A method and device for use on pressed powders, such as those used in cosmetics. The inventive method uses a pressing device in order to repair broken and cracked pieces of powder. The repair device preferably includes a housing and a pressing mechanism. Preferably, repair device includes a magnet located on either the base of the housing or on a plate intended to receive a container. Preferably, repair device uses a screw and nut assembly for the pressing mechanism. The base includes a receiving plate connected to which rotates while the user is rotating the pressing mechanism. Preferably, pressing mechanism includes a few parts—a shaft or a screw, a handle, and a compressing plate. Preferably, the compressing plate is made to be removable from either the shaft or the screw.