If winter left your lips dry and chapped, a scrub is a great way to restore them. Just like body scrubs, lip scrubs exfoliate away dry skin. Once the dry skin is removed, lip balm absorbs better. Granulated sugar is the perfect lip exfoliant because it’s gentle but scrubby (and it tastes good if you happen to get some in your mouth).

This Floral Sugar Lip Scrub is a combination of coconut oil, cocoa butter, and rosehip seed oil to create a texture that’s solid at room temperature. It’s quite firm, but softens up when it comes in contact with skin. If you prefer a softer texture, decrease the amount of cocoa butter. A great way to test the formula is with the spoon trick. Rose Gold Mica adds a light pink hue, but does not transfer color to lips. Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil gives a floral scent.

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To use, apply the scrub to dry, clean lips and scrub away! Wipe or wash away any extra lip scrub on the lips. After using the scrub, apply your favorite lip balm to hydrate. This Kukui Nut Oil Lip Balm would be perfect. Depending on how high you fill each container, this recipe makes about 15 lip scrubs.

What You’ll Need:
About 15 Clear Lip Balm Pots
1.5 oz. Coconut Oil
0.5 oz. Cocoa Butter
0.3 oz. Rosehip Seed Oil
1 mL Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil
1/4 tsp. Rose Gold Mica
4.5  oz. Granulated Sugar
Dropper

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ONE: In a small heat-safe bowl or container, add the coconut oil, cocoa butter, and rosehip seed oil. Place the container in the microwave on 30-60 second bursts until the cocoa butter has completely melted. Be careful when removing from the microwave as the container may be hot.

TWO: Add the Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil into the container and stir in completely. Add the Rose Gold Mica and stir until there are no longer any chunks of mica.

THREE: Add the granulated sugar to the melted oils, and stir to fully incorporate the sugar. The texture of the mixture will thicken.

FOUR: The exact texture of the mixture will depend on how hot it is. If your mixture is extremely hot, the sugar will tend to fall to the bottom. If this is happening, stir the mixture until it cools. The colder the mixture, the more the sugar will suspend throughout the oils. Once it’s a “gloopy” texture (similar to the photo below), transfer the scrub into the lip balm pots. Allow them to fully cool before use. To use, apply the sugar scrub to your lips and exfoliate away! Wipe or wash off any excess sugar scrub on your lips, and apply your favorite lip balm.

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Floral Sugar Lip Scrub DIY

This Floral Lip Scrub is great for removing dry, dead skin on the lips.

Course Lip Products

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• About 15 Clear Lip Balm Pots
• 1.5 oz. Coconut Oil
• 0.5 oz. Cocoa Butter
• 0.3 oz. Rosehip Seed Oil
• 1 mL Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil
• 1/4 tsp. Rose Gold Mica
• 4.5 oz. Granulated Sugar
• Dropper

Instructions

• In a small heat-safe bowl or container, add the coconut oil, cocoa butter, and rosehip seed oil. Place the container in the microwave on 30-60 second bursts until the cocoa butter has completely melted. Be careful when removing from the microwave as the container may be hot.
• Add the Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil into the container and stir in completely. Then add the Rose Gold Mica and stir until there are no longer any chunks of mica.
• Add the granulated sugar to the melted oils, and stir to fully incorporate the sugar. The texture of the mixture will thicken.
• The exact texture of the mixture will depend on how hot it is. If your mixture is extremely hot, the sugar will tend to fall to the bottom. If this is happening, stir the mixture until it cools. The colder the mixture, the more the sugar will suspend throughout the oils. Once it's a "gloopy" texture (similar to the photo below), transfer the scrub into the lip balm pots. Allow them to fully cool before use. To use, apply the sugar scrub to your lips and exfoliate away! Wipe or wash off any excess sugar scrub on your lips, and apply your favorite lip balm.

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Kukui nut oil (pronounced koo-koo-ee) is a luxurious oil that comes from the kukui nut tree. The kukui nut (or candelnut) tree is the state tree of Hawaii, and residents there have used the oil for many years. It’s commonly used in massage and face oils because it’s lightweight and does not leave skin feeling greasy. Learn more about kukui nut oil here.

This simple lip balm combines kukui nut oil with another popular tropical ingredient – coconut oil! A bit of white beeswax gives the lip balm firmness. Depending on how firm you’d like the balm to be, you can increase or decrease the amount of beeswax. Read this post to learn more about creating your own lip balm formulas.

A touch of Coconut Flavor Oil gives the balm a light, tropical scent. If you’re unfamiliar with flavor oils, they are essentially lip safe fragrance oils. Interestingly, they don’t flavor the balm, but instead give it scent. If you’d like to “taste” the balm, you can add a touch of sweetener like Stevia or the Lip Smacking Sweet Flavor Oil. Learn more about using flavor oils here.

