I’ve been experimenting with home made make-up for years, from DIY concealer and highlighter to lip balm to mascara. I’ve a powder blush I like that works effectively, 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 method 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’ll be able to tweak it to your preferences.
Cream Blush
A number of cream blush in the marketplace makes use of components like dimethicone, silica, purple 6, and different components I’m not thrilled with. Whereas extra corporations 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. Slightly goes a good distance. I additionally use a small quantity to darken my pure basis if I have to in the course of the summer time.
Relying on the components used your blush can have a matte or dewy end. The cocoa powder helps the blush cream method have a hotter tone and the mica provides coloration and a glowy sparkle.
Components 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 a less complicated 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 components however permits extra customization because you’re making the bottom lotion your self.
If you happen to’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 components. The fundamental components 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 may also 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 greatest right here.
Customise Your Cream Blush Colour
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 brilliant pink. You could possibly even add a bit bronze or mauve mica to the combo for a extra advanced 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’ll be able to add roughly relying in your preferences. The extra pigment you add the stronger and bolder the colour will probably 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 troublesome 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. If you happen to 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 sometimes use a blush brush to use this however you’ll be able to simply use your fingers. You’ll wish 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 very dry pores and skin sort, chances are you’ll 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 effectively 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 whole DIY: Soften the shea butter and emulsifying wax in a double boiler till utterly melted.
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Add the aloe a bit at a time and whisk till utterly 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 a couple of seconds. Check the colour and protection in your cheek or the again of your hand to be sure you’ve achieved the best tone on 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 Ideas
- For a powdered model, take a look at this recipe and take a look at my different home made 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’ll look a lot darker whereas making it than it would on the pores and skin.
- Including extra vegetable wax with the home made lotion base will make a thicker and longer-lasting blush/bronzer. Utilizing extra aloe makes a smoother and extra refined 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!
