I’ve been experimenting with do-it-yourself make-up for years, from DIY concealer and highlighter to lip balm to mascara. I’ve a powder blush I like that works properly, however I’ve gotten requests for a cream blush choice. After nailing a liquid basis recipe, I made a decision to work on a creamy system blush too.
You possibly can customise this cream blush to your pores and skin tone for a buildable tint. In case you have hotter undertones, then use a bit extra cocoa powder or warmer-toned pigments. I’ve included directions for the pigment quantities I take advantage of, however you possibly can tweak it to your preferences.
Cream Blush
A variety of cream blush available on the market makes use of elements like dimethicone, silica, purple 6, and different elements I’m not thrilled with. Whereas extra firms now make non-toxic choices, it’s often cheaper to make your personal!
Cream blush has extra endurance and could be a lot bolder and extra versatile than powder blush. Somewhat goes a great distance. I additionally use a small quantity to darken my pure basis if I have to throughout the summer time.
Relying on the elements used your blush can have a matte or dewy end. The cocoa powder helps the blush cream system have a hotter tone and the mica provides coloration and a glowy sparkle.
Substances For the Greatest Blush
There are two choices for this recipe. One makes use of a pre-made lotion, whereas the opposite is a DIY liquid base.
- For an easier model, use a pure pre-made lotion for the bottom and add colours and pigments as wanted.
- The DIY base takes a bit extra time and 5 elements however permits extra customization because you’re making the bottom lotion your self.
Should you’re making your personal blush base then you definitely’ll want shea butter, aloe vera gel, and emulsifying wax. Beeswax received’t work right here as a result of we’d like the emulsifying wax to mix the water and oil-soluble elements. The fundamental elements are the identical as my liquid basis recipe.
The aloe vera is hydrating and the shea butter is nourishing for dry pores and skin. You can too add a bit vitamin E oil for antioxidants and to increase the shelf life. Whereas I like contemporary aloe vera, it has a really quick shelf life in DIY skincare recipes. Utilizing a premade and naturally preserved aloe vera gel works finest right here.
Customise Your Cream Blush Shade
This DIY begins off with both cocoa powder or pure mineral make-up for colorant. You possibly can then add mica powder for further pigment. I used a mixture of a deep berry and a shiny pink. You may even add a bit bronze or mauve mica to the combo for a extra complicated coloration palette.
Begin out with just a bit bit and add extra till you get the colour you need. I included the precise quantities I used within the recipe beneath, however you possibly can add roughly relying in your preferences. The extra pigment you add the stronger and bolder the colour might be.
- Use 1/4 to 1 teaspoon cocoa powder AND 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mica powder.
- OR use 1-2 teaspoons of pure mineral powder in your coloration of selection
It’s tough to discover a powdered blush with out titanium dioxide, which could be poisonous if inhaled as a powder. As soon as it’s blended right into a basis or cream blush it doesn’t appear to have the identical toxicity issues. Should you don’t have a powdered blush you already like, then use the cocoa powder and mica choice as an alternative. Plant-based pigments like floor beetroot yield a gritty product that doesn’t give pores and skin a lot coloration.
Find out how to Apply It
I usually use a blush brush to use this however you possibly can simply use your fingers. You’ll need to dab a bit in your cheekbones after which rub it up in direction of your temples in small circles. The precise placement is dependent upon your face form and coloring.
In case you have a extremely dry pores and skin sort, you could want to use moisturizer or primer to your face first. I discover the shea butter offers this a creamy and moisturizing really feel that works properly over basis.
Do-it-yourself Pure Cream Blush
Yield: 1 ounce
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If making the straightforward model… simply combine the natural lotion and 1-2 teaspoons of mineral powder (or mica powder and cocoa powder) to get the specified coloration and consistency.
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For the entire DIY: Soften the shea butter and emulsifying wax in a double boiler till fully melted.
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Add the aloe a bit at a time and whisk till fully integrated and clean.
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Flip the warmth off and slowly add the colours. Add mica and cocoa powder a bit at a time till the specified coloration is reached.
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Dip the tip of a spoon into the combination and let cool for just a few seconds. Take a look at the colour and protection in your cheek or the again of your hand to be sure to’ve achieved the precise tone in your pores and skin.
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Spoon the combination into the specified container and let cool.
As an alternative of the mica and cocoa powder, you need to use 1-2 teaspoons of all-natural mineral powder. Go for a powdered pure mineral blush in your coloration of selection.
Further Suggestions
- For a powdered model, try this recipe and take a look at my different do-it-yourself make-up recipes right here.
- Including colours (mica powders and cocoa powder) to a pre-made lotion will create a really clean blush/bronzer. Experiment with the colours till you get the specified shade. It is going to look a lot darker whereas making it than it should on the pores and skin.
- Including extra vegetable wax with the do-it-yourself lotion base will make a thicker and longer-lasting blush/bronzer. Utilizing extra aloe makes a smoother and extra delicate combine.
- Including extra reddish mica powders will give a extra rose/pink hue like a blush whereas extra cocoa powder or bronze mica will create a bronzer or extra tan combination.
- In your eyes, attempt my pure eye shadow recipe.
Have you ever ever used cream blush earlier than? Go away a remark and tell us!
