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 possibility. After nailing a liquid basis recipe, I made a decision to work on a creamy formulation 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 bit extra cocoa powder or warmer-toned pigments. I’ve included directions for the pigment quantities I exploit, however you possibly can tweak it to your preferences.
Cream Blush
Loads 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 corporations now make non-toxic choices, it’s often cheaper to make your personal!
Cream blush has extra endurance and might be a lot bolder and extra versatile than powder blush. Just a little goes a great distance. I additionally use a small quantity to darken my pure basis if I have to through the summer time.
Relying on the elements 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 extra time and 5 elements however permits extra customization because you’re making the bottom lotion your self.
In the event you’re making your personal blush base then you definitely’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 essential 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 bit 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’ll be able to then add mica powder for further pigment. I used a mix of a deep berry and a brilliant pink. You could possibly even add a bit 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 possibly can add roughly relying in your preferences. The extra pigment you add the stronger and bolder the colour will probably 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 might 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 issues. In the event you don’t have a powdered blush you already like, then use the cocoa powder and mica possibility as an alternative. Plant-based pigments like floor beetroot yield a gritty product that doesn’t give pores and skin a lot colour.
The best way to Apply It
I sometimes use a blush brush to use this however you possibly can simply use your fingers. You’ll need to dab a bit 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 very dry pores and skin sort, 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.
Home made Pure Cream Blush
Yield: 1 ounce
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.
For the whole DIY: Soften the shea butter and emulsifying wax in a double boiler till utterly melted.
Add the aloe a bit at a time and whisk till utterly integrated and easy.
Flip the warmth off and slowly add the colours. Add mica and cocoa powder a bit at a time till the specified colour is reached.
Dip the tip of a spoon into the combination and let cool for just a few seconds. Check the colour and protection in your cheek or the again of your hand to be sure you’ve achieved the best tone in your pores and skin.
Spoon the combination into the specified container and let cool.
As a substitute of the mica and cocoa powder, you should utilize 1-2 teaspoons of all-natural mineral powder. Go for a powdered pure mineral blush in your colour of alternative.
Extra Ideas
- For a powdered model, try 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 would look a lot darker whereas making it than it would 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.
- In your eyes, strive my pure eye shadow recipe.
Have you ever ever used cream blush earlier than? Depart a remark and tell us!
