Thursday, November 29, 2012

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<><
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Hey Kim, I'm looking for a laundry detergent recipe that is more liquid.. I LOVE the recipe I learned from you with the fels naptha but it can clog up my machine and cause a flood :( My machine is tempermental :( Do you have other recipes I might try?
    Just asking the expert on these things :) Thanks!

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  2. Marmee's PantryNovember 29, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Would it be too much to ask if you will allow me to post the recipe tomorrow? I'm on my way out. Just like today's post, one of those things I say to myself: "You mean I haven't posted that already?" lol

    Thanks for the head's up.

    Love & blessings . . .

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  3. DiannaNovember 29, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Now this something I am definitely going to try! I had no idea it was so easy to do! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 31, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I heard that it may be harmful to inhale babypowder. Is this true? I am very interested in making a translucent powder and was just wondering if there is a substitute for the baby powder that does the same job (absorb oil.)
    Thank-you!! :)

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    1. Marmee's PantryJanuary 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM

      Thanks for asking ~ you can substitute Arrowroot Powder for the baby powder or talc. But remember, these are ALL powders &, like any powder, it is possible to inhale them. Just be sure to breathe out as you are applying. :-)

      Blessings from Ohio . . .

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  5. AmandaMarch 2, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I just stumbled upon your blog and am very excited to try this product! I have acne prone skin, and I'm wondering if you have experienced any skin irritations from using it?

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    1. Marmee's PantryMarch 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

      Hi Amanda ~ One of the reasons that I posted this is because my skin does NOT experience any irritations from it. Even though I will soon be 54 yrs old, I, too, have had a life-time of acne-prone issues; specifically deep cystic acne. That was a huge reason why I started making my own skin care. My parents spent BIG $$ on dermatologists during my teens & 20's & nothing has ever been as effective as my own homemade products. If you are interested, try my oily skin face wash & my favorite tea tree & thyme toner. You can look them up under my "Homemade Health Care" category or simply Google "Marmee's Pantry oily skin face wash" & "Marmee's Pantry tea tree and thyme face tonic." They are completely simple & very effective.

      Let me know if you try them.

      Blessings from Ohio . . .

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  6. Marmee's PantryMarch 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Hi Amanda ~ One of the reasons that I posted this is because my skin does NOT experience any irritations from it. Even though I will soon be 54 yrs old, I, too, have had a life-time of acne-prone issues; specifically deep cystic acne. That was a huge reason why I started making my own skin care. My parents spent BIG $$ on dermatologists during my teens & 20's & nothing has ever been as effective as my own homemade products. If you are interested, try my oily skin face wash & my favorite tea tree & thyme toner. You can look them up under my "Homemade Health Care" category or simply Google "Marmee's Pantry oily skin face wash" & "Marmee's Pantry tea tree and thyme face tonic." They are completely simple & very effective.

    Let me know if you try them.

    Blessings from Ohio . . .

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