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How to make natural creme brush and bronzer from skin improving ingredients
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Homemade Natural Creme Blush Recipe

Katie WellsOct 18, 2013Updated: Jul 30, 2019
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I’ve been experimenting with homemade makeup for years and have a powdered blush that I love and that works really well, but I’ve gotten several requests for a creme/liquid option. I was working on a liquid foundation recipe anyway so I decided to work on a creme blush as well.

Check out the original liquid foundation post for the specifics on how to customize this recipe to be thicker or thinner (or even oil free).

Crème Blush

The benefit of a Crème blush is that it stays longer and can be much bolder and more versatile than powdered blush. A little goes a really long way. I also use a small amount to darken my natural foundation if I need to during the summer.

I typically use a makeup brush to apply this foundation but you can also easily use your fingers. The basic ingredients are the same as the liquid foundation recipe and there are two options for this recipe: the simple way or the DIY way.

  1. For a simpler version, use a natural pre-made moisturizer for the base and add colors and pigments as needed.
  2. The DIY way takes a little more time and five ingredients but allows more customization since you’re making the base lotion yourself.

If you prefer the simple option, these two lotions are both are rated as safe by the Environmental Working Group and they make a great base:

  • Shea Moisture Argan and Chamomile Healing Lotion
  • Shea Moisture Olive Oil and Marula Lotion

For the DIY version, you’ll need these ingredients for the base:

  • shea butter
  • aloe vera gel
  • vegetable based emulsifying wax

And these ingredients to add to the base for color:

  • organic cocoa powder
  • OR natural mineral makeup in your color (in place of two ingredients above)

Creme Blush Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon of shea butter
  • 1/2 tsp emulsifying wax
  • 1 tablespoon aloe gel
  • OR 1 tablespoon of natural pre-made lotion (in place of first 3 ingredients)
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon mica powders of choice
  • OR 1-2 teaspoons of all-natural mineral powder in color of choice

Creme Blush Instructions

  1. If making the simple version… just mix the organic lotion and mineral powder (or mica powder and cocoa powder) to get the desired color and consistency.
  2. For the complete DIY:
  3. Melt the shea butter,and emulsifying wax in a double boiler until completely melted.
  4. Add the aloe and whisk until completely incorporated and smooth.
  5. Turn heat off.
  6. Slowly, start adding colors.
  7. Add mica powders and cocoa powder a tiny pinch at a time until desired color is reached.
  8. Dip the tip of a spoon into the mixture and let cool for a few seconds. Test the color and coverage on your cheek to make sure you’ve achieved the right tone for your skin.
  9. Spoon the mixture into the desired container and let cool.

Additional Tips

  • For a powdered version, check out this recipe and check out my other homemade makeup recipes here.
  • Adding colors (mica powders and cocoa powder) to a pre-made lotion will create a very smooth blush/bronzer. Experiment with the colors until you get the desired shade. It will look much darker while making it that it will on skin.
  • Making a homemade lotion as a base will give the most options for customizing but is also the most difficult. With the homemade one, adding more vegetable wax will make a thicker and longer lasting blush/bronzer while using more aloe will make a smoother and more subtle mix.
  • 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.
  • For your eyes, try my natural eye shadow recipe.

Ever made your own makeup?

Make your own natural creme blush or bronzer with this simple recipe using lotion made from shea butter and aloe plus minerals and natural colors.

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (57 Comments)

  1. Rachel

    February 23, 2016 at 7:31 PM

    Can I use your homemade natural lotion as a base?
    (olive oil, coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, vitamin e)

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      February 23, 2016 at 7:50 PM

      Yes, it will just be rather oily, so it will be better if you have dry or combination skin…

      Reply
  2. Brittany Perry

    February 19, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Could i use bees wax and just leave out the aloe?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      February 23, 2016 at 8:30 PM

      It will create a thicker base, but it should work…

      Reply
  3. Emily

    January 16, 2016 at 6:12 PM

    Hi there! Just wondering if this recipe could be used as a base for a cream eyeshadow as well?

    Reply
  4. Sarah

    January 13, 2016 at 12:16 PM

    I found nothing from multiple websites about toxicity other than by inhalation . https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search/a?dbs+hsdb:@[email protected]+2539

    Reply
  5. Megan

    December 23, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    I recently made a few batches of this, substituting beetroot powder instead of mica powder. I was really happy with out it turned out until a few weeks later when the edges started to turn black and mold. I used the same metal jars that you have pictured on your blog. Have you had this issue at all? Could it be the beetroot powder?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      December 27, 2015 at 6:43 PM

      I haven’t had that problem at all… perhaps that could be the problem? I don’t know if the beet root powder rehydrated and became able to mold.

      Reply
  6. Helena

    December 18, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Do you have a recipe for a primer? I would like to try making my own, but need some suggestions, as to the contents. Have not used one, but have seen videos of their use, and thought I would try it.

    Love all your recipes, making the beef broth as we speak.

    Helena

    Reply
  7. J. Sorensen

    December 13, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    Another option other than Shea butter for those of us allergic to latex?

    Reply
  8. Shari Dietrich

    October 19, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Is there another option instead of Cocoa Powder? Chocolate triggers my migraines, so I’m afraid to try this. Thanks Wellness Mama!

    Reply
    • Pia

      November 12, 2015 at 2:07 PM

      Cinnamon perhaps? 🙂

      Reply
  9. lucia

    October 2, 2015 at 1:10 AM

    hi … I have some concern about this recipe … is mica safe to use ?? Can I use something different besides mica?

    Reply
    • Ashlynn

      October 2, 2015 at 12:14 PM

      Mica is safe for the face. Inhaling it isn’t. Mica is used in all makeup as a light colorant with iron oxides (crushed rock) for color and sheen/sparkle. I make mineral makeup and only use certified safe micas and minerals. You can get mica from TKB trading. If you want to make this with color, you need to use either iron oxides or mica, beetroot and other herbs do not have opacity and will not put much color on your face. If you use a powder blush or lipstick to color it, you will be putting not only mica but other minerals on your face as well. I hope this helps.

      Reply
      • Nancy

        October 19, 2015 at 2:08 PM

        Mica also has a natural sunscreen protection.

        Reply
  10. kim

    September 6, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Hey Mama!! I wanted to say Thank you for sharing all this healthy advice! I made my own blush with coconut oil, bees wax, cornstarch and beet powder. I remember seeing it on this site somewhere but I don’t remember where it is located. I found that it really gives my face a cute blushey glow. I had to use a blush brush to apply it, but it is great. I also use it for lipstick. Now I just need to learn to make mascara, eye shadow and shampoo and then I will be completely chemical free!!

    Reply
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