11 DIY Blush Powder and Cheek Tint Recipes You Can Make at Home

Making your own makeup and beauty products has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Not only does it allow you to have complete control over the ingredients you use, but it can also save you money in the long run. When it comes to blush specifically, making your own can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only will you be able to customize the color to suit your own skin tone, but you can also experiment with different ingredients to create a product that is unique to you.

The beauty industry can often be misleading, with many products containing harmful chemicals and additives that can be damaging to our skin and overall health. By making your own blush, you can ensure that you are using natural ingredients that are safe and gentle on your skin. Many DIY blush recipes call for simple ingredients such as mica powders and cornstarch, which can be easily sourced and purchased online.

While getting started with making your own blush may seem daunting, the initial investment in ingredients and equipment can actually be quite affordable. When you consider the cost of store-bought blushes, which can range from $5 to over $100 per packet, making your own can be a cost-effective alternative. Plus, many of the ingredients used for making blush can be used in other DIY beauty products, allowing you to create a whole range of personalized products tailored to your needs.

Making your own blush is a great way to take control of your beauty routine and create a product that is both affordable and safe for your skin. With endless possibilities for customization and experimentation, it’s a fun and rewarding activity that can provide a sense of empowerment and satisfaction. So why not give it a try?

Arrowroot Powder and rose Mica are the 2 most common ingredients in these recipes and both are very affordable. For a container, I purchased these powder makeup containers because I loved the bamboo look and they worked really well for me.

DIY Homemade Cream Blush Recipe With Two Ingredients

DIY Natural blush

Blush Stain

DIY Natural Blush –

DIY Natural Blush – The Pistachio Project

Homemade Blush

Natural blush

Simple All Natural Beauty Recipes To Craft In Your Kitchen

DIY Beauty: 100% Natural Cream Blush

How To Make Natural Blush With Freeze-Dried Berries

Creamy Blush Sticks

Lip and cheek tint made with lipstick so not as natural but super easy for experimenting.

There’s always one cheeky elf who pushes things a little too far—and this time? He’s covered in Grinch Gunk! This fun, fizzy Grinch Gunk Bath Slime is a gooey, giggle-worthy bath treat that looks mischievous but is totally skin-safe. It’s squishy, jiggly, and dissolves into the bath for a silly Christmas soak your kids won’t forget.

Whether you’re staging your Elf on the Shelf’s latest misadventure or putting together a “Grinch Spa Kit” for holiday gifting, this bath-safe slime is part sensory play, part bath magic.

Why You’ll Love This Grinchy Goo

Safe and fun for kids
No harsh ingredients—just skin-loving gentle goo
Doubles as sensory play before bath time
Can be poured into the bath like a bath gel
Perfect for Elf on the Shelf setups or DIY stocking stuffers
Customisable with scent, shimmer, and fun containers

Ingredients – Guar Gum Gel Version (Skin-Safe, Natural)

Makes about 1 cup of Grinch Gunk

1 cup warm distilled water
1 tsp guar gum powder (natural thickener)
1 tbsp glycerin or aloe vera gel (skin soothing + slip)
5–10 drops peppermint essential oil (or vanilla-mint blend)
Green mica powder or food-safe soap colorant
1 tsp baking soda (optional, helps soothe skin)
Small jar or squishy tub container

Optional:

A pinch of eco-safe glitter
Mini plastic Grinch or Elf toy
Printable “Help! The Grinch Got Me!” tag

Melt-and-Pour Version (For Squishy Soap-Like Texture)

½ cup clear melt-and-pour soap base, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable glycerin
Green soap colorant or mica
5 drops peppermint essential oil
Heat-safe jar or silicone mold

How to Make – Guar Gum Version

In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and glycerin.
Slowly sprinkle in the guar gum powder, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Add baking soda, essential oils, and green mica. Whisk again until smooth and gooey.
Add glitter or shimmer if using. Pour into small jars.
Let sit uncovered for 10–15 minutes before sealing.

How to Make – Melt & Pour Version

Gently melt soap base in microwave or double boiler until fully liquid.
Stir in glycerin, mica, and essential oils.
Pour into jar or mold and allow to cool and firm up. The result: a jiggly, jello-like slab of bath slime!

How to Use Grinch Bath Slime

Scoop a tablespoon or two into the tub as the water runs
Rub between hands for silly slime play before rinsing
Watch it dissolve into a silky, minty soak
Store leftovers sealed, out of sunlight, for 1–2 weeks (guar gum version)

Note: As with all kids’ bath products, adult supervision is recommended. Avoid eyes and mouth.

Elf on the Shelf Setup

Here’s how to make your elf’s Grinch-y mischief come to life:

Place your Elf in a clear jar of green slime
Add a sign that says:
“HELP! The Grinch Got Me!”
Scatter a few green drops or slime trails around the counter
Leave behind a note that says:
“I tried to sneak a treat, but the Grinch left me stuck in goo! Scoop some into your bath—if you dare!”

Gifting Tips

Grinch Gunk makes an adorable DIY gift for:

Christmas Eve boxes
Classmate gifts
Stocking stuffers
Holiday bath kits
Grinch movie night party favours

Packaging ideas:

Green slime in mini jam jars
Labelled with: “Grinch Gunk – For When You’ve Been a Little Naughty”
Tie with black ribbon or pipe cleaner “antlers”
Pair with a mini candy cane or elf sticker

This Grinch Gunk Bath Slime brings just the right amount of holiday chaos to bath time. It’s festive, fun, and full of sensory magic—and the perfect way to turn a simple soak into a giggly, sparkly memory.

Have you read?