Let the pumpkin spice madness begin! It feels like the first day of September is now the beginning of fall and I, for one, can’t wait. With cozy scarves and warm drinks, this is my favorite time of year. I have been meaning to make my own lip gloss forever and when I finally got around to it the other day I couldn’t resist adding some pumpkin spice flavor!
Pumpkin Spice Homemade Lip Gloss
You’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons petroleum jelly
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
- Pinch of cinnamon
- small piece of lipstick (optional)
- lip gloss container – you can get these a health food store or a craft store
Melt the petroleum jelly and lipstick (if using) in a microwave safe container. The lipstick adds a little bit of color to the gloss, but if you you’re a fan of clear gloss, feel free to skip adding lipstick. Do this in 15 second increments, stirring with a toothpick to ensure that they’re well-blended. When it is completely liquified add the spice mix and mix thoroughly. Pour into lip gloss container and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set. Lip gloss will keep indefinitely if kept in container with lid.
If pumpkin spice isn’t your thing, you can add an essential oil like peppermint instead. I love that tingle that peppermint gives on the lips, plus I swear it plumps my lips a little too, especially when combined with a little bit of cinnamon.
For an all natural alternative, you can make a super moisturizing lip balm with just a few simple ingredients. However, unlike the lip gloss, the balm isn’t as travel-friendly. It’s still one that I like to keep on my bedside table as a nightly lip treatment, though! It’s packed full of moisturizing oils like cocoa butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E to keep lips super soft.
Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm
You’ll need:
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp grated cocoa butter
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp vitamin E oil
- small pinch of cinnamon
- lip gloss container – you can get these a health food store or a craft store
Melt the coconut oil in a small microwave safe container, microwaving for short 15 second intervals until completely melted. (You can also do this in a small sauce pan if you prefer.) Add the cocoa butter and stir until melted. Microwave again if needed. Add the spices and vitamin E oil (preservative) and stir well. Transfer to a small container and refrigerate until solid. Do not put it in a tube or keep it in your pocket, as it will easily melt and leak. I’ve had this happen before inside a pocket and safe to say, I was a little bit devastated. Oils are so hard to get out of clothes!
Edit: To make the lip balm firmer, add a tablespoon of beeswax. That will help keep it from melting so easily. It will also add a bit of natural honey smell to the formula, depending on how much you add—I love this natural beeswax smell, so I’m all for it!
Doesn’t pumpkin spice pretty much make everything better? Yay for fall! :)
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Hey! Do you have any sub 4 the pumpkin spice? I am allergic to some ingredients in it. Thanks
how long will this last?
Oh and I am making 14 small tubs of balm, and times the recipe by 7 and had waaay too much. I will only make 2-3 times the recipe next time!
I tried the pumpkin pie lip balm and it didn’t come out well. It is too mushy. I am going to retry with less oil, and perhaps some beeswax like a PP suggested. I will also add more pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon because I really cannot smell it. It’s a great idea and I am using these for Christmas presents!
This is such a great idea! I’m wondering if using a little beeswax in the all natural version would help to firm it up some.
Probably! Great idea!
This lip balm is so much fun to make and completely versatile. Thank you for sharing!
So glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by!
Pumpkin Spice is the most amazing scent ever,…and I am soooo in love with it this season. From candles, to body scrubs, and now lip gloss! Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing.
I agree Chelsea! I get so excited when Starbucks brings back their pumpkin spice latte each year!
What a great idea to add a few piece of lipstick, for a colorful tint to the lip gloss. Thanks for sharing. ;o)
I’ve never made my own lip gloss, but now I totally want to! Plus, what could be better than pumpkin spice?
I am trying your lip balm recipe as soon as I go through my current and expensive non petroleum based tube.
Oh!! I want some!!!!!! My lips are itching for some!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
I have to make this!!!! What a great idea :)
Thanks Katie! I hope you give it a try!
My daughter’s addicted to pumpkin spice lattes during the fall – so I’d love to make this for her! Just a clarification, please? For the pumpkin spice lip gloss you mention using “1/4 tsp. pumpkin spice mix” and for the lip balm you mention “1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice”. Same thing, or different?
Sorry about the confusion! Yes, you can use the same pumpkin pie spice for both!
What a great list of fall ideas – thank you so much for including me Cheryl!
Thank you for this awesome idea. I’ve been looking for some Fall themed ideas to do with my troop of tween girls. They will love this!
This is such a fun idea!! And I love all things pumpkin during the fall season, this seems so simple, I’ll definitely have to try it. :)
Stephanie
These are the coolest–great little gift ideas too :) Can’t wait to test those out for you sis!
What a creative idea! I love all things pumpkin… so looking forward to fall baking!
Yum! My husband whinges non-stop about the taste of my lip gloss. I bet he wouldn’t whinge if I made this.
I want to pumkin spice my life like you :D
Awesome idea! Fall is my favorite season, and I love pumpkin ANYthing. Great ideas.
what a great idea and those little tins are so cute
brett
I’ve been waiting for you to post this since you mentioned it last week! I had no idea you could put spices into lip gloss like that–this is so much more practical than buying those expensive lip gloss flavorings. And yes, pumpkin spice DOES make everything better! :)
Great idea!! I love this, thanks for sharing! You’re right, pumpkin spice anything is a sure sign of fall!
Oo, awesome! I’m going to have to give this a try! As soon as the mornings start to get cold (and they have) I’m all about pumpkin and chai tea. Thank you for sharing this! :)