DIY Beauty Product Recipes that Will Make You and Your Wallet Feel Good

15. Cream Blush and Lip Tint

A lot of companies out there sell multi-use sticks that combine blush and lip tint together into the same product. But did you know that you can make your own? The ingredients you need to make this lip tint and bush are: rose mica powder, cacao powder, kaolin clay, and shea butter. For the full instructions on how to make it, check out the Mommy Potamus blog. (via Mommy Potamus)

14. Homemade Bronzer

Looking for a sun kissed skin tone just in time for summer? Here’s how to make your own bronzer: 1 Tbs. cinnamon powder, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp nutmeg powder, 2 tsp arrowroot powder , and 15 drops of lavender or rosemary essential oil. For full instructions on how to make this, check out the Thank Your Body blog. (via Thank Your Body)

13. Vitamin C Serum

If you’re into skincare, you may have already purchased vitamin C serum. It helps to heal your skin, and it keeps it healthy for a long time. The only issue is that it can be expensive, especially fro high-end brands. Here’s the ingredients you need to make it on your own: 1 teaspoon vitamin C powder, 1 teaspoon distilled water, 1 teaspoon glycerin (optional), ⅛ teaspoon vitamin E (optional), and a small amber or dark glass bottle. For full instructions on how to make it, check out the Primally Inspired blog. (via Primally Inspired)

12. Homemade Mascara

Finding the perfect mascara is tricky. Sometimes it clumps, or bleeds, or flakes off into your eyes. So if you’re getting toxic bits in your eyes, that can’t be good! Here’s what you need to make a DIY all-natural mascara: 1 tsp coconut oil, 1 tsp shea butter, 1 1/2 tsp beeswax, 2 tsp jojoba oil, 2 capsules activated charcoal, and 2 drops vitamin E oil. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Real Food RN blog. (via Real Food RN)

11. Homemade Foundation Powder

Here is yet another recipe for making a powder based foundation: arrowroot powder, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, jojoba, olive, or almond oil. With so few ingredients, you can feel confident knowing that your skin isn’t getting clogged with harmful chemicals. For full instructions on how to make this, check out the Thank Your Body blog. (via Thank Your Body)

10. Coffee Eye Cream

Eye cream helps to alleviate wrinkles around the eyes, and it can give you a bit of pep in the morning before you apply your makeup. The ingredients you need to make coffee eye cream are: .5 oz. coffee infused oil, .25 oz. jojoba oil, .25 oz. rosehip seed oil, .75 oz. shea butter, .75 oz. cocoa butter, 1/2 mL (about 10 drops) lavender essential oil, 3 drops chamomile essential oil and 5 drops vitamin E oil. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Soap Deli News blog. (via Soap Deli News)

9. Scented Bath Salts

Everyone loves to relax in the bathtub, and you can make your own bath salts very easily. You need the following ingredients: glass test tubes, epsom salt, coarse sea salt, essential oils and dropper, glass measuring cup, spoon, food coloring, funnel, and labels (optional). For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the DIY Inspired blog. (via DIY Inspired)

8. Facial Oil Moisturizer

Have dry skin? Try out this all-natural facial oil moisturizer. You need the following ingredients: 2 oz glass dropper bottle, 2 oz argan oil, 15 drops frankincense essential oil, and 10 drops lavender essential oil, For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Don’t Mess With Mama blog. (via Don’t Mess With Mama)

7. Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub

If you need to scrub away dry skin, try using sugar scrub. You need the following ingredients: coconut oil, granulated white sugar, essential lime oil, and shredded coconut. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out The Idea Room blog. (via The Idea Room)

6. Mascara

Here is yet another great mascara recipe for you to try. You need the following ingredients: 2 tsp coconut oil, 4 tsp aloe vera gel, 1/2 – 1 tsp bees wax pellet, 1 – 2 capsules of activated charcoal (for black) or cocoa powder (for brown), and a clean mascara container. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Thank Your Body blog. (via Thank Your Body)

5. Exfoliating Coffee and Sugar Scrub

Coffee is a great exfoliator, and so is sugar. Combine the two together, and you’ve got an amazing DIY scrub on your hands. You need the following ingredients: 1/4 cup coconut oil, 10 drops cinnamon essential oil blend, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup coconut sugar, and 1/2 cup finely ground coffee. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Creative Green Living blog. (via Creative Green Living)

4. Exfoliating Facial Scrub

Here is yet another type of exfoliating scrub, this time for your face. You need the following ingredients: 1/2 cup baking soda, 8 drops frankincense, and 8 drops lavender. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Don’t Mess With Mama blog.(via Don’t Mess With Mama)

3. Cleaning Wipes

At the end of the day, you may need to wipe off all of the makeup and other things that you’re trying out on your face. But if you want to save the environment, it’s best not to use disposable wipes. You need the following ingredients: 2 cups distilled water, 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or fractionated coconut oil, 5 drops melaleuca essential oil, 5 drops grapefruit essential oil, optional: Few drops of vitamin e or aloe, and an old, clean t shirt or towel. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Happy Money Saver blog.

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2. All Natural Eye Shadow

Love to experiment with eyeshadow colors? Try going all-natural with these different shades of DIY eyeshadows. You need the following ingredients: arrowroot powder, shea butter, cocoa powder, nutmeg, dried beet powder, turmeric, and allspice. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Thank Your Body blog. (via Thank Your Body)

1. Apple Cider Vinegar Toner

Apple Cider Vinegar is great for you both inside and out. You need the following ingredients: In order to make this, you only need three ingredients: raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, distilled water or hydrosol, and witch hazel extract. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Mommy Potamus blog. (via Mommy Potamus)