If you love the fresh, dewy glow of cream blush but not the slew of parabens and phthalates that are used to achieve it, I think you’ll love these simple DIY cream blush and lip tint recipes.
They create a dewy finish that makes skin glow, and are made with non-toxic, natural and/or organic ingredients. Also, if you’re like me and sometimes want more of a matte finish, you can use your leftover ingredients to make homemade powdered blush and this tinted lip balm. The tinted balm is more translucent than the recipes below (which are more like lipstick), making it perfect for light makeup days.
Want non-toxic makeup without making your own?
When I don’t have time to make my own there are some clean products I turn to. You can find them in the top section of my shopping guide.
Now let’s get back to the recipe . . .
DIY Cream Blush And Lip Tint
Like my natural powdered blush, the recipes below contain the same 3-4 ingredients in different ratios. Number one is pure pink, while number two is pink with a bit of bronze mixed in. Number three is plum colored when applied to the lips and bronzy pink when applied to the cheeks.
Each recipe fits in one of these 1/2 ounce tins.
Ingredients
- rose mica powder (I used this one)
- cacao powder (this is what I use because I have it on hand to make homemade hot chocolate, but you could also use any inexpensive cocoa powder found at your local store)
- kaolin clay (I used this one)
- shea butter (Find it here)
Recipe #1 – Pure Pink
- 2 level teaspoons rose mica powder
- 1 teaspoon kaolin clay
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon shea butter
Recipe #2 – Pink With A Touch Of Bronze
- 1 level teaspoon rose mica powder
- 1 level teaspoon cacao powder or cocoa powder, depending on what you have on hand
- 2 1/4 teaspoons shea butter
Recipe #3 – Sun-Kissed
- 2 1/4 level teaspoons cacao powder or cocoa powder, depending on what you have on hand
- 3/4 level teaspoon rose mica powder
- 2 1/4 teaspoons shea butter
To Make
Combine ingredients using a mortar and pestle or small bowl and a fork. Transfer to a 1/2 ounce tin for storage.
Shelf Life
1+ years
To Use
Apply a small amount to your cheeks or lips and smooth over skin.
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