Did you catch last week’s tutorial on how to make your own basic mineral make up? I’ve been using mineral makeup for years now and making my own proved to be one of the most effective, money saving and easy DIYs to date! Today, I’m going to teach you how to turn your powder mineral makeup into DIY Liquid Mineral Makeup! This cream foundation will not only provide great coverage, it will also benefit your skin. It’s so simple and looks so amazing!
I’ve always loved mineral make up but lately I’ve noticed that it looks cakey-so not attractive. One solution is my finishing spray. This has helped to give me a healthier, less pasty look, but for many of us with dry skin, a cream foundation is just a better option. Read on to make your mineral make up into a luxurious skin treatment that will give your skin that creamy, healthy look!
Turning your mineral make up into a liquid foundation could not be easier. You simple add your favorite organic carrier oil!
Dry &/or Aging Skin Recommendations:
Sensitive Skin Recommendations:
Don’t forget essential oils!
- Lavender-Reduces Inflammation
- Frankincense-Tightens and nourishes
- Chamomile-Calms
- Geranium-Evens skin tone and increases circulation
*I would add 4-6 drops of essential oils per 1 ounce.
I don’t have recommendations for oily skin types-Mineral make up in it’s powder form is your best option! However, you can add essential oils to your powder! As usual, lavender is my go-to oil. Sometimes the kubuki brush would irritate my skin, so lavender was so helpful to reduce any inflammation. If you prefer a cream foundation, mixing a light moisturizer would be your best option. In my experience I would start with equal parts of lotion and make up and then add lotion until you get the right coverage.
Now, let’s talk proportions.
For maximum coverage-Mix equal parts of oil and make up. This will give you a very thick, flawless coverage. 2 TBSP of oil to 2 TBSP. make up.
For medium coverage-Mix 2 TBSP. of oil to 1.5 TBSP of make up.
For light coverage-Mix 1 1/2 TBSP. of oil to 1 tsp.
These proportions are assuming you will transfer your cream foundation to a 1 ounce bottle. I found a perfect glass pump on Amazon but I did not order it because of slow shipping. I ended up running to Walmart and buying some foundation and emptying it. Let me tell you, it was not easy to get the foundation out. I ended up getting out what I could with super hot water, then soaking the insides in Dawn dish soap and even had to use a few drops of orange essential oil, the best de gunker ever!
You will also need a small funnel to transfer your cream into your bottle. I used THESE.
Directions:
- Using a small bowl, mix your oil and mineral make up with a small spoon. This can be tedious. You will need to really mash the make up into the oil. It doesn’t have to be perfectly smooth though. When you apply it, your fingers or applicator will smooth it.
- Transfer to your bottle.
I absolutely love this DIY-my skin has never looked better. Not only did I ditch the cake face, but my skin is enjoying the benefits of rosehip seed oil, geranium and lavender oil all day long! My skin truly has never been so soft!!
BONUS DIY Concealer Recipe!!
- Measure 1 TBSP. of make up to 2 tsp. of oil.
- Mash, mash, mash and stir, stir, stir.
The proportions are subjective-You might need to tweak the oil if your make up is too lumpy. This concealer will be very thick and cover anything. Remember, the more make up you add, the more coverage you’ll get.
I have to say, I really love these 2 DIYs. It gives a very healthy look. There’s nothing I can’t stand more then looking pasty! Plus, by using healthy, natural oils, you are actually nourishing your skin!
For more DIY makeup recipes go HERE!
xx, Jenni
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Squeeeeeee! I’m so excited for this!!!! Thank you so much Jenni for taking the experimental part of this out of my life!!
You are a freakin genius! Thank you!
Will FCO not work for this?
Amanda, Yes it will!
Hi Jenni – how many drops of EO’s do you use???????
Thanks!
Becky, I would add around 4-6 drops per 1 ounce! Thanks!
Do we need to use amber (etc) glass if we add the EOs?
Jeri, no, the amount of e.o.’s is so small, amber is not necessary. Thanks!
Yay! I am so excited to make this. I just recently discovered your blog and am totally hooked! Thanks for all the amazing recipes. You’re an inspiration!
Windy-Thanks so much!!
Jenni, is this 4-6 drops of each essential oil? Can’t wait to make this!
EB-I meant 4-6 drops for the whole bottle. Good luck!
How about coconut oil? I made my own like that and it worked for me… is there something i am not understanding that may make this not a good idea?
Marie-If you want to try coconut oil, I say go for it! There is no reason to not use it. I always say, everyone’s skin is different so when you find something that works for your skin, keep with it. The only concern I would have about coconut oil is that it will not stay a liquid. I don’t think this would mess too much with coverage, it will probably just be a more solid consistency. Thanks!
Coconut oil can clog your pores!
EEEEEEEEKKKK!!!!!! Where have you been hiding all my life! All these recipes, all these fantastic marvelous recipes. You are fantastic! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 🙂
Thanks so much Miranda!
This is so great! I just made the mineral powder foundation, though with less titanium because it tends to clog my pores, and I am now going to try this! So excited! What about Argan oil? This is what my skin loves, have you tried it?
Thanks!
Thanks for the recipe. I will have to try. I have found most tinted moisturizers to be way off on my skin tone since they usually only come in like 3 shades and are hard to find without lots of chemicals in it. Thanks!
This is so inspiring !!!!! Wah !!!!
How long of a shelf life would you say this has? Could you make a big batch and save it or would you do this on a more regular basis to mitigate mold, bacteria, etc. ?
Hi Nolan! Thanks so much! As long as there is no water added, the shelf life is as long as the oil you add which is typically about 6 mos. Mold and bacteria don’t typically grow unless you are using a pot and sticking your finger in it daily or unless you’ve added water. Hope this helps!
