DIY Super-Simple Lip Gloss

This week we're going to be taking a different route, and will be focusing on making a couple cheap, easy, DIY makeup items:  lip gloss & eyeliner.

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To complete this project you will need:

• Small, Round Lip Gloss Pots or Bead Containers
• Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) or Un-Petroleum Jelly
• Wilton's Pearl Dust in Your Choice of Color
• A Small Bowl & Spoon
• A Fine-Tipped Paint Brush or Cosmetic Brush (Optional)

Lip Gloss Containers may be a little challenging to find in local stores sold as, "lip gloss containers."  Luckily, I found mine at Pat Catan's craft store in a package of 12 for about $3.50 in the jewelry storage section.  Some superstores with craft or bead sections may carry these containers, but you shouldn't have any problem at all finding them in a craft store.

Petroleum Jelly is a universally found and inexpensive item.  It can be found at any superstore, dollar store, or grocery store in the health and beauty section from $1-$4.50+ depending on the brand, variety, and size jar you buy.  Un-Petroleum Jelly is a little fancier, due to its being made with plant oils and beeswax, and runs about $7 a tube.  If the more natural choice is your style, you can find it online at retailers such as Amazon.

Pearl Dust, made by cake decorating brand Wilton, is actually edible, decorative, colored dust used on fondant and gum paste when making cakes or other treats.  It can be found in cake decorating stores or craft stores in their baking aisle.  The pearl dust comes in a variety of colors, such as red, pink, green, gold, silver, and bronze, and can be shimmery or matte.  I purchased mine from the baking aisle of Pat Catan's for about $4.

 

 


First, spoon about a tablespoon of your petroleum jelly into your bowl.




Next, sprinkle some of your pearl dust over the petroleum jelly & mix until you  have the desired color.

Lastly, just spoon your mixture into your lip gloss pot or bead container.

 Voila! You've Made Your Own Super-Simple Lip Gloss!

Thank You & Enjoy!