How to Make Homemade Makeup with Natural Ingredients

Do you love makeup, but the makeup does not love you back?

Be it a dash of ultra smooth face powder, rosy-tinted lip gloss, and blush or the deepest black kohl for those flattering eyes. If all these are part of your everyday morning ritual, you will agree that your beauty is consuming a lot from your bank account. Cosmetics are also loaded with various chemicals, and no matter how much they claim to be skin-friendly, it’s a faux mate!

These beauty products comprise harmful dyes, preservatives, and toxins that can damage your skin, cause cancer, and affect your endocrine system. Scary, right?

There are few brands that use skin-friendly and natural ingredients, but let’s not even start with the exorbitant price tags that they carry. However, you could make your own homemade makeup with natural ingredients.

As daunting as it may sound, making your own makeup products is not rocket science. You do not need a degree in cosmetology. You may not be able to break into the beauty industry, or maybe one day you will. Good luck with that! But you certainly can save your skin from the harmful stuff.

To get you started, here are the eight recipes to make homemade makeup that you can try using simple household ingredients.

Remember, for anything that you make; you will have to adjust the ingredients to get the desired coloring.

Method 1: Homemade Foundation Powder

Foundation powder is the most elementary item in the world of makeup. It helps even out your skin tone and gives a flawless complexion. In this method, we have used arrowroot powder as the base and added cocoa powder and cinnamon for the tint. Cocoa powder helps repair skin damage.

Things you’ll need:

• Arrowroot powder(softens skin) - 1 tablespoon
• Cocoa powder (repairs skin damage) - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon powder (prevents acne) - 1 teaspoon

Step 1. Blend cocoa powder and cinnamon powder

• Start with taking 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder in a bowl.
• Now add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder to the cocoa powder.

Step 2. Add arrowroot powder to get the desired tint and store

• Add 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder to the cocoa and cinnamon powder.
• Mix all the ingredients well.
• Test the color on the inside of your arm. You can increase or decrease the quantity of the two ingredients to match the powder with your skin tone.
• Scoop the prepared foundation powder in an easy-to-use container.
• Apply like a regular face powder using a soft makeup brush.

Method 2: Homemade Foundation Cream

Give a smooth finish to your base makeup, as well as offer more nourishment and coverage to your skin with this DIY foundation cream.

Things you’ll need:

• Organic Almond Oil - ¼ cup
• Mango butter - 2 tablespoons
• Cocoa Butter - 2 tablespoon
• Beeswax (optional) - 1 tablespoon
• Vitamin E Oil Capsules - 2
• Zinc Oxide Powder - 1 tablespoon
• Cinnamon Powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cocoa Powder - 1 teaspoon

Step 1. Melt and mix butter, oil, and beeswax in a double boiler

• Place a large pan on the stove and fill it a quarter with water. Put a heat-proof glass bowl inside the pan, and your double boiler is ready.
• Start pouring ¼ cup of organic almond oil in the bowl.
• Drop 1 tablespoon of beeswax. Optionally adding beeswax helps it to solidify easily.
• Add 2 tablespoons of mango butter and 2 tablespoons of cocoa butter.

• Prick and squeeze out oil from 2 vitamin E capsules.
• Stir the ingredients on medium heat until the butter melt and all the ingredients blend well.

Step 2. Remove from heat and add zinc oxide powder

• Remove the bowl from the double boiler and let it cool down for a few minutes.
• Once the mix begins to solidify, whisk it vigorously to remove the lumps and to get a cream-like consistency.
• Keep whisking and add 1 tablespoon of zinc oxide Blend it thoroughly in the mix.

Step 3. Add cinnamon and cocoa powder to the mix

• Add 1 teaspoon each of cocoa powder and cinnamon powder while whisking continuously.
• You can test the mixture on your inner arm to match the cream color with the tone of your skin. If needed, increase the quantity of cocoa and cinnamon powder to darken the shade or zinc oxide powder to lighten it.

Step 4. Transfer to a container and store

• Pour out the cream in a lidded jar and store it in a cool place.
• Try to utilize the cream within a month.

Method 3: Homemade Natural Blush

You can get naturally flushed cheeks by making a pink or brown blush at home using hibiscus powder for pink blush or cocoa powder to get brown tint. The powdered blushes will stay good for 2 to 3 months.

