I’ve been experimenting with selfmade 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 formulation blush too.
You possibly can customise this cream blush to your pores and skin tone for a buildable tint. In case you have hotter undertones, then use a bit of 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
Plenty 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 often cheaper to make your personal!
Cream blush has extra endurance and will be a lot bolder and extra versatile than powder blush. Just a little goes a good distance. I additionally use a small quantity to darken my pure basis if I must in the course of the summer season.
Relying on the substances used your blush can have a matte or dewy end. The cocoa powder helps the blush cream formulation have a hotter tone and the mica provides colour 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 a bit of 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 want the emulsifying wax to mix the water and oil-soluble substances. The essential 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. It’s also possible to add a bit of vitamin E oil for antioxidants and to increase the shelf life. Whereas I like recent 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 additional pigment. I used a mixture of a deep berry and a brilliant pink. You would even add a bit of bronze or mauve mica to the combination for a extra advanced colour 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’ll be able to add roughly relying in your preferences. The extra pigment you add the stronger and bolder the colour will likely 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 colour of alternative
It’s troublesome 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 considerations. If you happen to 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 colour.
How you 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 a bit of 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.
In case you have a very dry pores and skin sort, you could 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.
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 colour 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 a bit of 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 a bit of at a time till the specified colour 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 ensure you’ve achieved the best 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 should use 1-2 teaspoons of all-natural mineral powder. Go for a powdered pure mineral blush in your colour of alternative.
Further Suggestions
- For a powdered model, take a look at 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 easy blush/bronzer. Experiment with the colours till you get the specified shade. It should look a lot darker whereas making it than it would on the pores and skin.
- Including extra vegetable wax with the selfmade 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 natural eye shadow recipe.
Have you ever ever used cream blush earlier than? Depart a remark and tell us!
