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 effectively, however I’ve gotten requests for a cream blush possibility. After nailing a liquid foundation 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’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 exploit, however you’ll be able to tweak it to your preferences.
Cream Blush
Quite a lot of cream blush in the marketplace makes use of substances like dimethicone, silica, purple 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 could be a lot bolder and extra versatile than powder blush. Slightly goes a great 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 system have a hotter tone and the mica provides coloration and a glowy sparkle.
Substances 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 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 want 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 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 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 additional pigment. I used a mixture of a deep berry and a shiny pink. You may even add just a little 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 under, however you’ll be able to add kind of 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 tough to discover a powdered blush with out titanium dioxide, which can be toxic 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. In the event you don’t have a powdered blush you already like, then use the cocoa powder and mica possibility as a substitute. Plant-based pigments like ground beetroot yield a gritty product that doesn’t give pores and skin a lot coloration.
How one can 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 just a little in your cheekbones after which rub it up in the direction of your temples in small circles. The precise placement depends upon your face form and coloring.
When you’ve got a extremely dry pores and skin sort, 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 effectively over foundation.
Home made 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 just a little at a time and whisk till utterly included and clean.
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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 couple 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 precise 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.
Extra Ideas
- For a powdered model, try this recipe and take a look at my other homemade makeup recipes 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 would 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.
- On your eyes, strive my natural eye shadow recipe.
Have you ever ever used cream blush earlier than? Depart a remark and tell us!