What You’ll Need:
10 Slidey Lip Tins
1 oz. Kukui Nut Oil
1 oz. Coconut Oil
0.5 oz. White Beeswax
1 mL Coconut Flavor Oil
Dropper

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ONE: In a small heat safe container, add the kukui nut oil, coconut oil and white beeswax. Place the container in the microwave and heat the balm using 30-60 second bursts until completely melted. Beeswax has a high melting point and can take awhile to fully melt. Because of this, don’t use a glass container with too much head space. The container can actually explode if it gets too hot! Once melted, remove from the microwave carefully, as the container will be very hot.

TWO: Stir the ingredients together. Add the Coconut Flavor Oil and mix in with a spoon until fully incorporated.

THREE: Carefully pour the mixture into the Slidey Lip Tins. Allow the mixture to fully cool and harden before use. Enjoy!

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Kukui Nut Lip Balm DIY

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 10 lip tins

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• 10 Slidey Lip Tins
• 1 oz. Kukui Nut Oil
• 1 oz. Coconut Oil
• 0.5 oz. White Beeswax
• 1 mL Coconut Flavor Oil
• Dropper

Instructions

• In a small heat safe container, add the kukui nut oil, coconut oil and white beeswax. Place the container in the microwave and heat the balm using 30-60 second bursts until completely melted. Beeswax has a high melting point and can take awhile to fully melt. Because of this, don’t use a glass container with too much head space. The container can actually explode if it gets too hot! Once melted, remove from the microwave carefully, as the container will be very hot.
• Stir the ingredients together. Add the Coconut Flavor Oil and mix in with a spoon until fully incorporated.
• Carefully pour the mixture into the Slidey Lip Tins. Allow the mixture to fully cool and harden before use. Enjoy!

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Summer is the perfect time to try bright makeup colors. If the idea of bright cosmetics makes you feel a little intimated, sheer lip colors are one way to try the look without committing fully. This Neon Pink Lip Tint has a sheer yet buildable color. Use your fingers or a brush to apply a thin layer for a tint of color, or apply more with a lip makeup brush for a more bold look.

I designed this recipe to be simple and easy to make. Avocado oil and cocoa butter are added to moisturize lips, while beeswax gives the tint a solid texture. The tint gets its hot pink hue from Fired Up Fuchsia Colorant. It’s mixed with some of the avocado oil using a Mini White Plastic Mixer. This helps get rid of any clumps and mix in smoothly.

What You’ll Need:
10 Non-Stackable Clear Lip Butter Pots
6 Tbs. Avocado Oil
2 Tbs. Cocoa Butter Pastilles
2 tsp. White Beeswax
2 Tbs. Fired Up Fuchsia Colorant
Optional: Mini White Plastic Mixer

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ONE: In a small container, add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil. Then, add the Fired Up Fuchsia Colorant and mix the two together until completely smooth. Use the Mini White Plastic Mixer to help remove clumps.

TWO: In a separate heat-safe container, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of avocado oil. Add the white beeswax and cocoa butter pastilles. Then, add the pink colorant mixture and stir together.

THREE: Place the container into the microwave, and heat on 30 second bursts. Continue to microwave until the cocoa butter and beeswax are completely melted. Be careful when removing the container, as it may be very hot. Stir to fully incorporate the ingredients together.

FOUR: Continue to stir the mixture until it cools slightly (several minutes). Carefully pour the mixture into the lip butter pots and allow to fully cool. Use your fingers or a lip brush to apply. Enjoy!

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Neon Pink Lip Tint Tutorial

This hot pink lip tint is simple to make, and creates a sheer yet buildable color.

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• 10 Non-Stackable Clear Lip Butter Pots
• 6 Tbs. Avocado Oil
• 2 Tbs. Cocoa Butter Pastilles
• 2 tsp. White Beeswax
• 2 Tbs. Fired Up Fuchsia Colorant
• Optional: Mini White Plastic Mixer

Instructions

• In a small container, add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil. Then, add the Fired Up Fuchsia Colorant and mix the two together until completely smooth. Use the Mini White Plastic Mixer to help remove clumps.
• In a separate heat-safe container, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of avocado oil. Add the white beeswax and cocoa butter pastilles. Then, add the pink colorant mixture and stir together.
• Place the container into the microwave, and heat on 30 second bursts. Continue to microwave until the cocoa butter and beeswax are completely melted. Be careful when removing the container, as it may be very hot. Stir to fully incorporate the ingredients together.
• Continue to stir the mixture until it cools slightly (several minutes). Carefully pour the mixture into the lip butter pots and allow to fully cool. Use your fingers or a lip brush to apply. Enjoy!

