We did our first-ever DIY Mineral Make Up class at Otion. Throughout the 3 hour class, I kept telling the class attendees that the process was super simple. At the beginning of the class, they looked dubious. But, by the end of the class, everyone agreed and was excitedly chatting on about what they were going to make next. Blush was on most attendee’s to-do list.
The biggest success of the day was definitely the foundations portion of the class. Mixing a truly custom blended foundation can be absolutely daunting and take up to 45 minutes. An intricate understanding of the Color Wheel is essential for a successful foundation match. Thankfully, fabulous Johanna co-taught the class with me and she is pure genius with mixing and matching.
To make things just a little easier, we had each of the foundation base mixes in the “Making Mineral MakeUp Guide” pre-mixed for everyone. There are 12 different blends in the book. Amazingly, everyone left with perfectly blended foundation and only 2 people needed some extra oxides added to the basic bases to get the perfect blend. So, perhaps that need for a truly custom blended foundation is nil because most everyone found their perfect match in our handy pre-made recipes.
Eye Shadow was the big crowd pleaser. It’s the easiest to make and of course, with eye shadow, anything goes so there were some fun and crazy colors that were made.
Everyone left with 4 eye shadows they made in class, 1 custom color match foundation, make up applicators and the Mineral MakeUp Guide. More importantly, they left with the knowledge on how to create all of these goodies for themselves at home.
If you want to do this yourself at home, you can! It’s easy (I swear). Buy the book here.
Thanks so much!
We did update the book to include some extra recipes. Email amber (at) brambleberry (dot) com and she'll email you a brand new PDF with the extra recipes in the back for your mixing pleasure =)
Thanks Anne-Marie! My Mineral Make-up Guide doesn't have a "bonus recipes section". Is there any updated book?
Thanks,
Patti
Hi Patti,
I'm not 100% sure since that was a few months ago. But I think it looks like the light olive blend, found in the back of the Mineral Makeup book under the bonus recipes section.
But if you've already made a foundation that is too pink try adding some green (just a touch, you don't want to look like Shrek!) to tone down the pink. And then try some on your skin and continue playing with the color until it's perfect.
Hope this helps!
Anne-Marie
What pigments and formula was used for the foundation in the photo. I've tried some from the book in the medium color and all turn out too pink.
I got the book and have been making some of the makeup. The book definitely helps with getting started. I would concur that it is easy to do but it can be a bit messy. I keep wet wipes on hand and that helps to make clean up quick and easy.
Sorry I have been away!!I have been setting up my new Etsy shop and creating a line and bla bla bla bla!!!
Yes,I have been meaning to get a make up kit,so i can get my mom and my sister to come play with me,they love the soap but they dont care to make it,so i am trying to rope them in with make up!!lol
Hope everything is going well with you Anne Marie,your family and your company,i appreciate your care and devotion to us readers,customers and friends!!
Thank you,Danielle
Bless year heart, what a great class! Matching my color has proved to be more daunting than I thought but what makeup wearing female doesn’t want a perfect match in a product that is excellent for the skin?! I think you’re offering an amazing service!
I think it’s always been there but to tell you the truth, I don’t recall. It was always intended to sell separately so I’m glad you’re thinking of getting it. It’s a pretty easy concept.
has that book ALWAYS been there?
i was lookin to see if you sold it separately.
last time i looked i never saw it!
that way we can choose our own colors!