I love lipstick, but I don’t love paying $15- $30 for my favorite brands. So one day I thought I’d research how to make my own DIY lipstick and was surprised to find out that there are several ways. Today, I am going to bring you two of the most popular ways and they could not be any easier. And when you’re doing making them don’t forget to check out my DIY Makeup setting spray to make sure your lipstick stays in place.
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Plus, I’m finding out most of my favorite lipsticks are filled with chemicals that I seem to only too happy to apply to my lips each morning. Crayons, however, are made with the expectation that little kiddos will not only likely put them in their mouths, but take a bite or two as well. Therefore, crayons are made from paraffin wax and non-toxic colors.
The fun part is you can make as many colors as you want and they cost about 50 cents per lipstick to make.
DIY Lipstick #1: Crayons and Coconut Oil
What will you need?
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Crayons
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Coconut Oil
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Plastic spoon or wooden sticks
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Small glass container or mini double boiler (how cute!)
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Frying Pan
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Small plastic containers
1.) First, choose your colors then unwrap each crayon.
2.) Fill a frying pan halfway with water and turn on low heat.
3.) Place a glass bowl in water. Scoop in 1/2 tsp of coconut oil per crayon. (If you prefer to make more of a lipgloss, add about a spoonful of coconut oil.) 4. Break-up your crayon and place in a bowl. Stir. This will only take about a minute.
4.) Pour into a plastic container and set aside to harden. (I was in a pinch the first time I made it and used contact lenses cases which actually make the perfect size lipstick.) That’s it! My friend Sarah and I made this and had a lot of fun.
DIY Lipstick #2: Beeswax, coconut oil and beet powder
What You Will Need:
- Equal parts beeswax and coconut oil
- bag of beet powder
- Optional: Essential Oils
How to make DIY Lipstick using Beet Powder
1.) Melt equal parts beeswax and coconut oil either on the stove or microwave.
2.) Stir in beet powder
3.) You are going to need a lot more beet powder than you think to create the color. Keep mixing and stirring until it is a very dark purple I think we used 3 tablespoons but you could probably use more.
4.) Add in essential oils of choice. We used lavender.
5.) Pour slightly cooled mixture into chapstick containers or plastic pot.
6.) Allow mixture to cool, especially before trying to twist up chapstick.
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No ways, is it really that easy? I have got to try it, just imagine all the colors and choices. Wow!!
Oh my gosh! I totally want to try this asap. Where do you think is the best place to get coconut oil? Is it something that is at my grocery store? I have my eyes all over my kids crayons now!
Grocery store, online or even Amazon. I buy organic virgin.
This looks like the perfect idea for a sleep over party.
haha it totally would be!
I’ve got to try this! I’m already thinking of the gorgeous colors available, so fun!
Yes! Totally customizable
This is awesome! I’ll have to try it! Thanks 🙂
This is so freaking cool! I’m totally trying it in the new year!
This is such a neat idea!! I’ll have to try this out!
Fun too! 🙂
I had made chapstick before, but had never thought to use beet powder for coloring. That’s a great way to add a little color with
a natural ingredient!
Yes! Exactly. We can feel good about what’s on our skin.
You always have the best beauty DIYs. I love this DIY lipstick. I really want to get into making my own beauty products.
Thanks, Leslie!
I seriously have to try this. Sounds like a fun girls night activity.
Seriously it is that easy? Wow who woulda thunk!
Wow, what a great DIY idea! Especially when you want a custom color to match a certain outfit or something. Will def be trying this!
-Marissa
http://www.quartzandleisure.com
No way, I never knew you could make lipstick out of CRAYONS! That’s crazy!
I’ve seen DIY lipstick before but I’ve never tried it! You make it look so easy! I’m going to have to try this sometime soon. Great post beautiful!
Daisi Ari || http://www.onthecolorfulside.com
Thanks, Daisi!
I have never thought of making my own lipstick, but it looks super easy! I might need to try this sometime soon!
Wow! I’m surprised it’s that easy! I’m also surprised that it’s safe to use crayons for this. So cool!
Wait…really? I had NO clue how many bad chemicals were in lippies, nor did I realize that CRAYONS could be used as a substitute!!! AMAZING!!
Coming Up Roses
Yesss. How cool is that?!
Such great ideas! I want to try the beet powder option.
I would caution against using crayons, though. Despite the popular assumptions about crayons, they DO contain various toxins including lead and arsenic. A quick Google search will confirm this. So look for ACTUAL non-toxic crayons (if you can even find them).
https://tamararubin.com/2018/08/do-crayola-crayons-have-lead-2018/
ah – thank you!