You don’t have to spend the majority of your hard-earned money on cosmetics, you can create an eyeshadow look with DIY ingredients. Each year, women across the globe are contributing to a billion dollar beauty industry and overspending while they’re at it.
However, a majority of these products contain chemicals that may be harmful to your skin if you are a daily user. Furthermore, the production of these cosmetics facilitates environmental degradation while some of them may not be 100% animal cruelty-free.
Keeping these points in mind, you can always try your hands at making your favorite makeup products at home using natural ingredients. Not only will this be a much cheaper alternative, but you would not be causing environmental damage either. We’ve got some DIY secrets up next.
Materials Required
- Arrow starch or corn starch
- Bentonite clay (if available)
- Natural coloring agents such as activated charcoal, cocoa powder, turmeric powder, beetroot juice, spirulina, and natural mica powder
- Jojoba Oil
- Moisturizer
- Bowls
- Spoon
- Grinder
Create A Neutral Base
The first step is to start with a neutral base for your eyeshadow. You can use arrow starch or corn starch for this purpose. These are natural and chemical-free alternatives to the original base which is found in most commercially produced eyeshadows.
In case you feel that the grains of the base are too big, try blending them in a grinder to attain finer particles. This will ease out the processes involved in the further steps as well.
If available, you can add one teaspoon of the bentonite clay as well. This compound is known for its natural healing and detoxifying properties which will ensure that excess oil is removed from your skin and your pores are rejuvenated.
Add Natural Colors
As you may know, most commercially produced eyeshadows get their myriad hues due to the presence of artificial pigments. However, you can recreate the same effects, but with more natural and skin-friendly alternatives.
Once you have mixed the base ingredients, divide the mixture in different bowls to create natural eyeshadows of varied colors. Select any natural pigment of your choice and mix it with your base ingredients.
Most of these natural pigments are easily available household items. For instance, you can use cocoa powder in different quantities to create the beautiful browns and nudes. Similarly, turmeric powder can be used to make a glowing yellow and golden. You can create a green palate using spirulina.
If you wish to experiment with bolder colors, you can use beetroot juice in varying quantities to create a pink or the vermilion palate for yourself. Furthermore, if you are looking for smoky shades of blacks and grays, activated charcoal powder is a great alternative.
You can add some shimmer to your shades using natural mica powder.
Test It On Your Skin
Before directly applying it over your eyelids, you should test a small portion of the eyeshadow on your forearm. This will help you lookout for any signs of reactions or allergies. If you do not experience any signs of redness or irritation, you can apply the eyeshadow on your eyes.
Before application, make sure to gently wash your face so that there are no signs of greasiness. Otherwise, the natural colors of the eyeshadow will not show the desired effects as it may lead to uneven coloring and clumping.
After you have washed your face, apply some moisturizer to prevent your skin from getting dry and flaky. Then, choose the natural eyeshadow of your choice and apply it over your eyelids. You can opt for a nude look or even go for a vibrant tone depending upon your preference and style.
Pro Tip: Add in a few drops of Jojoba Oil to your eye-shadow mix before applying over your eyelids to ensure that the mix is no longer grainy and dusty. Moreover, it will help the eye-shadow last longer as well, without causing irritability on your skin.
The Bottom Line
Making your own natural eye-shadow at home may seem like a meticulous process on your first try. However, with a little patience and lots of experimenting, you can create your favorite eye-shadow palette easily. You will be saving money and doing a good deed for the environment too.