Inspired by romantic red roses, this Rosy Red Lip Gloss gives lips a natural rosy hue. This lip product is glossy and feels soft on the lips. It’s made with a combination of castor oil, jojoba oil and cera bellina wax. Merlot Sparkle Mica and Rose Pearl Mica give the gloss a shimmery red color that’s flattering for a wide variety of skin tones. Scented with Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil, the gloss smells as rosy as it looks!
What You’ll Need:
1.5 oz. Castor Oil
.4 oz Jojoba Oil
.2 oz Cera Bellina Wax
3 mL Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil
.5 tsp Merlot Sparkle Mica
2 tsp Rose Pearl Mica
Daisy Lip Butter Pots (discontinued)
NOTE: The Daisy Lip Butter Pots shown in this tutorial have been discontinued; this kit now includes the Non-stackable Clear Lip Pots.
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ONE: In a heat safe container, add the castor and jojoba oil. Add the cera bellina wax and heat in the microwave using 30 second bursts until the wax is fully melted. Be careful when removing from the microwave, as the container will be very hot.
TWO: Add 3 mL of the Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil and use a spoon to fully mix in.
THREE: Add the Merlot Sparkle Mica and Rose Pearl Mica and use a spoon to fully incorporate.Continue stirring until any clumps are removed.
FOUR: Once the mica is fully blended, allow the mixture to cool slightly. If poured when the mixture is extremely hot, the micas may sink to the bottom of the lip pots. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, carefully pour the lip gloss mixture into the pots. Allow to fully cool and place the cap on top.
What’s your favorite lip shade? For every day, I love a light pink hue. When going out, I like the bold color from the Radiant Red Lip Stick Trio.
- 1.5 oz. Castor Oil
- .4 oz Jojoba Oil
- .2 oz Cera Bellina Wax
- 3 mL Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil
- .5 tsp Merlot Sparkle Mica
- 2 tsp Rose Pearl Mica
- Non-Stackable Lip Pots
- In a heat safe container, add the castor and jojoba oils. Add the cera bellina wax and heat in the microwave using 30 second bursts until the wax is fully melted. Be careful when removing from the microwave, as the container will be very hot.
- Add 3 mL of the Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil and use a spoon to fully mix in.
- Add the Merlot Sparkle Mica and Rose Pearl Mica and use a spoon to fully incorporate.
- Once the mica is fully blended, allow the mixture to cool slightly. If poured when the mixture is extremely hot, the micas may sink to the bottom of the lip pots. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, carefully pour the lip gloss mixture into the pots. Allow to fully cool and place the cap on top.
Keep your eyes on the blog for more colorful, rainbow inspired projects all week long! Tomorrow will feature an orange themed tutorial =)
what if you have a sensitivity to beeswax, is there an alternative?
You can use candelilla wax instead! It’s a vegetable wax that feels nice in balms: https://www.brambleberry.com/Candelilla-Wax-P4207.aspx
Candelilla wax won’t give you the same texture as cera bellina wax. Cera bellina has a gel-like, glossy texture, while candelilla is more solid and balmy. I would recommend making a small test batch of this recipe with candelilla and dipping a cold spoon in. It will harden instantly and you can feel the texture. If you want it glossier, you can add more castor oil. 🙂
Read more about The Spoon Trick here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/spoon-trick/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi,
I would like to try this but I like heavily pigmented lip gloss, will the consistency change with extra mica than the recipe calls for?
Also,
Can we substitute Shea butter for the wax?
Hi Marley!
With quite a bit more mica, the gloss may be a bit more dry. If that’s the case, you can add a bit more jojoba oil to smooth it out. 🙂
Also, the cera bellina wax used in this recipe gives the gloss a soft and spreadable texture. You can use shea butter, but it will change the texture. It will make the recipe less glossy and more buttery. I would recommend a small test batch to see what you think!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Shea butter: https://www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx
Hi Kelsey,.
What is the shelf life on this lip gloss?
Hi Connie!
This recipe will last quite awhile! The shelf life depends on the oils added to the recipe. Technically, jojoba oil has an indefinite shelf life. After about a year, the gloss may dry out a bit and the top notes of the flavor oil may fade. I would recommend using it within a year. 🙂
Read more about oil shelf lives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi
I am wondering, do you think this would go okay without any mica? Im assuming that would make it a little less firm???
Im wanting just a basic clear gloss
Hi Carmen!