I love this mineral makeup foundation, I made mine from things I already had at home; Only just a couple substitutes I used beetroot powder instead of red oxide, maybe another plant color substitute for a mineral I didn’t own! Base recipe came out perfect color for my fair neutral skin, just like bare minerals Fair. Saving myself so much money! And the shelf life is amazing! I keep mine in bathroom, so I but one packet of silicone gel powder still in paper in container to represent, super water clumping.
Sarah-I’m so glad! It can be so hard to find a good color that matches your tone! Thanks for sharing-I’m intrigued that beet root powder worked-that’s awesome!
Can i add Bio oil instead?
Genevieve-Sure!
I am so impressed by your website – I have been using liquid mineral foundation for about a year in small areas – I am in my 50’s and still have severe breakouts (Im under a dermatologist) but love the make up- – Id really like to make my own. I tried mineral powder but hated the cloud of powder! Which oils would you suggest would be best to combine for promelatic skin? many many thanks!
Lou-This is hard to answer because everyone is different. I am prone to clogging and sweet almond oil really messes me up but rosehip seed oil is wonderful. I’m afraid it’s a trial and error thing. Jojoba oil is similar to our skin’s own sebum so it might be a great choice to help your skin not feel like it needs to produce more oil which could cause break outs. I do love Tamanu Oil for oily skin types, I haven’t tried it for liquid mineral makeup but it might be worth a go-You can read about it HERE.
I have slightly oily skin and tried this with Jojoba oil. It worked out pretty well:)
Best option for oily skin: Rosehip Seed Oil, Hazelnut Oil, and Maracja Oil. I combined these three oils for my BB mineral cream and it worked like a charm on my oily acneic skin! I also used Lavender and Tea Tree essential oils.
Hi there,
I was just wondering, have you tried using the concealer as an eye primer? Do you reckon it would work?
Thanks!
Keely-I think it would. You can make it as thick or thin as you need it by adding more or less powder. Thanks!!
Next Challenge: Cream Blush and Cream Eyeshadows!!!
Elizabeth-Already have the cream blush and a cream highlighter! HERE and HERE.
I’ve been starting to research for a chemical-free make-up recipe and come up to your site.
What brand of mineral powder would you suggest?
Jhen-I always used Bare Minerals but since I make my own I haven’t used anything else. Wait-I have tried Tarte’s mineral powder and do like it.
I used rosehip oil as base and the only issue I’m having now is that it’s still got the dewy and slightly oily look and it tends to slip around esp on my nose and corner of lips. I cant touch or wear sunglasses bc the makeup comes off instantly. I use reg mineral foundation to set it afterwards and it still doesn’t help. Do you have this issue?
Yolanda-Oh, that’s a bummer! I think there is just too much oil in your formulation. Can you add more mineral makeup? I don’t have this issue all thought I don’t believe it wears as long.
Hi there!
I am so excited to try this!
Is there a way to incorporate aloe into this recipe? Is this recipe greasy? Do you have some before and after pics?
Thanks so much!
Kathryn-I can be greasy especially if you already have oily skin. I don’t so it looked so pretty on my skin. It actually thickens up your consistency and makes it cover better so you need to use much less which helps. You could try to nix the oil and just add aloe but you can’t do the 2 together unless you mix this on a daily basis. Oil and water based ingredients won’t mix and will grow bacteria.
I made this foundation with some of my remade makeup and it didn’t quite turn out right. BUT I did make the concealer (and followed your mineral foundation recipe) and I am THRILLED!
Thank you so much!
I have been making my own mineral makeup for quite a few years now! And decided to go with a liquid mineral foundation so your recipe and tried it and I love it! I use a kabuki brush to put it on and it’s flawless I love it so thank you for the recipe!
Lori-I’m so glad!! Thank you!!
Hi!
Just want to ask if I can mix Oils together to balance the benefits on the skin?
Thanks. i adore your recipe now i can make my own makeup line for business.
Nikki-For sure!! The only rules with this type of recipe is GO SLOW because it’s so easy to make your makeup way too oily where it can just slide off your face! Thanks so much!!
hi thanks for sharing! quick question – how does the coverage for your powder mineral makeup compare to the liquid foundation above and which lasts longer for oily skin?
Hi Cho! The coverage of the liquid mineral makeup is better. However, it isn’t great for oily skin. The powder is much better.
Hey Jenni,
I’d like to experiment with making a concealer for men, so it would ideally be a much more solid consistency like hair wax, what oil would you recommend to achieve that waxy, solid texture (considering men’s skin can be a little more oily to start with). I was thinking of coconut oil which is solid at room temperature but melts on touch.
Simon-This could be challenging but Jojoba oil is more waxy. Coconut oil is too but you could for sure add beeswax to harden everything up. With beeswax you could use any oil you like. The more beeswax you use, the harder your consistency will be!
I love this! For light coverage, is it supposed to say 1 tbsp make up vs 1 tsp? Thank you! Your site is amazing.
Karyn-Hi! Thank you!! No, my formulation is correct. Weirdly-the more oil you use, the more coverage. You’ll be shocked once you add the oil at how much coverage you get. Too much oil will make your makeup not stay on your face too. Thank you so much!!!
Hello Jenni,
This is so great. I’ll try it because I prefer a liquid foundation for my skin. I wear makeup from OHWOW for a long time It’s the cheapest and the best in quality for makeup supplies website!
I’m not understanding where you get the mineral make-up. I see all the other ingredients, just not
that?
Hi Carolyn! The mineral makeup is another post. I’ll check to make sure my link to that recipe is working but here is where you can find the mineral makeup recipe—https://jenniraincloud.com/diy-mineral-makeup/ You can always use store-bought mineral makeup as well.