I've been interested in DIY makeup & skincare since I was a teenager...in fact, years ago my sister and I attempted to start our own lip balm company but life events got in the way and we never ended up doing it. I still like to dabble in creating my own formulas here and there, mainly as a hobby so when I had the opportunity to check out a new book filled with DIY beauty recipes, I jumped at the chance!
Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup & Skincarewas written by Marie Rayma, the creator of HumbleBeeandMe.com. Her site is a wealth of information on all things relating to making your own beauty products at home and the book puts her years of knowledge right at your fingertips.
It includes step-by-step how-to's and recipes for creating your own makeup formulas such as eyeshadow, foundation, eyeliner, blush, highlighter, bronzer, airbrushing powder and lip products as well as skincare products such as lotions, face masks, body oils, and more.
Where to buy: Amazon.com and also for Kindle
After reading the book I was so excited to start creating, because her formulas are so easy to follow, even for a beginner! Marie was kind enough to send me the ingredients I would need to make my own loose eyeshadows, including the base (which she pre-mixed herself), mica colors, measuring scoops, and sifter jars along with detailed instructions.
All of the ingredients she sent to me can be found at TKB Trading, which is a website I have ordered from many times in the past...they have a huge selection of ingredients and tools for creating your own makeup.
I ended up making three more shades including a dusty lavender, teal green and olive green.
Overall, I'm really happy with how they turned out...they have nice pigmentation that's easy to build up for more intensity.
I was so inspired by Make It Up that I can't wait to start creating my own products again. Next I'm planning to order some liquid binder and eyeshadow pans from TKB to try making pressed powder eyeshadows (which is also detailed in Marie's book). Maybe I'll even try my hand at blush and highlighter! :)
If you'd like to check out Make It Up, please visit Amazon.com it's available in Paperback and also on Kindle.
I'm also happy to announce that I'm giving away copies of Make It Up to four lucky readers! You can enter below...good luck! :)
Make It Up Book Giveaway