Make Your Own Makeup: Tallow-Based Cream Blush and Lip Tint
The advantages of making your own makeup are knowing exactly what is in it and creating a custom shade that you love. Make your own tallow-based cream blush with this easy recipe. It can also be used on the lips for subtle, nourishing color.
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I’ve been wearing makeup less these days, but a hint of blush is nice to add some color to my complexion, especially during the winter months!
Michigan winters can be hard on your skin. I’ve found what makes my face look and feel its best is a homemade tallow and castor oil balm. It is deeply moisturizing and doesn’t make me break out. You can learn more about how I make my whipped tallow balm here.
I decided to try and create a cream blush by adding mica powder and iron oxide to my tallow-based facial moisturizer. I love how it turned out! It is nourishing and provides blendable, subtle color. Plus, you can use it on your lips too!
Are you ready to make your own makeup? Let’s get started!
Advantages of Homemade Makeup
I’m a do-it-yourself kind of gal. I make my own soap, lip balm, and moisturizers for face and body. One of the things I like about making my own skincare products is knowing exactly what is in them. I can formulate my recipes without parabens, phthalates, and chemicals commonly found in cosmetics and personal care products. Making my own makeup gives me the freedom to choose ingredients that I feel good about.
Another advantage of making your own makeup is being able to create a custom shade that you love. Since you are in control, you can experiment and find a combination that matches your skin tone, or your mood!
Materials Needed for Making Tallow-Based Cream Blush
Use a kitchen scale to weigh your tallow moisturizer and a bowl and small rubber spatula for incorporating the powdered pigments. Store your cream blush in a small container with a lid, I reused a 2-ounce glass jar that I had on hand.
Ingredients for Making Tallow-Based Cream Blush
To make a tallow-based cream blush, just add the pigments of your choice to your facial moisturizer. I used a mini scoop to add a little bit of iron oxide as well as mica powder in red, rose pearl, and ultra sparkle copper. I source all my pigments from Brambleberry.com because they have rigorous quality standards and classify these ingredients as cosmetic-grade, non-toxic as well as lip and eye safe.
Directions for Making Tallow-Based Cream Blush
- Using a kitchen scale, weigh 40 grams of tallow-based facial moisturizer into a bowl
- With a mini scoop, add the desired amount of iron oxide and mica powder to the bowl. I recommend starting with just a little bit and adding more to achieve the color that you want.
- Mix the powdered pigments into your tallow-based facial moisturizer with a small rubber spatula until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture into a 2-ounce storage container
- Use your homemade cream blush!
Tips for Using Homemade Tallow-Based Cream Blush
You can apply homemade cream blush to your cheeks or lips with your fingertips. If you prefer, use a brush or makeup applicating sponge instead. Blend and build color to your liking.
If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
If you love tallow as much as I do, check out these other uses for tallow on the homestead here!
