Home Made Makeup Kit: A step by step guide.

Making a homemade makeup kit is a fun and natural way to create your own beauty products using safe and skin-friendly ingredients. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a complete DIY makeup kit with foundation, blush, eyeshadow, lip balm, and mascara.


Ingredients & Supplies

You’ll need the following natural ingredients:

  • Foundation:
    • Arrowroot powder (for the base)
    • Cocoa powder (to adjust color)
    • Cinnamon (for warmth)
    • Bentonite clay (for oil absorption)
  • Blush:
    • Beetroot powder (for pink/red tones)
    • Hibiscus powder (for deep rosy hues)
    • Arrowroot powder (to lighten)
  • Eyeshadow:
    • Cocoa powder (brown)
    • Activated charcoal (black/grey)
    • Nutmeg or cinnamon (warm tones)
    • Mica powder (for shimmer)
  • Lip Balm & Tint:
    • Beeswax (for consistency)
    • Coconut oil (moisturizing)
    • Beetroot powder or cocoa powder (for color)
    • Essential oils (optional for scent)
  • Mascara:
    • Activated charcoal (for color)
    • Aloe vera gel (for smooth application)
    • Coconut oil (moisturizing)
    • Beeswax (for thickness)
  • Containers:
    • Small tins or jars for storage
    • Empty mascara tubes and lip balm containers
    • Brushes and mixing spoons

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. DIY Foundation Powder

  1. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp arrowroot powder as the base.
  2. Slowly add cocoa powder until you reach your desired skin tone.
  3. Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth and bentonite clay to absorb oil.
  4. Store in a small container and apply with a brush.

For liquid foundation: Mix the powder with aloe vera gel or jojoba oil.


2. DIY Blush

  1. In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp arrowroot powder as a base.
  2. Add beetroot powder or hibiscus powder until you get the desired shade.
  3. Blend well and store in a small jar.

3. DIY Eyeshadow

  1. For brown: Mix cocoa powder with a little arrowroot powder.
  2. For black: Use activated charcoal.
  3. For warm tones: Use nutmeg or cinnamon.
  4. For shimmer: Add mica powder.
  5. Store in small jars and apply with an eyeshadow brush.

4. DIY Lip Balm & Tint

  1. Melt 1 tbsp beeswax with 1 tbsp coconut oil in a double boiler.
  2. Stir in beetroot powder or cocoa powder for color.
  3. Add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance.
  4. Pour into lip balm tubes and let it harden.

5. DIY Mascara

  1. Melt 1/2 tsp beeswax and 1/2 tsp coconut oil.
  2. Stir in 1 tsp activated charcoal and 1 tsp aloe vera gel.
  3. Mix until smooth and pour into a clean mascara tube.
  4. Use a mascara brush to apply.

Assembling Your Homemade Makeup Kit

  1. Store each product in labeled containers.
  2. Keep your makeup kit in a cool, dry place.
  3. Use clean brushes or applicators for hygiene.

Final Tips

  • Always do a patch test before applying to your face.
  • Adjust ingredient quantities to match your skin tone.
  • Use organic and natural ingredients for the best results.

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