Learn how to make lipstick with this all-natural and straightforward recipe. Using simple ingredients and natural colorants, you can make your very own lipstick that lasts! I have made several different makeup recipes over the years to limit chemical exposure, including recipes that I love, such as foundation, setting powder, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. Even after making lip gloss and lip balm, I underestimated the difference between those and tinted lipstick. However, using a … [Read more...]
Homemade Eyeshadow
Make your own homemade eyeshadow that is both safe and long-lasting with this simple recipe. With a few all-natural ingredients you can make a toxic-free eyeshadow that really works! I love making my own makeup. First off, making my own ensures me that I am using all-natural ingredients that I know will not be harmful to my skin or overall wellness. Second, making your own makeup is very cost-effective and so easy to do. Foundation was the first makeup post I wrote, and I have received … [Read more...]
DIY Setting Powder
This DIY setting powder can help your makeup stay on longer, prevent foundation from rubbing off and reduce shine. Making your own setting powder is easy, cost-effective, and made with natural ingredients. What is Setting Powder? The setting powder does exactly what the name says; it "sets" makeup or holds it in place. Using a setting powder will help different makeups like blush cream last throughout the whole day. Setting powder can be translucent, or it can have a slight color … [Read more...]
Homemade Mascara that Doesn’t Smudge
Learn how to make your own mascara with activated charcoal, bentonite clay, vegetable glycerin, aloe vera, and beeswax. This homemade mascara works great and does not smudge. Making your own makeup isn't as hard as it seems. In fact, a lot of makeups share the same ingredients, such as eyeliner and mascara, so you might as well make both. Some of the ingredients in homemade makeup might surprise you and most likely, you already have some of them on hand. I know when I started making … [Read more...]
How to Make Eyeliner
Homemade waterproof eyeliner made with beeswax, oil, and activated charcoal. With just 3 ingredients, it is super easy to make and use. Anytime we "put" something on our skin, especially in sensitive areas such as around the eyes, it is necessary to be aware of the ingredients and the potential effects they will have on the skin. Conventional eyeliners are often filled with ingredients that can irritate the eyes. Over time, using eyeliner on the inner eyelid can be harmful to your eyes. … [Read more...]
All Natural DIY Foundation Recipe for a Flawless Finish
Making your own all-natural foundation is easier than you think! By making the switch, you will save time, money and cut down on harmful ingredients found in beauty products. Foundation can be made with just a few ingredients, most of which can be found right in your pantry. Cinnamon, cocoa powder, or arrowroot powder can be used to make the perfect skin color match in your homemade face powder. I started making my own face wash and face moisturizers years ago to cut down on toxins … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
