3. Why use Mineral
Makeup?
• is very easy to make
• does not contain chemicals - if you choose not to!
• does not clog pores
• is suitable for all skin types
• has buildable coverage - light to heavy
• saves a lot of cost
15. Example: Lipstick
Whatever brand of lipstick you're using, it is made from Butter, Oil, Wax and Pigments. The base ingredients of lipstick are Butter and Oil.
Base Ingredient
17. Example: Eyeshadow
Eyeshadows usually contain functional ingredients such as Kaolin clay. The function of Kaolin Clay is to absorb oil or sweat on your eyelids.
Functional Ingredient
28. Step 1: Pigment
Prepare the pigments according to
your skin tone using iron oxides:
Red oxide, Yellow iron oxide,
Ultramarine blue
29. Example
1 tad yellow iron oxide
1 dash titanium dioxide
1 drop red iron oxide
1 drop ultramarine blue
30. Example
1 tsp + 1 tad yellow iron oxide
3 smidgen red iron oxide
5 pinch brown iron oxide
1 dash magnesium myristate
31. Step 2:
Choose your own (Base + Functional +
Aesthetic + SPF) ingredients according
to your preference.
Add the amounts as recommended by
your supplier.
37. Adjustment Guide
Too yellow = Add purple
Too blue = Add orange
Too green = Add red
Too purple = Add yellow
Too orange = Add blue
Too light = Add black
Too dark = Add white
Color is too intense/bright/concentrated = Add sericite mica
38. Using your mortar + pestle, grind all the ingredients
above until the color is even.
39. Ensure there are no
big lumps and the
color should be
even.
If there are lumps and uneven color, grind again.
40. Test on the back of the hand to see if the color is
distributed evenly. If it does, congratulations! Your
product is ready!
41. Tips
If you don't have a primer, you can drop 2-3 drops of Vitamin E into your Mineral Foundation and grind evenly. Make sure there are no lumps!
To use Mineral Makeup as a liquid foundation, mix with a little Jojoba or Squalane oil. Other oils are not suitable because it will feel too greasy and make you look shiny.
43. SECRET INGREDIENT
• Pearl Powder
This ingredient is the Youth of Fountain if you add it into
your product.
Pearls help the skin to be smoother, silkier and brighter
within 2 weeks!
Use between 5 to 15%.
If your concept is Vegan, use Allantoin instead.
44. SECRET INGREDIENT
2. Silk Powder
This ingredient is the Wrinkle Eraser of all time.
Silk helps tighten the skin, blurs wrinkles, heal sun damage and lighten scars.
Use between 5 to 15%.
If your concept is Vegan, use Silicone Elastomer or Wrinkle Blur.
45. SECRET INGREDIENT
3. Ground Flowers
You can use ground Lavender, Calendula, Chamomile or Rose.
Flowers have the ability to soothe the skin, has anti-aging properties and provide natural flowery scent.
Use between 5 to 15%.