You can absolutely make this recipe without mica! It will create a nice transparent gloss. Without the dry powders, it may be slightly less firm. If that’s the case, you can add a bit more cera bellina wax (.1 ounces or so). 🙂
To check the consistency of the gloss when it’s melted, you can use The Spoon Trick! Frozen spoons harden the gloss instantly so you can check the texture. If it’s too soft, you can add more wax. Find out how to do that trick here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/spoon-trick/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hey, would you be able to add glitter to a recipe like this?
Hi Lani!
If you can find lip safe glitter, you can add it to this recipe! It is very important that the glitter is lip safe. While our iridescent glitters are skin safe, they aren’t lip safe. So, they are not able to be added to this recipe. The good news is the micas added have some shimmer, which looks lovely on. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thanks! What makes a product lip/eye/skin safe? If something isn’t does it cause bad skin reactions or more?
Hi Lani!
Products that are skin and eye safe have different requirements than those that don’t. So, they must be approved by the FDA to be eye/lip safe. This is because there is a small chance of ingesting them, or getting them into your eye. To ensure they’re safe if that happens, the product goes through testing to be approved for eye or lip safety. 🙂
You can see a list of our lip safe colors here: https://www.brambleberry.com/Lip-Safe-Micas-Colorants-W37.aspx
And a list of our eye safe colors here: https://www.brambleberry.com/Eye-Shadow-Safe-Micas-Colorants-W38.aspx
If you have a question about a specific color/fragrance, feel free to ask! We can get more information about it from the MSDS sheets. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi Kelsey,
I just found another mica that is safe for lips, Desert Red Mica, but I don’t see it on your list of lip safe micas. Would you recommend using this one to use in lip balms and lipsticks?
Hi Connie!
You can definitely use Desert Red Mica in lip products! It will give the balm a gorgeous sparkly red color. I went ahead and updated our lip safe colorants list to include that one. 🙂
Desert Red Mica: https://www.brambleberry.com/Desert-Red-Mica-P6227.aspx
Lip Safe Colors: https://www.brambleberry.com/Lip-Safe-Micas-Colorants-W37.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Ok I finally made this…what a gorgeous recipe! The texture is smooth and silky and it was a huge hit at the office. I ended up making a double batch and splitting it between daisy pots and lip gloss bottles with wands. It works well in both. It definitely would not work well in the balm tubes because it is a very soft and luscious recipe. 🙂
Thank you for sharing this…it will definitely be a staple for me.
Yay, so glad to hear that Nicole! So glad you and your coworkers are enjoying the gloss. Thanks for your sweet comment. Enjoy! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi there,
I have the buttercream flavor oil and would love to make this. I know that it discolors soap, but do vanilla-based fragrances also discolor mica-colored lip balms?
Thanks so much!
Hi Nicole!
That’s a great question! We use flavor oils with vanilla in our lip balm often and I haven’t seen any discoloration. It may happen, but I haven’t seen it in my almost two years of making lip balm. I think you should be just fine. 🙂
Read more about fragrance discoloration here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/why-did-my-soap-turn-brown/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
HI this lipgloss look’s amazing but i have a question about the wax can I use other wax and if I can witch wax can I USE to make lipgloss ?
thank you
Hi Azhar!
The cera bellina wax used in this recipe gives the gloss a soft and spreadable texture. You can use another wax, like candelilla or beeswax, but keep in mind it will give this recipe more of a lip balm texture, rather than a lip gloss. To get the glossy consistency, you’ll want to use cera bellina wax.
If you do use another wax, a small test batch would be helpful so you can check the final texture. 🙂
Learn more about what waxes are available and the texture they add to lip balm here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lip-products/how-to-create-lip-product-recipes/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Candelilla wax: https://www.brambleberry.com/Candelilla-Wax-P4207.aspx
Beeswax: https://www.brambleberry.com/Beeswax-White-P4211.aspx
Hi, how about using eco-soy wax?
Because the cera bellina wax has a unique texture, soy wax won’t give you the same glossy consistency! If you use it, I would recommend a small test batch to see what you think of the finished product. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
EcoSoya Advanced Soy Wax: https://www.brambleberry.com/EcoSoya-Advanced-Soy-Wax-P4698.aspx
I just made this with the strawberry flavor oil and all soft beige mica. I also ran out of jajoba, and so used mainly castor oil. I substituted beeswax for the other wax. It turned out AMAZING!!! Beautiful – put them in tiny tins!
