Packing makeup can be tricky to pull off—delicate pressed powders and eyeshadows don’t always hold up against bumpy travel conditions, resulting in a compact full of powdery shards. Check out the video below to learn how to pack makeup for travel so your cosmetics arrive at their destination safely intact. All you’ll need are some cotton balls and a hankering for some clever makeup storage ideas.  

Video: Andy Seifert, Groupon. Demonstration: Shelby Kimbrough, Groupon