trouble with compacts

QVCPal · ‎03-17-2010

I am having a hard time with the more recent compacts I have purchased. I cant get a good grip on them to then open the top. They are skinny and slippery and the top does not open that easily. I have to turn sideways and "pull" the top open then any brush inside goes flying. Maybe I am having dexterity issues but don't seem to have issues anywhere else. Any one have the same problem?

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

Yes, me too! Always have had trouble with this type of thing. I have broken a lot of powders, shadows, etc. because of this opening mechanism!!!

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin

tobe · ‎07-09-2012

SAME HERE!! It is so bad that I sometimes leave the lid cracked open, of course then I am afraid of it drying out. A real problem.

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
Yes, me too! Always have had trouble with this type of thing. I have broken a lot of powders, shadows, etcI have . because of this opening mechanism!!!

I've broken more than that, I've broken my nails. So frustrating. And why don't they put some kind of marker to show which side opens so I don't have to get my readers. They are too cheap (all of them) to make a compact like they used to-you just push the little button and it releases the top and voila! Open!

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

HTH...

These square and round silicone snap-closure compact mirrors are easy to open, and available at Amazon and Ebay.

This metal Indian elephant one is made by FashionCraft, has rave reviews, is easy-open (push button) and close, and is available at their website, Ebay, and Amazon.

Indian elephant themed metal compact mirror

Gorgf · ‎03-10-2010

I struggle with my Two Faced Blush in the plastic heart container. So difficult to get open and one of my favorite blushes as they last longer on me.

Also learned to be careful with airlines as luggage that is tossed and thrown breaks the contents. LG was the one that broke as if it was dropped on the floor.

depglass · ‎03-10-2010

When BE introduced their pressed line, I had a horrible time opening the compacts. Eventually threw them all out and went back to the jars. When they are making several hundred thousand products, one would think they would pay more attention to the engineering.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@QVCpal wrote:
I am having a hard time with the more recent compacts I have purchased. I cant get a good grip on them to then open the top. They are skinny and slippery and the top does not open that easily. I have to turn sideways and "pull" the top open then any brush inside goes flying. Maybe I am having dexterity issues but don't seem to have issues anywhere else. Any one have the same problem?

It is not just you @QVCPal. I stopped using BB concealer and corrector because the tiny round compacts were impossible to open. It was not obvious which end had the hinge and which was the opening....and yes, my only chance of opening it was to slide a fingernail under the "notch" where it opened. When I asked for any tips or tricks at counter, they said the way I was opening it was correct. Never purchased replacements.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@QVCPal

The best thing you can do is stop buying them and COMPLAIN LOUDLY to the manufacturer .... or, at the very least, complain on their facebook pages!

As my grandmother would say "the squeaky wheel gets the grease".

If you insist on purchasing these anyway, my suggestion is to replace the puff with a thicker puff so it doesn't shut.

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

It's not you. It's the way they are manufactuing these compacts. Most of them are some type of plastic compound and just have that tiny slit. I use the tip of a metal nail file that are on nail clippers. Works every time and doesn't damage the compact. Honestly, they raise the price of the makeup and reduce the quality of the packaging. I question the shelf life of some o f these things but it's better than the heavy cardboard on other items.