You might try getting a vet syringe at the pet/farm supply store and then putting all the makeup from the tube into the syringe. Then just put the needle into the tube's opening and put it all back in. It's how I refill my travel size tubes and it works really well! The only caution is to be sure the needle you get with the syringe will fit into the opening. When I first bought mine, I took in the tube with the smallest opening and so got the best needle size. I just rinse it with water and alcohol after each "refill" and store it in my travel stuff. Oh I also use it to squirt water and alcohol into empty tubes to be sure there isn't a bunch of old makeup or cream in them. The alcohol helps them to dry - don't put the lid on for a few days.