That sounds like an awesome combination! The Soft Beige would make a gorgeous nude shade. Enjoy your lovely handmade gloss Ramona. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Strawberry Flavor Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Strawberry-Flavor-Oil-P3844.aspx
Soft Beige Mica: https://www.brambleberry.com/Soft-Beige-Mica-P3597.aspx
Hi, this recipe looks great and I really want to try it. I want to know however about heating options. See my aunt absolutely hates microwaves and she has thrown away the last three! I’ve tried using a double boiler type heating method when I first tried to do lip balm using the Lip Balm Base I got from Brambleberry, however I’ve notice that it hardens very quickly. If I use the double boiler option with this recipe would I go through the same issue?
Hi Megan!
You can definitely use a double boiler if you like! If you’re noticing that balm is hardening up quickly, you can add all the ingredients while the water is still boiling. Then, turn the heat off but keep the pot on the boiler. That should keep it nice and fluid so you can fill your lip pots. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Does this gloss work well being packaged in the lip gloss tubes with wand?
Hi Susan!
This recipe is a little too soft for lip balm tubes. It would be tricky to push the gloss up from the tube. We love the Daisy Lip Butter Pots for this recipe. Adding a wand would be a great packaging idea! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Susan, I made this gloss this afternoon and I found it to work perfectly in lipgloss tubes with wand! So you can safely give it a try ☺Tip: I use a plastic dropper to transfer the gloss into the tubes. Works like a charm!
That’s awesome, thanks so much for sharing Zala! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Absolutely love this lip gloss. Thank you for the recipe!!!!
You are so welcome Marjorie! Glad you love the recipe. I’m actually wearing it right now! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi I made this last night and it turned out great! It has a lovely creamy feel on the lips and the dark pink color is really nice. I was wondering how to make this a bronzy gold-ish color. I have made the bronze lip tint and it’s nice too but I would really like to make this in a bronzy hue. Thanks!
Hi Michelle!
So glad this recipe turned out great for you! I agree, I love the creamy feel too. 🙂
Also, you can absolutely add some bronzey colors to this gloss! A combination of Copper Sparkle Mica, Gold Sparkle Mica and Cappuccino Mica would look really nice. Also, make sure to use lip-safe colorants for your bronzey gloss. You can find a full list of lip-safe colorants here: https://www.brambleberry.com/Lip-Safe-Micas-Colorants-W37.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Copper Sparkle Mica: https://www.brambleberry.com/Copper-Sparkle-Mica-P3062.aspx
Gold Sparkle Mica: https://www.brambleberry.com/Gold-Sparkle-Mica-P3063.aspx
Cappuccino Mica: https://www.brambleberry.com/Cappucino-Mica-P3067.aspx
Oops! I forgot to ask about storing the lip gloss for later use. I’ve given some away to family and friends. Can I store the rest in the fridge like I do my lip balm until I’m ready to use? Thanks!
Hi Teresa!
You can store the lip gloss in your refrigerator if you like! We stored this lip gloss at room temperature with no problems. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
How can we tell if a mica is safe to use in a lip balm or lip gloss? The copper sparkle mica is marked as lip safe, but neither the merlot sparkle mica or the rose pearl mica is marked that way. Are all micas okay to use? How can I find out? I can think of so many fun color/scent combinations – like blueberry w/ blue mica or chocolate w/ cappucino mica, but I want to be sure they’re safe to use! 🙂
Hi Carly!
Each color will say if it’s lip or eye safe in the description on brambleberry.com. We also have a list of lip safe colorants you can find here: https://www.brambleberry.com/Lip-Safe-Micas-Colorants-W37.aspx
Have fun with your scent and color combinations! It’s a lot of fun to customize lip balm. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi. I just wanted to say thank you for this recipe. I’ve wanted to make lip gloss for the longest time but it seemed very intimidating. I saw this recipe and immediately placed an order for the Cera Bellina Wax. Oh my goodness! Your recipe was easy to follow and I now have two flavors/scents that I and my friends will enjoy. Take care and thanks again!
Hi Teresa!
You are so welcome, so glad you like the recipe! I love the glossy feel and shine it gives. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Can I use your Nourish Lip Balm base and add jojoba oil to it, so that it will be consistency of a gloss? Also how long did it take for the gloss to harden before you put the caps on?
thanks for your help!
Hi Kirsten!
Our Nourish Lip Balm Base contains candelilla wax, which creates a soft consistency. However, it is a more solid texture rather than the gel-like texture of the cera bellina wax. We didn’t test the base with added jojoba oil, but it may give you a softer, gloss-like consistency! I would recommend making a small test batch to try it out. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Nourish Lip Balm Base: https://www.brambleberry.com/Nourish-Lip-Balm-Base-P5231.aspx
When it says to taste the lip gloss, does this mean that it is edible? And also, is soy wax edible?
