagram,
and the formula is just as colorful as the shades at the salon. Just
mix your (sob) crushed eyeshadow with clear polish for a custom color.
"For this super quick, easy (and eco!) look, I added a final dusting of
contrasting eye shadow for a little extra wow factor," she wrote.
Wow, indeed! Even if your palette's still fully intact, it's an easy way to repurpose the shades you never use, like trendy-but-tricky blue
or glitter. Plus, eyeshadow expires after two years anyway, so it might
be time to rethink the compacts you've had since high school.
[post_ads]Fair warning, though — don't expect perfection.
"In theory it could work, depending on how well they were mixed
together," advises Birnur K. Aral, PhD, Beauty Director at the Good
Housekeeping Institute. "The finish could be bumpy and not come out
smooth or shiny." But if the makeup is otherwise destined for the trash, it might be worth a shot.
To make your own, just follow this easy tutorial from Cosmopolitan:
Pour some pigment in a bottle of clear top coat, shake it up, and then
paint away. Switch up the ratio to create an opaque or sheer hue.
And if you're still upset about your would-be smoky eye? There is
a way to save the leftover bits and pieces. Pour a little rubbing
alcohol on the pan until the crumbles become a paste. Then, press them
back together with the back of a spoon. Once the alcohol evaporates, the
product will be ready for blending again.
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Whichever route you go, you'll be saving your favorite pigments from the garbage. All that's left is deciding what to do with the rest of your overflowing stash.
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