#Pink Blush

Things you’ll need:

• Arrowroot powder (softens skin)—½ tablespoon
• Hibiscus powder (lends pink tint)—1 teaspoon

Step 1. Mix arrowroot powder and hibiscus powder

• Take ½ tablespoon of arrowroot powder in a bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon of hibiscus powder and mix well.
• There is no exact science to it though. You can vary the quantities of both the ingredients to get a shade that suits you. Test it on your inner arm and continue to darken or lighten it as per your liking.

Step 2. Store the blush in a small jar and use

• Transfer the natural blush to an old blush container or a small jar.
• Tap a makeup brush on the powder and apply it on the apples of your cheeks.

#Brown Blush

Things you’ll need:

• Cocoa powder (imparts brown tint) - 1 teaspoon
• Arrowroot powder(softens skin) - ½ tablespoon
• Hibiscus powder (for pink tinge) -  1 teaspoon

Step 1. Mix arrowroot powder with hibiscus powder and cocoa powder

• Put ½ tablespoon of arrowroot powder in a bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon each of hibiscus powder and cocoa powder. Again, you can vary the quantities to the shade of your liking. You can also use beetroot powder for pink tone.

Step 2. Mix the ingredients and use as a regular blush

• Mix the ingredients thoroughly and scoop it into a small container.
• Apply on your cheeks in small circular strokes using a blush brush.

Method 4: Homemade Mascara

Mascara can be made at home using activated charcoal to get a deep black color. Beeswax and coconut oil help add fullness to your lashes.

Things you’ll need:

• Vitamin E oil (for nourishment) - 1/8 teaspoon
• Castor oil (for nourishment) - 1½ teaspoon
• Shredded beeswax - 1 teaspoon
• Coconut oil (moisturizer) - ½ tablespoon
• Activated charcoal (for black tint) - 1 teaspoon

Step 1. Mix activated charcoal with coconut oil and castor oil

• Take 1 teaspoon of activated charcoal in a heat-resistant glass bowl.
• Add ½ tablespoon of coconut oil to the charcoal.
• Also, add 1½ teaspoon of castor oil.

Step 2. Add beeswax and vitamin oil to the ingredients

• Drop 1 teaspoon of beeswax shreds in the bowl.
• Also, pour around 1/8 teaspoon of vitamin E oil over the ingredients.

Step 3. Melt & blend the ingredients, then store

• Place a large pan with 1 cup of water in it. Heat the pan on medium heat.
• Place the glass bowl in the pan over water. Your double boiler is ready.
• Continue to stir the ingredients until the beeswax melts completely and blends with both the coconut oil and castor oil.
• Once the ingredients have blended, remove them from the heat.
• Before the mix begins to solidify, transfer it to an empty mascara bottle. Use a funnel to avoid spillage.
• Close the cap and wait for 30 to 60 minutes to allow the mascara to set, then use as required.

The shelf life of mascara is 1 to 2 months.

Method 5: Eye Liner

Add drama to your eyes by using natural eye liner. You can either opt for deep black liner made with activated charcoal or subtly define your eyes with a brown liner made with cocoa powder. The shelf life of both is 2 to 3 weeks.

#Black Eye Liner

Things you’ll need:

• Fresh aloe vera gel - 1 teaspoon
• Coconut oil (moisturizer) - 1 teaspoon
• Activated charcoal (lends black tint) - 1 teaspoon

If you do not have fresh aloe vera gel, you can also use packaged pure aloe vera gel.

Step 1. Mix activated charcoal, coconut oil, and aloe vera gel

• Drop 1 teaspoon of activated charcoal in a bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to the charcoal.

Step 2. Thoroughly blend the ingredients & store

• Stir the ingredients until the oil blends with charcoal and aloe vera gel. You can adjust the quantity of aloe vera gel and coconut oil to get the desired viscosity.
• Store the freshly prepared eyeliner in an airtight container in a dark and cool place.
• Use a clean brush every time to apply the eyeliner to avoid contamination.

#Brown Eye Liner

Things you’ll need:

• Fresh aloe vera gel - 1 teaspoon
• Coconut oil (moisturizes) - 1 teaspoon
• Cocoa powder( lends brown tint) - 1 teaspoon

Step 1. Combine cocoa powder, aloe vera gel, and coconut oil

• Put 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder in a bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon each of coconut oil and aloe vera gel.