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Lip balm, lip gloss and lipstick are often made out of similar ingredients, including several kinds of oils and butters. What’s the difference between these terms? Well, it depends on who you ask. Lip balm usually refers to a product with a solid yet spreadable texture. Lip balm may or may not contain color. Lip gloss normally refers to an extremely shiny and soft lip product, with or without color. Lipstick usually refers to an product that is heavily pigmented, with a firmer texture.

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There are plenty of other terms used to describe lip products, including lip tints, sheer lipstick, lip butter, lip stains and more. The bottom line is these terms don’t have a concrete definition and mean something different to everybody. If you plan on selling your lip product, consider the amount of color and texture to name appropriately. For example, it wouldn’t make sense to call your product a lip tint if it contains no color.

Now, let’s get started formulating your product! Below are some of the most common lip product ingredients, along with the properties they add to a recipe. Lip products usually only contain oils, waxes and butters. Once water or a water soluble ingredient is introduced, an emulsifier will be needed. When you begin emulsifying water and oils, you’re on your way to creating a lotion. Because lip products do not contain water, a preservative is not necessary. Read more about preservatives in this post.

One of my favorite tricks for formulating lip recipes is the “Frozen Spoon Trick.” This trick is a great way to test the consistency, color and flavor of your balm as you go. Simply place a spoon into the freezer about 30 minutes prior to making you lip product. When you’re ready to test, dip the spoon into the melted mixture. The mixture will quickly harden on the spoon, which allows you to test the lip product on your lips. Then, you can add more oils, color or flavor to your preference. Click here to read more about the spoon trick.

The frozen spoon trick is a great way to test your lip products!

A good place to start formulating lip balm is one part liquid oil, one part wax and one part butter. I have found this ratio usually leads to a firm yet spreadable balm. Of course keep in mind that butters, oils and waxes all have slightly properties. For example, adding one part beeswax will lead to a firmer balm than one part cera bellina wax. Check out the Making Lip Balm Soap Queen TV video, and then learn more about different wax, butter and liquid oil options below!

Butters
Various butters are great for adding firmness to lip balm recipes, as well as skin-loving properties. Solid at room temperature, many butters make great balms on their own, including avocado butter, mango butter and shea butter. In general, butters do not add as much firmness to lip products as waxes. When working with butters, you may want to temper the product to avoid graininess and to keep the butters smooth. Tempering involves heating butters and maintaining a high heat for a prolonged amount of time, about one hour. The product is then rapidly cooled, which results in a smoother butter. For more information on tempering butters, check out this blog post.

• Avocado Butter: Manufactured by the fruit of the avocado tree, avocado is a soft and creamy butter. It can be used straight for a soft balm. Avocado butter is a great substitute for shea butter. Find it in the Winter Lip Balm recipe.
• Cocoa Butter: Obtained from cocoa beans, cocoa butter has a wonderful chocolate-y aroma. It also has a slight neutral beige color. If you prefer a milder scent and color, try deodorized cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is a good substitute to beeswax if you’re looking to create a vegan product. It’s fantastic for creating a barrier to help retain moisture in the skin. Click here to read more about cocoa butter. Find it in the Vanilla Latte Lip Balm recipe.
• Mango Butter: Mango butter has a medium firmness; not too soft and not too hard. It’s softer than cocoa butter, but firmer than avocado and shea butter. It’s soft to the touch and melts when it comes in contact with skin. It can be used alone as a lip balm if you prefer a firm product.
• Shea Butter: Soft and creamy, shea butter adds a mild firmness to lip products. Shea butter melts on contact with the skin, making it a popular choice for lip products. Shea butter is a great substitute for avocado butter. Click to read more about shea butter. Find it in the How to Make Infused Lip Balm video. 

Fixed Oils + Vitamin E Oil
Just about any fixed liquid oil can be used in lip product recipes, and many of them will behave very similarly. When adding fixed oils, keep in mind some contain a strong odor or color. For example, tamanu oil is not a popular choice for lip balms because of the dark green color and strong odor. 