Thanks, Cadence.
Hi Cadence!
All of the ingredients in this recipe have been approved for use on the lips. That means if you accidentally ingest a little bit (which often happens with lip products!) it will be fine. However, we don’t recommend eating the gloss as it can make you feel sick. Hope that helps! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
This looks fabulous! I can’t wait to try it! I understand why you use cera bellina wax instead of candellila wax but I’m looking for a vegan alternative. Could I substitute bio-mulsion wax and still get the spreadability of this gloss?
Hi Evie!
So glad you like the recipe! Bio-Mulsion Wax isn’t approved for use in lip products, so we don’t recommend using it in this tutorial. You can try candelilla wax, but it will give you a harder consistency. A small test batch may help! 🙂
Candelilla wax: https://www.brambleberry.com/Candelilla-Wax-P4207.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
What a pretty color! I don’t wear lip gloss often because of my hair sticking to my face after a gust of wind but when I do I always pick a pink color.
This is a little darker than the color I’m using now but I might try it just so I can save a few bucks!
Hey there!
I totally understand – I used to live in a very windy place and always had hair sticking to my gloss! This recipe feels really awesome though, and it’s a flattering color on a wide variety of skin tones. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
This looks great! However, I can’t help but wonder if there is an alternative to heating lip balm/gloss ingredients (wax in particular) without making use of the microwave.
Thoughts/advice?
You could use a double boiler to melt it without a microwave. Take your heat safe bowl or measuring cup and heat it gently in a pot of hot (not quite boiling water) on the stove while stirring constantly. It takes a little longer and you have to stand there with it, but it works well.
I highly recommend investing in not one, but TWO double boilers. It comes in handy for multiple batches of things without having to use the microwave. I personally don’t use the microwave to melt oils, but I also personally have no problem with it if it was my only alternative. Also, I have a Wilton melter that I use for small batches of things, and that’s PERFECT. 🙂 Hope this helps! 🙂
Hi Kari!
Margaret and Cher are correct (thanks guys!) – you can use a double boiler for this recipe! Just put all your ingredients in the double boiler and stir until they’re fully melted. If you don’t have a double boiler, we have a handy dandy tool that makes one for you. 🙂
Double boiler maker: https://www.brambleberry.com/Double-Boiler-Maker-Double-Boiler-Maker-P3796.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Could candellia wax be substituted for the Cera Bellina?
Hi Anna!
The cera bellina wax gives the gloss a spreadable and soft texture. While you can use candellila wax, it would make this recipe the consistency of a lip balm rather than a lip gloss. I would recommend using the cera bellina wax for a nice glossy consistency.
If you do use candelilla wax, it may help to make a small test batch to check the final texture. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
This recipe looks fantastic, though I hate applying anything with my fingers & prefer a rollerball applicator or wand. Would this be ideal for either of those containers, or would I need to reduce/eliminate the Cera Bellina altogether? Thank you!
Hi Cher!
The consistency of this gloss is nice and soft, so I don’t think it would be the right consistency for a rollerball applicator. The cera bellina wax helps give the recipe a little firmness and a spreadable texture, so leaving it out would make the gloss the consistency of oil. However, you can use a makeup wand to apply the gloss! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thanks, Kelsey! That’s what I was thinking, but I wanted to be double sure. 🙂
You’re welcome! 🙂
I don’t have Jojoba oil or Cera Bellina wax. What can I substitute?
I do have beeswax and many other oils. Thanks!
I am curious too about substitutions!!! This looks like fun to make! I’m interested in the “answers”!!
Hi Martina!
You can definitely substitute the jojoba oil if you like. Avocado oil or meadowfoam oil are both lightweight and moisturizing, like the jojoba oil. They would make great substitutes. 🙂
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Meadowfoam oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Meadowfoam-Oil–P4978.aspx
The cera bellina wax in this recipe gives the gloss a soft and spreadable texture. While you can use other waxes, like candellila wax, they would make this recipe the consistency of a lip balm rather than a lip gloss. I would recommend using the cera bellina wax for a nice glossy consistency. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Love this! I am making this recipe right now 🙂
Hi Marleny!
That’s awesome! How did it turn out?
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
It turned out great, I like that it’s firm but softens as soon as you touch it. I didn’t have the Rose pearl mica so I added a bit more Merlot mica, it leaves lips a nice pink color. It’s the first lip product I make that didn’t turn out grainy. I will be making more 🙂
Hi Marleny!
That’s awesome, so glad you like the recipe! It’s been my new favorite lip gloss to wear. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry