The right way to Make Cream Blush (Plus Bronzer)


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 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 formulation blush too.

You may customise this cream blush to your pores and skin tone for a buildable tint. You probably have hotter undertones, then use slightly 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

Loads of cream blush available on the market makes use of components like dimethicone, silica, pink 6, and different components I’m not thrilled with. Whereas extra corporations now make non-toxic choices, it’s normally cheaper to make your individual!

Cream blush has extra endurance and will be a lot bolder and extra versatile than powder blush. A bit goes a great distance. I additionally use a small quantity to darken my pure basis if I have to through the summer season.

Relying on the components 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 coloration and a glowy sparkle.

Substances 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 slightly extra time and 5 components however permits extra customization because you’re making the bottom lotion your self.

In the event 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 want the emulsifying wax to mix the water and oil-soluble components. The essential components 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 even add slightly 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 may then add mica powder for additional pigment. I used a mixture of a deep berry and a vibrant pink. You possibly can even add slightly bronze or mauve mica to the combination for a extra complicated coloration 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 may add roughly relying in your preferences. The extra pigment you add the stronger and bolder the colour can 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 coloration of selection

It’s tough to discover a powdered blush with out titanium dioxide, which will 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. 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 coloration.

The right way to Apply It

I usually use a blush brush to use this however you may simply use your fingers. You’ll need to dab slightly 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.

You probably have a extremely 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 properly over basis.

Home made Pure Cream Blush

Prep Time5 minutes

Lively Time7 minutes

Complete Time12 minutes

Yield: 1 ounce

Writer: Katie Wells

  • 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 coloration and consistency.

  • For the entire DIY: Soften the shea butter and emulsifying wax in a double boiler till utterly melted.

  • Add the aloe slightly at a time and whisk till utterly integrated and easy.

  • Flip the warmth off and slowly add the colours. Add mica and cocoa powder slightly at a time till the specified coloration is reached.

  • Dip the tip of a spoon into the combination and let cool for a number of seconds. Take a look at the colour and protection in your cheek or the again of your hand to be sure you’ve achieved the precise tone on your pores and skin.

  • Spoon the combination into the specified container and let cool.

As an alternative 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 coloration of selection.

Further 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 would 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.
  • In your eyes, strive my pure eye shadow recipe.

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

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