Not exact matches
If you're switching from conventional lipstick and want some color and shimmer naturally I recommend
adding a tiny amount (1 tsp) of
mica powder like this one.
Boutique Homemade Option: For a slightly more customizable and longer lasting homemade option, use zinc oxide
powder (non nano and uncoated) as a base and
add cocoa
powder and a red or pink hued
mica powder to get the desired color.
I later discovered that
adding gold
mica powder gave it an even smoother texture and made skin radiant.
Adding more reddish
mica powders will give a more rose / pink hue like a blush while more cocoa
powder or bronze
mica will create a bronzer or more tan mixture.
Adding colors (
mica powders and cocoa
powder) to a pre-made lotion will create a very smooth blush / bronzer.
Make sure you start with the lowest amount and gradually
add mica and cocoa
powders until you're satisfied with the resulting color.
Mix again using the immersion blender until combined, then
add the salt, kelp
powder, essential oil and
mica.
We chose just four ingredients to create our pigmented mineral
powders: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, which is water resistant and provides the color, and
mica, to
add radiance.
I also
added some cherry red lipstick shavings and some pearl white
mica powder for colour and shimmer.
On top of this
add a complimentary colored
mica powder to the one you used previously to tint your soap.
Add a colored
mica powder of your choice to desired color and mix to combine.