Much like our homemade Super-Simple Lip Gloss, today's Extra-Easy Eyeliner is a quick, fun project with just a couple ingredients.
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To complete this project you will need:
Makeup Pots may be a little challenging to find in local stores sold as, "makeup pots." Luckily, I found mine at Pat Catan's craft store in a package of 12 for about $3.50 in the jewelry storage section. You may be able to find similar bead containers at stores like Walmart with craft sections. Additionally, stores with Travel/Trial item sections carry small, round containers with twist off lids, perfect for this project, for just $1 for 2.
I was a little wary of purchasing Coconut Oil, because I knew it had a history of being expensive, so I was relieved when I found a 14 oz. jar of LouAna brand at Walmart for $3.78. Nowadays with people more health-conscious and organic-food inclined, coconut oil is pretty easy to find at most grocery stores.
I've heard about more and more uses with Activated Charcoal lately, so I wasn't completely surprised when I saw that the recipe for this eyeliner called for it. It has a lot of household uses, medicinal properties, and can obviously be used for DIY beauty products! I tried to find a bottle of charcoal capsules at Walmart, since I'd seen them on their website, but to no avail. I wound up purchasing them from the health store, GNC. They were a little bit pricey, so if you're trying to watch your pennies and don't mind waiting a few days to receive them, I would recommend purchasing them from a less-expensive online retailer, such as Amazon.
If you have an old eyeliner brush you're interested in re-using with our homemade eyeliner, more power to you. I opted for some new fine-tipped brushes and was pleasantly surprised to find a 10-pack of fine-tipped assorted art brushes at Walmart for $3.97.
First, spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil into your mixing bowl.
Lastly, just spoon your mixture into your makeup pot or bead container & use your art or cosmetic brush for application.
To complete this project you will need:
- Small, Round Makeup Pots or Craft Bead Containers
- Coconut Oil
- Activated Charcoal Capsules
- A Small Bowl & Spoon
- A Fine-Tipped Paint Brush or Cosmetic Brush
Makeup Pots may be a little challenging to find in local stores sold as, "makeup pots." Luckily, I found mine at Pat Catan's craft store in a package of 12 for about $3.50 in the jewelry storage section. You may be able to find similar bead containers at stores like Walmart with craft sections. Additionally, stores with Travel/Trial item sections carry small, round containers with twist off lids, perfect for this project, for just $1 for 2.
I was a little wary of purchasing Coconut Oil, because I knew it had a history of being expensive, so I was relieved when I found a 14 oz. jar of LouAna brand at Walmart for $3.78. Nowadays with people more health-conscious and organic-food inclined, coconut oil is pretty easy to find at most grocery stores.
I've heard about more and more uses with Activated Charcoal lately, so I wasn't completely surprised when I saw that the recipe for this eyeliner called for it. It has a lot of household uses, medicinal properties, and can obviously be used for DIY beauty products! I tried to find a bottle of charcoal capsules at Walmart, since I'd seen them on their website, but to no avail. I wound up purchasing them from the health store, GNC. They were a little bit pricey, so if you're trying to watch your pennies and don't mind waiting a few days to receive them, I would recommend purchasing them from a less-expensive online retailer, such as Amazon.
If you have an old eyeliner brush you're interested in re-using with our homemade eyeliner, more power to you. I opted for some new fine-tipped brushes and was pleasantly surprised to find a 10-pack of fine-tipped assorted art brushes at Walmart for $3.97.
First, spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil into your mixing bowl.
Next, twist apart 2 or 3 of your Activated Charcoal Capsules and pour their contents into your mixing bowl until the mixture has a smooth, even consistency.
Lastly, just spoon your mixture into your makeup pot or bead container & use your art or cosmetic brush for application.
Voila! You've Made Your Own Extra-Easy Eyeliner!
Thank You & Enjoy!
