Tinted lip balms are one of the easiest mineral makeup recipes to master. By starting off with a reliable base and learning to blend custom colors using mineral-based colorants, you can formulate an endless variety of gorgeous sheer lip colors.
This recipe uses a blend of Clear Jojoba Oil, Castor Oil, and Nilotica Shea Butter to create a creamy, semi-soft lip balm that glides easily onto the lips. Jojoba is an excellent lip-care ingredient due to its long shelf life and inherent stability. Castor Oil thickens the texture, providing a rich, slippery sheen to the mix. Nilotica Shea Butter provides a dose of nourishing moisture to this base, while Lecithin increases adhesion to the lips. Beeswax is used to harden the balm and bind the ingredients together.
When it comes to making lip color, my favorite ingredients are Pearlescent Micas. These colorful powders are made from mixing crushed mica powder with a variety of both natural and synthetic dyes and colorants. You can make lip tints with just one mica, or you can create your own original colors by blending multiple micas together. Just be sure to check on the safety of each mica before using it. Not all Pearlescent Micas are approved for use in lip care. You can use our handy Mica Safety Chart to quickly check on any mica you’d like to use.
To make the colors pictured above, I used the following micas, (from left to right):
- Rouge Flambe Mica
- Tangerine Mica and Pink Glimmer Mica
- Jeweltone Tan Opal Mica with Pink Glimmer Mica and Rouge Flambe Mica
Custom Lip Tints
Basic Ratio
Ingredients
- 2 parts White Filtered Beeswax Pellets
- 2 parts Organic Nilotica Shea Butter
- 1 part Clear Jojoba Oil
- 1 part Castor Oil
- 1-2% Lip-Safe Essential Oil, such as Peppermint (optional)
- 2% Liquid Lecithin
- 5-10% Pearlescent Mica
Directions
- Heat beeswax, shea butter, jojoba and castor oils in double boiler until fully melted.
- Remove from heat, let cool for a few moments, then add essential oil and micas.
- Pour melted tint into containers. Allow to cool until firm.
Example Recipe
Makes four 1/2-ounce jars
- 2 tablespoons White Filtered Beeswax Pellets
- 2 tablespoons Organic Nilotica Shea Butter
- 1 tablespoon Clear Jojoba Oil
- 1 tablespoon Castor Oil
- 1/8 teaspoon Liquid Lecithin
- 1/8 teaspoon Peppermint Essential Oil
- 1 teaspoon Pearlescent Mica
Usage & Packaging
We packaged our lip tints in our new 1/2 Ounce Paperboard Jars with Flush Fit Lids. Be sure to check out our other paperboard products here: 0.3 oz. Brown Paperboard Push-Up Tube with Cap | 1/2 oz. Brown Paperboard Jar with Flush Fit Lid | 4 oz. Brown Paperboard Jar with Flush Fit Lid
hi I wanted to make some as a start up business but the ingredients are hard to find, im from Philippines and I believe those ingredients are not available here in our country
Hello Angel, From Nature With Love, the company that owns and runs this blog, ships worldwide. Please reach out to our Customer Care team at orderdesk@fromnaturewithlove.com for further assistance!
hi can you show a different tint recipe like the benefit tints which are liquidity i wanna start a small business.
Hi, can I ask if there are mica powder alternatives? Thank you.
Hello! You can find a complete list of colorants offered by From Nature With Love in the following link: https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/soap/ColorAdd.asp
use things like those
yes its true im also interested in putting small business but the ings are not easy to find
Shelf life?
This formulation should be good for approximately 1 to 2 years, as the ingredients in this formulation are stable and there is no water present.
Hello. How about if there is water? How long will it last?
Hello Angel, This type of product wouldn’t typically include water. If you are adding water to any product and selling, you would want to add a preservative. Otherwise, it would be best to use the product within 5 to 7 days.
Hi. How can i buy those ingredients? Im from philippines.
Hello Hillary, From Nature With Love, the owner and operator of our blog, carries all the supplies for the formulations in our blog. We also ship internationally! Check out the website here: http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com.
Hi can I ask a question? Can I used tube applicator for this?
Hello Jobelle, Thank you for your question. For a lip tube with applicator, you would want to increase the recommended amount of liquid oils in order to have a thinner consistency.
En dónde puedo conseguir esos envases para la tinta?
Hello Andy, You can find the colorants at http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com. From Nature With Love is the owner the Natural Beauty Workshop.
Hi, can i guys pre mage this and package it then I’ll buy in bulk?
Hi, What preservatives can u add to make it last for month?
Hello Zeereta, While the finished product is considered to be shelf-stable as is, you can choose an oil-soluble preservative from, http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com on this page.
hi can i make these and sell them ? will they last ?
and what to do if i want a liquid consistency
Hello Vamika, You can make these to sell, to gift or for personal use. It’s up to you! These formulations are considered shelf-stable, but you can add an oil-based preservative to help with oil oxidation. To make this into a liquid, increase the recommended amount of liquid oils until you achieve your desired consistency.
can you pls give me names of the oil based preservative ?
Hello Vamika, here is a list of the preservatives offered by From Nature With Love, the owner and operator of this blog: https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/soap/Preservatives.asp They will note whether or not they are oil soluble versus water soluble.
can this be used as a cheek tint also
Great question, yes, it can!
Hi, what preservative can be added to this to increase shelf life in case of using water.
Hello Dolly, Lip balm formulations are typically all oil-based with no water added. While the finished product is considered to be shelf-stable as is, you can consider adding one of From Nature With Love’s oil-based preservatives. Please check out this page for more information.
Hi, can I ask if there are mica powder alternatives?
Hello Crystal! You can find a complete list of colorants offered by From Nature With Love in the following link: https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/soap/ColorAdd.asp