This DIY was originally inspired by a store-bought product. Featuring all sorts of different types of measurements, I go about re-doing this formulation to capture the best of the product that inspired it while keeping what I loved about my 2015 version…
I loooooove this formula, and I hope you do, too! It’s not only a kick butt lip balm, but it’s also a great lesson in how tiny tweaks in ratios can make a huge difference to the final product. Try both the original and this Extra Creamy, Extra Minty version to see for yourself!
For my first ever Mini Formulation Makeover, we’re kicking things off with my Egyptian Magic Lotion from May 2015.
As I developed my new Jojoba Mint Natural Foot Cream, I created several different variations/versions. In this video I’m sharing each variation, how it turned out, what I didn’t like about each one, and what changes I made to eventually end up at the final formulation.
This 8-ingredient co-wash grew out of the experiments I did to get to know Bio Conditioner/Cola®Lac SLB (INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate) last summer + some light inspiration from New Wash’s Hair Story.
I’m completely smitten with this updated version of the La Roche-Posay-inspired Moisturizing Repair Cream formulation I first developed in 2019 and shared in early 2020.
Make it Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care is now available at booksellers all over the world!