• Avocado Oil: Full of vitamin A, B1 and B2, avocado oil has a lightweight texture and neutral color. It helps give lip products a soft and spreadable feel texture. Find it in the Exfoliating Kisser Scrub recipe.
• Castor Oil: Castor oil is thick and rather sticky. It is great for adding shine to lip products. On the lips, it feels rich and smooth. It’s a great choice for lip gloss, or other shiny lip products. Find it in the Rosy Red Lip Gloss recipe.
• Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, which gives lip products a slight firmness. Find it in the Shimmery Ski Lip Balm recipe.
• Sweet Almond Oil: Full of oleic and linoleic essential fatty acids, sweet almond oil is lightweight liquid oil. It helps give balms a soft and spreadable texture. You can find it in the Making Lip Balm video on Soap Queen TV.
• Vitamin E Oil: Vitamin E oil is great for adding skin-loving benefits to your balm. It also has a thick consistency (similar to castor oil) and adds a small amount of shine to your product. Find it in the Honey Kisses Sheer Lipstick recipe. Learn more about vitamin E oil here.

Waxes
Waxes are great for giving lip products firmness. In general, a little goes a long way. Waxes have a higher melting point than most butters, which makes them a great addition if you need a heat resistant product. Be careful when melting down wax. Because it has a high melting point the container may become very hot and even explode. Many crafters like to use a double boiler when melting wax. Too much wax can cause your lip product to not spread as easily, or sit on top of the lips and not absorb.

• Beeswax (White and Yellow): Beeswax gives great firmness to lip products. Beeswax comes in two varieties, white and yellow. Yellow beeswax usually refers to a wax that has been fully refined, but not bleached. Yellow beeswax contains a natural smoky scent. White beeswax has been fully refined and bleached. This process results in a white color without the deep scent of yellow beeswax. Click here for more information on beeswax, including how to use it in other bath and beauty projects.
• Cera Bellina: A hydrophilic derivative of beeswax, cera bellina wax gives lip balms a unique gel-like texture. It provides an incredibly smooth feeling and lots of shine. It’s also a popular choice for thickening lotions.
• Candelilla Wax: A very hard wax, candelilla wax gives firmness and shine to lip products. It’s a great substitute for beeswax, especially when formulating a vegan product. Candelilla wax has a more brittle texture than beeswax.

Adding Color & Flavor
Once you have created a lip balm texture that you’re happy with, it’s time to play with color and flavor. Always make sure the colorant and flavor oil you are using are lip safe. The frozen spoon trick is a great way to test color and flavor as you go!

Flavor oils are fragrance oils that are specially formulated for the lips. The general usage rate of Bramble Berry flavor oils in lip balms is 1% to 3% of the total weight of your recipe. Flavor oils are unique in that they don’t actually add “flavor,” but instead give your product a smell. When the smell is combined with a sweetener, the flavor oils tricks your brain into “tasting” the flavor. Some flavor oils are already sweetened, while others are not. If they are not, you can add bleached stevia or Lip Smacking Sweet Flavor Oil. You can also use lip-safe essential oils in your balm, like Peppermint 2nd Distilled Essential Oil and Anise Essential Oil. Click here to read more about using lip flavors and essential oils in your lip balm.

When adding color to your balm, it’s all about personal preference. The key is choosing lip safe colorants. Both micas and pigments can be lip safe. Click here for a list of lip safe colorants. Micas have a finer texture than pigments and oxides, which makes them easier to blend into balm. Micas can be added directly to melted lip balm mixtures. To add pigments into your lip products you may want to have a mini mixer handy to work out any clumps!

When working with micas, keep in mind they also add a hint of shimmer in your product, while pigments do not. Micas tend to add a more sheer color, while pigments give lip products more saturation. For a light tinted product, expect to use about 1 tsp. of mica per ounce of product. See an example in the Creamy Marsala Lip Tints recipe, which uses 1.5 teaspoons of Merlot Sparkle Mica into about 1 ounce of oils. For more saturation, expect to use anywhere from 3 to 6 teaspoons of colorant per ounce of product.

If formulating a lip balm recipe from scratch is a little intimidating, Bramble Berry Lip Balm Base and Nourish Lip Balm Base are here to help. These bases can be melted down and customized with flavor and color. You can also add additional oils, waxes and butters to change the texture to your personal preference. In the Creamy Marsala Lip Tints recipe, argan oil is added to the Nourish Lip Balm Base to create a slightly softer lip product.

Once you’re done making lip balm, it’s time to cleanup. Cleaning waxy and oily containers can be a pain. This is especially true if making a highly pigmented product! For tips on cleaning out your oily and waxy containers, check out the Soap Queen TV video below!

Have you tried making lip balm before? If you’re looking for recipes and tutorials, be sure to check out the Lip Product category, which is full of ideas, tips and tricks!

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It’s important to keep skin protected from the elements all the time but especially when ski sports are involved (water or snow). In particular, lips can be extra sensitive and require additional TLC. Whether it’s harsh sun or cold winds, this Shimmery Ski Lip Balm hydrates and protects lips. The combination of coconut oil, avocado oil, beeswax and cera bellina wax creates a firm yet spreadable texture. Avocado oil contains natural B vitamins, while white beeswax creates a protecting barrier. If you don’t have white beeswax on hand, yellow beeswax would work as well.

