Have you ever wondered how the stars look so darn shiny on talk shows? Short of sprinkling yourself in glitter (which I’m not opposed to!) this will give you a warm, shimmery – but still subtle – glow.
Homemade Lotion with Shimmer
What you’ll need:
- Your favorite lotion. I used Aveeno, my favorite everyday lotion.
- Any mineral highlight or shimmer powder. If you can’t find a cheap one, you can use eye shadow that has some sparkle. Look for a warm tone rather than a silver color.
- A jar or travel bottle and something to stir with
Put your lotion in a jar and sprinkle in the powder. If you are using eye shadow, you can scrape with a knife. Start small with about a 1/4 teaspoon and add more as needed. A little goes a long way! Stir until the color is uniform.
I added some sparkly white eye shadow, just to see what it would do since I was worried it would make me look ashy. But combined with the warmer color of the mineral shimmer powder it just added some extra sparkle!
Natalie Redman says
April 16, 2018 at 9:10 amOoo love it, such a good idea!
Sandy Smith says
June 6, 2016 at 3:29 pmI have a self-tanner that has a shimmer to it that gives my skin a nice glow so it’s not obvious that the tan isn’t natural. Unfortunately, it also dries out my skin. If I can find a self-tanner that has a moisturizer in it I may try this trick to see if I can get both in one fell swoop.
Patricia says
April 10, 2016 at 6:10 amI love the idea of adding subtle shimmer to body lotion.
teresa owen says
December 19, 2015 at 7:55 pmthank you i am terea and sooo new to diy anything but since i got an autoimmune illness , i got to work on learning how to make natural products . i am useing the oil cleaning for my face and it has cleared almost all over i went through a ton of products that just made it worse so thank you for your help .
Roanna says
May 9, 2013 at 1:06 amI have done this too, it really is a good idea! Sometimes even with some leftover perfumed lotion, I add some bronzer powder to the bottle and create a light, shimmery moisturizing evening cream for my hands and legs. It really is a great way to use up all of your skin and make-up products effectively! { http://www.jupiterskye.com }
Madalyn McArthur says
March 30, 2013 at 1:12 pmGreat idea! Thanks so much for sharing! And I loved the Twilight movie, very fun surprise ending!
Heather says
March 12, 2013 at 3:55 pmWhat a great idea! I probably already have the ingredients. Thanks!!!
gerbermom says
March 13, 2013 at 10:41 pmYes, I bet you do! All you need to do is search your make-up bag :)
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
November 19, 2012 at 5:25 pmVery clever idea! We’ve done this with bronzing powder too for a little instant tan.
Erin Love says
November 19, 2012 at 4:11 pmWhat a great idea! Thanks so much!! I agree with Kiersten, I’ve found that alot of the store-bought shimmer lotions are too shimmery so this is perfect!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
November 19, 2012 at 2:41 pmA lot of shimmer lotions are TOO shimmery for me. I like a little shimmer, but I don’t want to look like I’m 12, you know? So I like this–I can add as much as I want. :)