The way to Make Cream Blush (Plus Bronzer)

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 really like that works properly, 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 components blush too.

You possibly can customise this cream blush to your pores and skin tone for a buildable tint. You probably 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 may tweak it to your preferences.

Cream Blush

Numerous cream blush in the marketplace makes use of elements like dimethicone, silica, pink 6, and different elements I’m not thrilled with. Whereas extra corporations 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. Just a little goes a great distance. I additionally use a small quantity to darken my pure basis if I have to in the course of the summer time.

Relying on the elements used your blush can have a matte or dewy end. The cocoa powder helps the blush cream components have a hotter tone and the mica provides colour and a glowy sparkle.

Elements 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.

1. For a less complicated model, use a pure pre-made lotion for the bottom and add colours and pigments as wanted.
2. The DIY base takes a bit of extra time and 5 elements however permits extra customization because you’re making the bottom lotion your self.

In case 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 bit of vitamin E oil for antioxidants and to increase the shelf life. Whereas I really 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 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 mix of a deep berry and a shiny pink. You might 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 under, however you may 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 colour 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 blended right into a basis or cream blush it doesn’t appear to have the identical toxicity issues. In case 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 way to Apply It

I sometimes use a blush brush to use this however you may 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.

You probably have a very 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 properly over basis.

Extra Ideas

• For a powdered model, try this recipe and take a look at my different do-it-yourself 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’ll look a lot darker whereas making it than it can 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 pure eye shadow recipe.

Have you ever ever used cream blush earlier than? Go away a remark and tell us!