Beauty & Style
How to make your own eye shadow
If you’ve ever spent an hour at the local beauty counter or pharmacy trying (and failing) to find the perfect shade of eye shadow, you’ve probably wondered just how hard it would be to mix something up at home. As it turns out, making your own eye shadow is quick and easy with the added bonus of total control over the ingredients you use… meaning less nasties on your skin.
This recipe uses basic pantry staples to create an effective, long-lasting product that can be customised with your choice of colour and texture in less than 10 minutes.
You will need:
- ½ teaspoon arrowroot powder
- ½ teaspoon shea or cocoa butter (the thicker, refined formula)
- For colourings, use either turmeric, cocoa powder, dried beetroot powder, nutmeg. Here are some combinations: Turmeric + cocoa = copper; cocoa + beet = dusky pink; nutmeg = earthy neutral
Directions:
- Place the arrowroot and your chosen colourings in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add your chosen butter, three-quarters of a teaspoon at a time, and mix, mix, mix until light and creamy. If you prefer a creamy formulation, add a little more butter. If you’d like to keep things matte, stick with a quarters of a teaspoon.
- Transfer mixture to a clean, sterilised container with a tight lid and store in the fridge to keep fresh.
Notes:
- Mixture will last for up to two weeks.
- Make sure fingers are always clean before you start application or use a disposable eye shadow applicator to prevent transfer of bacteria which will greatly reduce the lifespan of your product.