mollythedolly
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I had that happen with my Champagne Cover Girl eyeshadow. It wasn't THAT pigmented! Ugh, cheap company.
Urban Decay: Why I am never buying one of their Eyeshadows
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mustardgirl
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I really love UD for their sparkly eyeshadows in particular but I didn't realize there were problems with exploding/shattering (obviously if you drop it, I can understand it shattering). Those of you with broken ones, have you tried re-pressing it back?
I was wondering if maybe adding a few drops of alcohol to the eyeshadow itself would help it "harden" a little so that it's less likely to randomly explode/shatter? I depotted a few UD eyeshadows for travel/convenience sake and I had used the method of using rubbing alcohol to get it out of the pot which wound up seeping into the eyeshadow itself because I had used a lot (wasn't sure how much to use because I was still inexperienced at depotting). I haven't experienced any shattering/breaking at all and the eyeshadows still apply on very well. I'm kind of paranoid now though after reading this thread - maybe I will separate the eyeshadows into quads or something based on color just in case something happens to one and it shatters/explodes.
I was wondering if maybe adding a few drops of alcohol to the eyeshadow itself would help it "harden" a little so that it's less likely to randomly explode/shatter? I depotted a few UD eyeshadows for travel/convenience sake and I had used the method of using rubbing alcohol to get it out of the pot which wound up seeping into the eyeshadow itself because I had used a lot (wasn't sure how much to use because I was still inexperienced at depotting). I haven't experienced any shattering/breaking at all and the eyeshadows still apply on very well. I'm kind of paranoid now though after reading this thread - maybe I will separate the eyeshadows into quads or something based on color just in case something happens to one and it shatters/explodes.
lovelyweapon
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I love UD and have never had any problems. Mustardgirl makes a great suggestion though, a drop of alcohol or two should do the job. Do you suggest I use that as a preventative method or only once they have broken, if they do?
mustardgirl
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Hmm well it can't hurt to put a few drops in and let it soak - if its already broken you can add in the alcohol to it to "gel" it back together and press it in the pan. If you look up EnKoreMakeup's youtube videos, he had a tutorial on how to re-press your eyeshadows to save them and/or pigment pressing tutorials (which is basically the same process).
Originally Posted by lovelyweapon
I love UD and have never had any problems. Mustardgirl makes a great suggestion though, a drop of alcohol or two should do the job. Do you suggest I use that as a preventative method or only once they have broken, if they do? |
Hmm well it can't hurt to put a few drops in and let it soak - if its already broken you can add in the alcohol to it to "gel" it back together and press it in the pan. If you look up EnKoreMakeup's youtube videos, he had a tutorial on how to re-press your eyeshadows to save them and/or pigment pressing tutorials (which is basically the same process).
deathcabber
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I just have to say that I have had like 20 of these and none have shattered!
Jade1012
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Here's what works for me... If I know that I am going to have them bouncing around in my purse or in a make up bag when traveling.. I cut a small thin piece or bubble wrap or foam wrap and put it inside the case over the shadow. It fits in there snugly and the lid closes perfectly. I have had my "Shattered" shatter on me in my Coach bag (damn, I was pissed!
) and after that debacle was when I came up with the idea. Seems to work very well as I have not had another one break and mess up my bag again. Hope this helps.
infernalmachine
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but UD shadows are so pretty and pigmenty ... i'd just leave em at home (not like i usually apply makeup in public anyway, apart from lip gloss)
Papa_Keilbasa
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I don't usually need to reapply them ayways, so I just don't bring them along.
Although I'd be scared if I was travling and I brought some after hearing these stories x_x
Although I'd be scared if I was travling and I brought some after hearing these stories x_x
BunnyBunnyBunny
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I am turned off by how soft they are (MAC's are soft and pigmented enough, we don't need them that soft or pigmented!), and by how much glitter they have (my Uzi is seriously unusable). I also dislike the tacky, cheap looking packaging. The Genie Primer Potion is charming, but the fat foundation potions, strange liquid liner containers, the cardboard palettes, and the plastic coin eyeshadows are a real turn off for me.
lavish_habits
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I love UD's eyeshadows, and have never had a problem with them breaking. I personally like the smooth texture of them, but no eyeshadow I've tried yet is as soft as Cargos...love those too, but that's a whole 'nother topic!
