9 Recipes To Make Your Own Cosmetics

Making your own cosmetics at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only do you have complete control over the ingredients, but it can also be a cost-effective way to maintain your beauty regimen. Many store-bought cosmetics contain harmful chemicals that can be detrimental to your skin, and making your own ensures that you know exactly what is going into your products. From lip balms to facial masks, these 9 DIY cosmetic recipes are easy to follow and perfect for those who are new to the world of homemade cosmetics. Whether you’re looking for a new beauty routine or just want to experiment with something new, these recipes are a great place to start.

1- Homemade Foundation Powder from Thank Your Body

2- Homemade Shimmer Lipstick from Humble Bee and Me

3- DIY Eye Makeup Remover from It’s Just My Life

4- Homemade Eyeliner from The Coconut Mama

5- Facial Moisturizer from Say Not Sweet Anne

6- Blush Powder from Yum Universe

7- DIY Natural Sunscreen from A Blossoming Life

8- DIY Setting Spray from The Mama’s Girls

9- Homemade Mascara from A Blossoming Life

Mineral Foundation Powder

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
1 teaspoon white kaolin clay
1 teaspoon yellow iron oxide
1/4 teaspoon red iron oxide
1/4 teaspoon brown iron oxide
Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix together the arrowroot powder and kaolin clay.
Add in the iron oxides and mix well until the color is even.
Transfer the mixture to a small container with a lid.
Apply with a makeup brush as you would any foundation powder.

Mineral Blush Powder

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 1 teaspoon white kaolin clay
• 1/2 teaspoon pink mica powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red iron oxide
• 1/8 teaspoon brown iron oxide

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the arrowroot powder and kaolin clay.
2. Add in the mica powder and iron oxides and mix well until the color is even.
3. Transfer the mixture to a small container with a lid.
4. Apply with a makeup brush as you would any blush powder.

Mineral Eye Shadow Powder

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 1 teaspoon white kaolin clay
• 1/4 teaspoon green mica powder
• 1/4 teaspoon blue mica powder
• 1/8 teaspoon yellow iron oxide

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the arrowroot powder and kaolin clay.
2. Add in the mica powders and iron oxide and mix well until the color is even.
3. Transfer the mixture to a small container with a lid.
4. Apply with a makeup brush as you would any eye shadow powder.