[mgmsrk]

This thread is so helpful, now I want to start making my own makeup!

[Ames101]

i am another one of the people on here that have been lurking. i have read the entire thread through thoroughly and as i already have my HG foundation brand, i won't even attempt that. however, i absolutely love fiddling with eyeshadows, and this brand is sooo expensive for those, which is ironic because their foundis are pretty cheap, and good. i have been paying close attention to all the posts that are about eyeshadow and was wondering if anyone could tell me what i would need to mix the micas with to help them stay on my super oily skin (even my eyelids). its actually pretty pathetic, even with primer, and the mixing medium (which decreases the creasing) the eyeshadow still creases a lot.
does anyone have any mica mixing base recipes for me?
thank you so much in advance.

Ames

PS: does anyone know if the jars from tkb can be used to do the make-your-own lipbalm (where you boil the mixed elements for a few minutes)

[any]

Ames, you should try some kaolin clay for your oily lids! Also, TO2 and zink really improve the staying power.

In MHO you get the best results if you:
1, mix a white base
2, mix the base with pigments so you get some basic, matte colurs
3, mix your base colors and add micas for shimmer/glitter and just shake together so you don´t ruin the micas.

It´s totally possible to just shake your micas with some kaolin for example, but you get much nicer e/s if you use a base in matching color!

[Ames101]

thank you so much

[mgmsrk]

FREE FORMULA: TANGO EYE SHADOW

4 Grams Tangerine Mica Powder
3 Grams Inter Gold Sparks Mica Powder
1 Gram Cactus Sun Mica Powder
0.5 Gram Inter Violet Sparks Mica Powder
1 Gram Magnesium Myristate
0.5 Gram Boron Nitride 30 Micron
Mix the above ingredients with the friction method (place in a zip seal bag, shake and rub between your hands until well blended), you can also grind this however it will lose some of the luster.

Add your glitter (this is optional), 1.2 grams Black Magic Glitter, 2.6 grams Treasure Chest Glitter


This was just sent to me by Costal Sents

[Emily86]

i really love this thread! there's one thing i'm confused about though, i was hoping someone could help me. i want to buy some sericite or mica to add to my foundations, but which type?? there are so many! conservatorie sells the untreated grey type and the Super white, and tkb also has several types

which type does everyone use? i just want the basic stuff that goes in foundations. thanks in advance!

[Ames101]

i've got a similar question actually. my mother uses a line of makeup that is supposed to reduce wrinkles. its a drugstore MMU brand, but they discontinued the line soon after she bought hers. i was wondering if the pearl powder from TKB would help her skin in the same way this did?
if it does, then i'll simply be modifying a tub of powder from this brand

Wow. Amazing. Looks like making your own makeup is not as difficult afterall. ;p

[Roxie]

That sounds so cool! My sister often gets stuff to make her own liploss and I've often made my own soap, but enver actual makeup.

[terra]

what a great thread! Very helpful. Thanks so muchy.

[HollyC]

I like the super white serecite.

[avesoriano]

anyone been into miy lately... seems not so many people are posting these days

[emily_3383]

Does anyone know how to make a dark Grey eyeshadow? A lot of people just say black and white but i guess im looking for a more technical answer. lol

[Creative_Ice]

I LOVE this thread!! I can not wait to get my kit and try to start making my own!! I'm so excited!! Thank you for all your tips ladies - You're all wonderful!!

[newyorlatin]

I would suggest the grey untreated kind from TKB or the standard Serecite from Coastal Scents. The super white can be a little "white" for use when making a foundation for a woman of color but if you don't need much color in your foundation then... I guess it would be ok.

[starbound25]

HI Ladies,

ok so I'm only at page 9 of this 39 page thread so I'm going to post my question here and go back and read the rest of the pages LOL

has anyone purchased the EBook from Coastal Scents on how to make your own MMU?
I'd like to hear reviews on it before I buy it
I've purchased a kit to make my own and am very excited to get busy playing!!
thanks!!
~Susan

I just watched a youtube video and the girl made her eyeshadow right in the 5gram jar, would you recommend that? or do it in a baggie first and then transfer to a jar?

thanks!