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 nicely, 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 may customise this cream blush to your pores and skin tone for a buildable tint. When you’ve got hotter undertones, then use just a little 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
Numerous cream blush available on the market makes use of components like dimethicone, silica, crimson 6, and different components I’m not thrilled with. Whereas extra firms now make non-toxic choices, it’s normally cheaper to make your individual!
Cream blush has extra endurance and could be a lot bolder and extra versatile than powder blush. Somewhat goes a good distance. I additionally use a small quantity to darken my pure basis if I have to through the summer season.
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 just a little extra time and 5 components however permits extra customization because you’re making the bottom lotion your self.
When you’re making your individual blush base then you definately’ll want shea butter, aloe vera gel, and emulsifying wax. Beeswax received’t work right here as a result of we want 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 too can add just a little vitamin E oil for antioxidants and to increase the shelf life. Whereas I like recent 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 Coloration
This DIY begins off with both cocoa powder or pure mineral make-up for colorant. You may then add mica powder for further pigment. I used a mixture of a deep berry and a vivid pink. You could possibly even add just a little 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 shall 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 combined right into a basis or cream blush it doesn’t appear to have the identical toxicity issues. When you don’t have a powdered blush you already like, then use the cocoa powder and mica choice as a substitute. Plant-based pigments like floor beetroot yield a gritty product that doesn’t give pores and skin a lot coloration.
Learn how to Apply It
I sometimes use a blush brush to use this however you possibly can simply use your fingers. You’ll need to dab just a little in your cheekbones after which rub it up in the direction of your temples in small circles. The precise placement is dependent upon your face form and coloring.
When you’ve got a very dry pores and skin kind, chances are you’ll want to use moisturizer or primer to your face first. I discover the shea butter provides this a creamy and moisturizing really feel that works nicely over basis.
Selfmade 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 just a little at a time and whisk till fully integrated and easy.
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Flip the warmth off and slowly add the colours. Add mica and cocoa powder just a little 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 number of seconds. Take a look at the colour and protection in your cheek or the again of your hand to be sure you’ve achieved the best tone to your pores and skin.
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Spoon the combination into the specified container and let cool.
As a substitute 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.
Extra Ideas
- For a powdered model, take a look at 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 easy blush/bronzer. Experiment with the colours till you get the specified shade. It can 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 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.
- On your eyes, attempt my pure eye shadow recipe.
Have you ever ever used cream blush earlier than? Depart a remark and tell us!
