How to Make Makeup from Scratch

Last Updated: December 31, 2021 References

A lot of make up is very expensive, because famous brand companies made them. This is why this article was made. To teach you to make some homemade make up!

Method 1

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Foundation

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Gather your materials.You will need a container (size depends on how much you wish to make), arrowroot powder, cocoa powder and cinnamon (optional).^{[1]
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Mix the ingredients together in the container. Add the cocoa and cinnamon in the amounts for your specific skin tone.

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Add oil. If you want a moistened foundation, you may add a few drops of jojoba oil or coconut oil.^{[2]
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Method 2

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Lipstick

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Gather your materials. You will need any eyeshadow of your choice and clear lip gloss.
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Place the eyeshadow in a tiny cup.^{[3]
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Squirt the clear lip gloss into the cup.
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Mix the two together for about 90 seconds.
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Use as needed. You now have a great homemade lipstick!

Method 3

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Lip gloss

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Make yummy and cool lip gloss by mixing together Vaseline, jello/juice mix, and water.^{[4]
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Place about half a package of jello mix (such as Kool-Aid) or powdered juice mix into a mixing bowl.
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Add a few drops of water (about 5 to 7 drops for a liquid consistency). Only add 2 to 3 drops if you want the texture to be more solid.
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Add some Vaseline, about 1 tablespoon (15 ml). Mix together well to combine.
- If you want a lot of lip gloss, add more Vaseline and more of the jello/juice mix.
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Transfer to a small container. It's now ready for use.

Method 4

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Lip gloss from old eyeshadow

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Place a little Vaseline (about a spoonful) into a container.
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Scrape in eyeshadow that you've finished using. A little will go a long way to add color, so you don't need much.
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Mix really well using a toothpick or Q-tip. It must be thoroughly combined.^{[5]
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Transfer to a small container. It's now ready for use.

Method 5

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Cool body mist

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Pour your favorite body lotion to a spray bottle. Fill it to about quarter of the way.
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Fill the remainder of the bottle with distilled water.
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Spray. The resulting spray will be scented with the lotion and will leave a soft film on your skin. You can rub this in or leave it to soak in.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I make makeup with water?

Community Answer

You can make eyeliner by dipping a colored pencil in hot water for five minutes.
Question

What can I use instead of eye shadow?

Community Answer

In place of eye shadow, you could use a store-bought blush, or a bronzer or highlighter. You could also apply a darker shade of powder foundation.
Question

How would I determine how much arrowroot and cocoa to use for my skin color?

Community Answer

Add small amounts at a time and as you make it, put swatches on your skin and blend.