DIY Lip Gloss

Have you ever wondered how to make lip gloss at home?  Learn how to make natural lip gloss with only 4-ingredients! This easy recipe is made with all-natural ingredients, is soothing to dry lips, and only costs pennies per tube to make.

DIY lip gloss is so fun to make and can be customized any way you want. The main ingredients needed to make lip gloss at home are olive oil, coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax. I recommend taking it a step further by adding in color as well as essential oils for a beautiful scent, added benefits and flavor.

My daughter was pretty excited about this project and quickly decided that all of her friends and cousins needed a tube too. She is right; this homemade lip gloss would make the perfect gift for anyone on your list or a fun DIY to do on your next girls’ night. 

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HOW TO MAKE NATURAL LIP GLOSS

So, to make this lip gloss, really all you need is a carrier oil and butter-no, not the kind you eat. For real, it is that simple. I am using olive oil and coconut oil, but any carrier oil will do. You could also use sweet almond oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, or grapeseed oil.  Learn more about carrier oils here. 

For the butter, I am using mango butter. You could also use shea butter, cocoa butter, or a combination of all three. Mango butter is my favorite for lips because it is very smooth and hydrating. Mango butter also works well in homemade whipped body butter and my baking soda free deodorant recipe. 

You can add in natural skin-safe dyes or herbal powders to add color to your lip gloss. Or you can leave it just the way it is, and it will still work great! 

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INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil 
• 2 tablespoons mango butter 
• 1 tablespoon beeswax 
• 10 drops of essential oil (optional)
• Natural coloring (optional) 
• Empty lip gloss container 

HOMEMADE LIP GLOSS RECIPE 

1. Melt the olive oil, coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax in a double boiler.
2. Once all the ingredients are melted, remove them from the heat. 
3. Add in essential oils and coloring if using. Stir well to combine.
4. Pour into lip gloss tube or small lip balm container.

TIPS

You will need to work fast when making this recipe as the ingredients will harden pretty quickly. For best results, have everything set up and ready before starting. Make sure your lip gloss tubes are open and standing upright, ready to pour the liquid in.

The olive oil and fractionated coconut oil will not harden, but the mango butter and beeswax will. This will make the perfect consistency for your lip gloss.

If you live in a warm climate, you may want to store your lip gloss in the refrigerator to keep it from melting. 

LIP GLOSS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Adding in essential oils is optional if you decide to, there are a few things you need to know. It is important to note that some citrus essential oils are photosensitive and should be avoided in direct sunlight. I love the smell and taste of wild orange essential oil, but this one should be used with caution.

Because we are using essential oils so close to the mouth, it is important only to use essential oils that are safe for internal use. Or be sure to avoid getting the lip gloss in the mouth; this might be hard if you are making this for a child.

Be sure to avoid using hot essential oils such as oregano, clove, cinnamon, thyme, and ginger in your homemade lip gloss. These oils can cause skin irritations if not diluted properly and when used on sensitive skin such as the lips. 

Some of my favorite essential oils to use are

• lavender
• frankincense
• peppermint. Peppermint essential oil feels especially good on dry, chapped lips. (or make your own homemade chapstick)

HOW TO TINT LIP GLOSS AT HOME

Making the lip gloss a different color is a great way to customize your homemade lip gloss even more. You can most certainly leave it the way it is, and it will have a creamy yellowish color, depending on if you use white or yellow beeswax. 

I actually color these using the same tints as my blush cream and lip liner by using beetroot powder, hibiscus powder, or even cocoa powder.

Or you can use skin-safe natural dyes, similar to what you would add to a bath bomb.  If you are using powders, I suggest starting with a small amount, about 1/4 of a teaspoon, and adding more until the desired color is reached.

If you are using skin-safe coloring you can start with 2-3 drops and add more as needed. 

To lighten or darken any color option below, add in cocoa powder or arrowroot powder. 

• Red: Beetroot powder
• Orange: Ground paprika 
• Yellow: Ground ginger 
• Pink: Hibiscus powder
• Green: Macha powder
• Brown: Cocoa powder

DIY LIP GLOSS WITHOUT BEESWAX

If you are vegan or prefer not to use beeswax, you can substitute it for soy wax or candelilla wax, as you’ll find in my vegan lip balm recipe. You will use the same amount, and the lip gloss will come out with a similar consistency.  You can also omit the wax altogether if you want the lip gloss to be more of a liquid. 

DOES LIP GLOSS NEED A PRESERVATIVE?

Because we are not using any water in this recipe, it is OK to skip on the preservative. The ingredients in this lip gloss will last for at least a year at room temperature. Be sure to store in a cool, dark place and in an airtight container to keep the lip gloss fresh longer. 

BEST CONTAINER FOR HOMEMADE LIP GLOSS 

You can use a lip gloss tube, squeezable lip gloss container, or a small lip balm container to store your lip gloss. I do not recommend using a roller top tube as this gloss will not be a thin liquid and could clog up in one of those dispensers. 

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DIY Lip Gloss

Laura Ascher

DIY lip gloss is so fun to make and can be customized any way you want. All you need to make lip gloss at home is olive oil, coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax. You can add in color and essential oils for more added benefits and flavor! 

4.50 from 75 votes

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Project Type Bath and Beauty

Create ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Active Time 5 minutes mins

Additional Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Yield 4 tubes

Equipment

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  Lip gloss tubes

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 4 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons mango butter
• ▢ 1 tablespoon beeswax
• ▢ 10 drops of essential oil optional
• ▢ Natural coloring optional

Instructions

 

• Melt the olive oil, coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax in a double boiler.
• Once all the ingredients are melted, remove them from the heat. 
• Add in essential oils and coloring if using. Stir well to combine.
• Pour into lip gloss tube or small lip balm container.

Notes

For visual guidance, I’ve included the complete step-by-step video tutorial above!

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