DIY Cranberry Coconut Lip Gloss + Cheek Stain
Whether you have a minimalist approach to makeup or just have sensitive skin, this easy-to-make coconut oil lip gloss will be right for you.
Yield: 2 ounces
Cost: $4
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- 2-ounce glass jar with lid
Materials
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1–2 teaspoons shea butter
- ½ teaspoon beeswax pellets (optional, see note)
- 1 tablespoon cranberry powder
- ½ teaspoons beetroot powder
Instructions
- For freeze-dried cranberries, give them a spin in a clean spice grinder (a mortar and pestle or old coffee grinder) before infusing.
- In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil. Add the cranberry and beetroot powders and mix. Let stand for 30–60 minutes, or longer, to infuse the oil.
- If using the beeswax, heat the coconut oil again and add the beeswax, allowing it to melt completely.
- Let cool until still fairly warm, but not too hot. Strain the warm oil through several layers of cheesecloth placed over a fine mesh sieve. Press gently on the solids to extract as much of the oil as possible.
- Stir in the shea butter (it should melt easily if the oil is warm enough), and let cool.
- As the mixture cools, it may start to separate a little bit. Stir to keep the color particles suspended in the coconut oil.
- When it's solidified, gently beat with a spoon until light and creamy.
- Transfer to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. If placed somewhere cool, it will keep for several months.
Notes
The beeswax is optional. It will give the gloss a firmer texture, more like a balm. The gloss melts easily on the skin, so only a small amount is needed.
For a darker shade, add more beetroot powder. For a different shade, mica powder, cinnamon, turmeric, or even iron oxides could also be added.