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DIY: Here's how you can make foundation that matches your skin tone

You will have control over the colour and texture of the foundation if you DIY it.

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Written By: Shaloo Tiwari | Published : November 10, 2017 5:52 PM IST

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Liquid foundations are an integral part of our makeup regimen and many a time we are not able to find a colour matching our skin tone. Plus foundations aren't even very cheap these days. However, there is a solution to these problems that is very easy and is good for your skin too, JUST DIY IT. Yes, it is really very easy to make foundations at home and you'll have the liberty to determine the consistency and colour. Here's how you can make it at home:

Ingredients for the texture:

  • 2 and a half teaspoons of jojoba oil/Hemp seed oil
  • 1 and a half teaspoon of shea butter
  • 1 teaspoon emulsifying wax
  • 1 and a half tablespoon aloe gel
  • 1 and a half teaspoon witch hazel

Ingredients for the colour/ shade

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  • 2-5 teaspoons non-nano zinc oxide
  • 1/2 to 2 teaspoons cocoa powder(depending on how dark you want it to be)
  • 1/2 teaspoons mica powder of choice(for a bit of glitter, so optional)
  • 1 teaspoons clay (Earth Clay or Bentonite Clay)

Instruction:

  • Firstly you must keep in mind that you have decided the consistency and colour you want.
  • Melt the shea butter, oil and wax in a double boiler. Wait for it to melt completely and slowly.
  • Now slowly add the aloe vera and witch hazel and from slow to fast mix it well until you find it in a smooth texture.
  • Take it off the heat.

    Now it is time to add colour to it. Slowly, in very small amounts start with zinc and clays until it is completely mixed with the oils.

  • Now add mica powders and cocoa powder. Be very careful here as this will give the real colour to the foundation. In very small amounts keep adding it pinch by pinch till you are satisfied with the colour and texture.
  • Let it cool.
  • Time to check its colour. Take a bit of it and swatch it on your cheeks or hands.

How did you like it? Tell us in the comment section below.

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Shaloo Tiwari

Shaloo Tiwari

This girl right here is a DIY freak, loves to watch stars, travels solo, loves bowling, is a makeup junkie... basically loves to try everything new and positive. Fuelled by coffee, she loves to interact and make new friends. Gives immense importance to understanding ... Read More