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Homemade Eyeshadow
This homemade natural eyeshadow works amazingly well and is easy to make!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Author:
Laura Ascher
Equipment
Empty eyeshadow palette (for pressed eyeshadow)
Small containers with lid (for powdered eyeshadow)
1/4 measuring teaspoon
1/16 measuring teaspoon
Dropper or pipette
Toothpick
Ingredients
¼
teaspoon
Arrowroot powder
¼
teaspoon
Bentonite clay
or preferred clay of choice
⅛
teaspoon
Mica powder
3
drops
Sweet Almond oil
(optional, see step 5-6)
1/16
teaspoon
Alcohol
(optional, see steps 5-6)
Instructions
For multiple colors, set out desired number of small mixing or dipping bowls.
Add 1/4 teaspoon each of arrowroot powder and bentonite clay into each bowl.
Stir in 1/8 of a teaspoon of desired color with a toothpick.
If making powdered eyeshadow, transfer to small airtight container.
If making pressed eyeshadow, add 3 drops of sweet almond oil and 1/16 teaspoon of alcohol to each bowl and stir until well combined.
Transfer eyeshadow to your empty eyeshadow tray and press down firmly with a coin or back of a spoon.
Allow to dry overnight before use.