Why your make-up 'glazes over' and what you can do about it
Um, why is my powder suddenly shining like plastic? The surface of eyeshadow, bronzer, and the like can change over time. Here is what is behind it and how you can reverse it.
With regular use, oils and moisture get into your powder products. For example, via the brush that travels back and forth between your face and the powder. This is almost impossible to avoid. When these combine with the powder, a smooth, hard, and shiny layer forms. This is known as hard pan, or glazing. It appears on pressed formulas and acts like a barrier. The powder can then hardly be picked up by the brush bristles anymore.
How to solve the problem
Do you have a spoolie brush on hand? With such a wire-bound eyebrow brush, your problem is as good as solved. You just need to carefully roughen the surface with circular motions.
Remove the excess that is created in the process. You can then simply wash the brush briefly. Now your eyeshadow, face powder, blush, or whatever it may be should be fully ready for use again. And with full pigment intensity.
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