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 system 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 slightly 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 substances like dimethicone, silica, crimson 6, and different substances I’m not thrilled with. Whereas extra corporations now make non-toxic choices, it’s normally cheaper to make your personal!
Cream blush has extra endurance and will 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 must throughout the summer time.
Relying on the substances used your blush can have a matte or dewy end. The cocoa powder helps the blush cream system have a hotter tone and the mica provides shade and a glowy sparkle.
Elements For the Finest 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 slightly extra time and 5 substances 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 gained’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 can even add slightly vitamin E oil for antioxidants and to increase the shelf life. Whereas I really 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 finest 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 additional pigment. I used a mixture of a deep berry and a vivid pink. You would even add slightly bronze or mauve mica to the combination for a extra complicated 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’ll be able to add roughly relying in your preferences. The extra pigment you add the stronger and bolder the colour might 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 tough to discover a powdered blush with out titanium dioxide, which will 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 considerations. If you happen to 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 sometimes use a blush brush to use this however you’ll be able to simply use your fingers. You’ll need to dab slightly in your cheekbones after which rub it up in direction of your temples in small circles. The precise placement depends upon your face form and coloring.
When you have a very dry pores and skin kind, it’s possible 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 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 slightly 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 slightly 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 be sure you’ve achieved the proper 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 should use 1-2 teaspoons of all-natural mineral powder. Go for a powdered pure mineral blush in your shade of alternative.
Further Ideas
- For a powdered model, try 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 clean blush/bronzer. Experiment with the colours till you get the specified shade. It’s going to look a lot darker whereas making it than it is going to 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.
- In your eyes, attempt my pure eye shadow recipe.
Have you ever ever used cream blush earlier than? Depart a remark and tell us!
