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 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’ll be able to customise this cream blush to your pores and skin tone for a buildable tint. When you’ve got hotter undertones, then use a little bit 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
A number of cream blush available on the market makes use of elements like dimethicone, silica, crimson 6, and different elements I’m not thrilled with. Whereas extra firms now make non-toxic choices, it’s often cheaper to make your individual!
Cream blush has extra endurance and may be a lot bolder and extra versatile than powder blush. A little bit goes a great distance. I additionally use a small quantity to darken my pure basis if I have to throughout the summer time.
Relying on the elements 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 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 little bit extra time and 5 elements however permits extra customization because you’re making the bottom lotion your self.
Should you’re making your individual 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 elements. The fundamental elements 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 too add a little bit 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 Shade
This DIY begins off with both cocoa powder or pure mineral make-up for colorant. You’ll be able to then add mica powder for additional pigment. I used a mixture of a deep berry and a shiny pink. You might even add a little bit 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’ll be able to 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 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. Should you 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 shade.
The best way to Apply It
I usually use a blush brush to use this however you’ll be able to simply use your fingers. You’ll wish to dab a little bit in your cheekbones after which rub it up in the direction of your temples in small circles. The precise placement is determined by 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 nicely over basis.
Do-it-yourself 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 entire DIY: Soften the shea butter and emulsifying wax in a double boiler till utterly melted.
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Add the aloe a little bit 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 a little bit 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 couple of seconds. Check the colour and protection in your cheek or the again of your hand to be sure you’ve achieved the suitable tone on 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 shade of alternative.
Extra Suggestions
- 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 easy blush/bronzer. Experiment with the colours till you get the specified shade. It should look a lot darker whereas making it than it should 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.
- To your eyes, strive my pure eye shadow recipe.
Have you ever ever used cream blush earlier than? Go away a remark and tell us!
