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 really 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 components blush too.
You possibly can customise this cream blush to your pores and skin tone for a buildable tint. When you have 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
A number of cream blush in the marketplace makes use of substances like dimethicone, silica, crimson 6, and different substances I’m not thrilled with. Whereas extra firms now make non-toxic choices, it’s normally cheaper to make your personal!
Cream blush has extra endurance and may be a lot bolder and extra versatile than powder blush. A little bit goes a good distance. I additionally use a small quantity to darken my pure basis if I must through the summer time.
Relying on the substances used your blush can have a matte or dewy end. The cocoa powder helps the blush cream components have a hotter tone and the mica provides shade 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 an easier 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 substances however permits extra customization because you’re making the bottom lotion your self.
In the event you’re making your personal blush base you then’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 substances. The fundamental substances 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 as well add just a little vitamin E oil for antioxidants and to increase the shelf life. Whereas I really like contemporary aloe vera, it has a really brief shelf life in DIY skincare recipes. Utilizing a premade and naturally preserved aloe vera gel works greatest right here.
Customise Your Cream Blush Coloration
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 mix of a deep berry and a shiny pink. You can even add just a little bronze or mauve mica to the combo for a extra advanced shade 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 under, however you possibly can add roughly relying in your preferences. The extra pigment you add the stronger and bolder the colour can 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 shade of alternative
It’s troublesome to discover a powdered blush with out titanium dioxide, which may 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 considerations. In the event 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 shade.
The right way to Apply It
I usually use a blush brush to use this however you possibly can simply use your fingers. You’ll wish 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 relies on your face form and coloring.
When you have a extremely dry pores and skin kind, you might 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.
Home made Pure Cream Blush
Yield: 1 ounce
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If making the easy model… simply combine the natural lotion and 1-2 teaspoons of mineral powder (or mica powder and cocoa powder) to get the specified shade 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 just a little at a time and whisk till utterly 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 shade 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 ensure you’ve achieved the fitting tone in 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 should utilize 1-2 teaspoons of all-natural mineral powder. Go for a powdered pure mineral blush in your shade of alternative.
Further Suggestions
- 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 should look a lot darker whereas making it than it’ll 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.
- To your eyes, attempt my pure eye shadow recipe.
Have you ever ever used cream blush earlier than? Depart a remark and tell us!