Homemade Translucent Face Powder

Yesterday, I had one of those days where I saw something on Pinterest & thought, "Hey! I make that. Why haven't I blogged about it, yet?"

So, today, I'm going to share my very simple, very effective recipe for homemade translucent face powder. 

Now, admittedly, I have 2 favorite "store-bought" powders that I still use from time-to-time simply because I enjoy them ~ Clinique's Stay Matt Oil Free Pressed Powder, & Christina's Natural Qualities mineral make-up (we sell her products at the health food store I work at, & I talked about her products when I blogged about mineral make-ups).

But a girl needs her options :-) & I am ALWAYS all for the option of making my own cosmetics & skin care. There's nothing like fresh and nothing like knowing & being able to pronounce everything that touches your skin . . . AND saving money by making a product that you love using.

You will need:

~1/2 TB conrstarch
~1 ts baby powder OR talc (if you have talc allergies, you can skip this)
~1/8 ts. (approximately) cocoa powder OR your favorite mineral make-up for a light tint of color
~a clean jar or clean, used mineral make-up container
~a small whisk
~a small mixing bowl

Directions:

1) In a bowl, GENTLY whisk all powdered product together until nicely blended. **NOTE** when adding your cocoa powder OR mineral make-up for light tint, BE SURE TO START SMALL. Add it only until it matches your skin color. You can always add a little more, IF needed ~ depending upon your skin tone & if your have a tan or not. REMEMBER, the idea of powder is to blend it so as NOT to see it. :-)   

2) To apply powder to your face: a] use a large powder brush, a Kabuki brush (above) or a large, fluffy cotton ball 2] Gently dip brush into powder 3] lightly tap brush on inside edge of jar to remove excess 4] lightly dot brush on cheeks, chin, nose & forehead 5] then use brush to blend powder evenly around your whole face.  

3) May be applied over foundation or wear alone.

Let me know how you LOVE this!

Blessings from Ohio . . . Kim<><