Step 2. Blend the ingredients well and store in an airtight jar

• Stir the ingredients thoroughly to reach a smooth consistency.
• Scoop the mix in an airtight container and store in a dark and cool place.
• Apply the brown eyeliner with a clean brush.

Method 6: Tinted lip balm

Keep your lips hydrated and protected by making a tinted lip balm using beetroot. You can either use raw beetroot juice or boil it for a couple of minutes to increase the shelf life (1 to 2 months) of the lip balm.

If you want the lip balm to have a longer shelf life (2 to 3 months), add beetroot powder instead of beetroot juice.

You can adjust the quantity of the juice for a darker or lighter tint in the lip balm.

Things you’ll need:

• Grated beeswax - 1 tablespoon
• Cocoa butter(heals dry skin) - ½ tablespoon
• Mango butter (nourishes skin) - ½ tablespoon
• Sweet almond oil (hydrates skin) - ½ tablespoon
• Beetroot juice (for pink tint) - 1 teaspoon
• Lavender essential oil (healing properties) - 25 to 30 drops

Step 1. Melt beeswax, butter, and sweet almond oil in a double boiler

• Heat a pan over medium heat and fill a quarter of it with water.
• Place a heat-resistant glass bowl inside the pan.
• Put 1 tablespoon of grated beeswax in the bowl.

• Add ½ tablespoon each of mango butter and coconut butter to the bowl.
• Also, add ½ tablespoon of sweet almond oil.
• Stir constantly until the oil and butter melt completely.

Step 2. Add beetroot juice and essential oil

• Take the bowl off the heat.
• Add 1 teaspoon of beetroot juice to the melted ingredients. Stir rapidly to obtain a thorough mixture.
• Add 25 to 30 drops of lavender essential oil to the mixture.

Step 3. Mix and store in a lip balm container

• Stir the mixture well.
• Pour the lip balm into an old lip balm container and allow it to solidify.
• To use, just scoop out a little lip balm on your fingertip and apply.

Method 7: Makeup Remover Wipes

You can make your own DIY makeup removal wipes using coconut oil and castile soap. It is easy to make and use, and costs next to nothing.

When buying coconut oil, choose unrefined, extra-virgin coconut oil, since it is the least processed.

If you are allergic to coconut oil, you can use olive oil or castor oil instead.

Things you’ll need:

• Coconut oil (moisturizes skin)—2 tablespoons
• Distilled water—1 cup
• Castile soap (cleanser)—4 or 5 drops
• Essential oil (healing properties)—4 or 5 drops
• Paper towel roll

Step 1. Mix coconut oil, mild soap, and essential oil

• Pour 1 cup of distilled water into a jar. Distilled water increases the shelf life.
• Mix 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with the water.
• Add 4 or 5 squirts of a mild soap to the solution.
• Also, add 4 or 5 drops of your favorite essential oil. It is best to add a few drops of tea tree oil to the solution to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria on the wipes.
• Whisk the ingredients together until you get a sudsy cleanser.

Step 2. Cut a paper towel roll to fit in a lidded jar

• Cut a paper towel roll using a knife to a size that will fit into a lidded jar. Alternatively, you can use organic cotton pads in place of paper towels.
•  Place the cut roll into the jar.

Step 3. Pour the cleanser over the paper roll

• Pour the cleanser over the paper towel roll in the jar.
• Press down on the roll and place the lid on the jar.
• Shake well to evenly distribute the solution into each layer of the paper roll.

Step 4. Remove the cardboard cylinder

• Remove the cardboard cylinder from the paper towel roll.

Step 5. Use the wipes to remove your makeup

• Use your homemade cleansing wipes to remove your makeup in a jiffy.

The wipes will last for 20 to 30 days, depending on the climate and the container used for storage.

Tips to keep in mind

• You can clean your makeup brushes in a mixture of 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of castile soap. Dab your dirty makeup brushes in the oil–shampoo blend and rinse with water.
• Dust your lashes with arrowroot powder or organic cornstarch first to thicken and lengthen them before applying the mascara.

Summary of How to Make Homemade Makeup

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