How To Refill Vintage Lipstick Tubes

Hello dolls! As promised in my last blog ( Vintage Gift Ideas For Her), I will share with you some tips on how to refill a vintage lipstick tube. Of course the technique is standard and can be applied to any lipstick tube. For example, if ever your tube is cracked, the cover is lost,  or the cover just keeps falling off and is messing up your purse, this tutorial will also be useful to you.

1. Sanitize The Old Lipstick Tubes.

 

This step is especially important if you purchased these vintage tubes in an antique store or even online. So to prevent any fungus from growing on your lips, dismantle the tube and soak them in hot soapy water. Use a tiny brush and scrub the insides completely removing any residue of old lipstick. Rinse with hot water then use a q-tip to wipe any further lipstick residue. Soak the tube in a bowl of rubbing alcohol for 5-7 minutes, then wipe with cotton balls or allow to air dry.

2. Reassemble The Tube Vintage Tube

 

 

Put the pieces of the tube back together and the the base all the way up, to the top of the container.

3. Lipstick Prep

 

 

Choose the lipstick that you would like to transfer. Most lipsticks of today can fit vintage tubes, but if you like you can test it out by using an inexpensive lipstick. Once the selection of lipstick(s) have taken place freeze it. Yes, dump the lipstick in the freezer for 2-4 hours until it is nice and frozen. This process makes it easy to remove the lipstick. Some persons use heat, but I stay away from that because it is quite messy and the heat can change the composition of the make up. Turn the base of the frozen lipstick all the way to the top. To prevent your fingers from getting stained, use wax paper and gently wiggle the lipstick back and forth until it is removed from its base.

4. Lipstick Refill

 

Push lipstick unto the base of the vintage container and align it as straight as possible.Then turn the base down to the bottom of the container and voila!!!! Modern lipstick in a vintage tube!

There you have it dolls! How to refill a  vintage lipstick tube. Feel free to leave a comment in the box below! In my next blog...make up under 15 minutes after cooking up a storm! Stay blugged!!!


Pictures courtesy Va Va Voom Vintage.