My go-to cream highlighter & blush
I’ve been using and loving these cream cosmetics since December 2023 and though it was high time I shared the formulations 😄
DIY Color Changing Lip Gloss
Back in 2016 I was wandering through London and a display in the window of a fancy cosmetics shop caught my eye; it was Lipstick Queen’s Frog Prince lipstick, and it was deeply, froggily green! I obviously had to try it, so in I went to swatch this baffling cosmetic. Much to my surprise and delight, once it hit my skin, it turned pink.
Green-to-Pink Lipstick (2 Ways)
These lipsticks were inspired by the now-discontinued Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Lipstick, and they’re so much fun 🐸 These Patron exclusive lipsticks pair with tomorrow’s blog post and YouTube video (which you also now have access to here on Patreon). Watch the public YouTube video first to learn how to make the dilution + get lots of tips about working with these dyes, and then dive into these formulas 😄
The perfect level of dye for colour-changing lip glosses
After making quite a few colour-changing lip glosses, I’ve found the amounts of TKB’s Presto Change-o recommended by TKB Trading are a lot. So, in this video I do some experiments to figure out precisely how much Presto Change-o is needed to create a slight-but-noticeable colour shift on the lips + can be re-applied throughout the day without building up to a semi-permanent neon pink by noon. (Plus my current favourite lip gloss formulation!)
Making clear (!) lip balm
After many experiments (and flops), I finally made clear, solid lip balm! Here’s how 😄
DIY Moisturizing Lip Oil: 3 Ways
I’ve been having a ton of fun making lip oil formulations this year, and today I’m finally sharing three of my favourite formulations starring a new-to-me ingredient that I’m low-key obsessed with. These are super easy to stir up (no heating required!) and are a lovely way to moisturize your lips and add a bit of shine. Let’s get started!
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