A hint of Peach Shimmer Mica adds a highlighting effect to the balm. If you’d like the balm to leave color on your lips, feel free to add more mica until you get the color you like. The “Spoon Trick” is a great way to test the color and consistency of your balms before pouring. Click here to learn how. While specifically formulated with lips in mind, this product is suitable to use on the body as well!

What You’ll Need:
5 Push Tubes, Clear
3 oz. Avocado Oil
1 oz. Coconut Oil
1 oz. White Beeswax
.7 oz. Cera Bellina Wax
5 mL Vitamin E Oil
6 mL Winter Clementine Flavor Oil
1.5 tsp. Peach Shimmer Mica

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ONE: In a small heatsafe container, add the coconut oil and avocado oil. If your coconut oil is solid, melt before adding to the container. Then, add the vitamin E oil and stir to combine.

TWO: Add the white beeswax and cera bellina wax into the container, and heat the container in the microwave using 30 second bursts until the waxes have completely melted. Be careful when removing the container from the microwave, as it may be very hot. Also be sure to use an appropriately sized container for the batch (lots of head space = possibility for overheating and cracking glass heat safe containers).

THREE: Add the Winter Clementine Flavor Oil and stir to combine. Remember: if you’re making a body balm but there’s any chance this will go on lips, you need to use a lip safe flavoring or lip safe essential oil.

FOUR: Add the Peach Shimmer Mica, and stir thoroughly to combine and get rid of any clumps. If you prefer more color and shimmer, feel free to add more until you are happy with the effect. To test the color, try the Spoon Trick! Remember, not all micas are lip safe. Be sure to use a lip safe colorant if using this balm for lips.

FIVE: Once the mica is thoroughly mixed in, check the temperature of the mixture. You don’t want to pour the mixture while it’s too hot, or the mica may sink to the bottom. Once the mixture has cooled to about 130-140 ° F, carefully pour the mixture into the push tubes and allow to fully cool and harden. I found this filled 4 tubes up to the tip top, but this recipe would also comfortably make 5 tubes. Enjoy!

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Shimmery Ski Lip Balm

This Shimmery Ski Lip Balm is great for protecting lips from the elements. It has a light shimmer, and could also be used on the body!

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4 -5 tubes

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• 5 Push Tubes Clear
• 3 oz. Avocado Oil
• 1 oz. Coconut Oil
• 1 oz. White Beeswax
• .7 oz. Cera Bellina Wax
• 5 mL Vitamin E Oil
• 6 mL Winter Clementine Flavor Oil
• 1.5 tsp. Peach Shimmer Mica

Instructions

• In a small heatsafe container, add the coconut oil and avocado oil. If your coconut oil is solid, melt before adding to the container. Then, add the vitamin E oil and stir to combine.
• Add the white beeswax and cera bellina wax into the container, and heat the container in the microwave using 30 second bursts until the waxes have completely melted. Be careful when removing the container from the microwave, as it may be very hot.
• Add the Winter Clementine Flavor Oil and stir to combine.
• Add the Peach Shimmer Mica, and stir thoroughly to combine and get rid of any clumps. If you prefer more color and shimmer, feel free to add more until you are happy with the effect. To test the color, try the Spoon Trick!
• Once the mica is thoroughly mixed in, check the temperature of the mixture. You don’t want to pour the mixture while it’s too hot, or the mica may sink to the bottom. Once the mixture has cooled to about 130-140 ° F, carefully pour the mixture into the push tubes and allow to fully cool and harden. Enjoy!

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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.

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Rosy Red Lip Gloss

Made with castor oil, jojoba oil and cera bellina wax, this lip gloss is extremely shiny and smooth!

Course Lip Products

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

• 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 =)

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These lip tints give your pucker a sheer red wine hue, inspired by the color of the year. Made with the Nourish Lip Base and additional argan oil, these lip tints feel incredibly moisturizing. A small amount of Buttercreme Flavor Oil and Lip Smacking Sweet Flavor Oil add a light scent and subtle sweetness. The great thing about this color is it only requires one mica, so no complicated mixing! This tint can be applied to a brush if you’d like to avoid red color on your fingers. You can also package this tint in lip balm tubes, but keep in mind it is a softer product.

What You’ll Need:
1 oz. Nourish Lip Base
1 Tbs. Argan Oil
1.5 tsp. Merlot Sparkle Mica
1 mL Buttercreme Flavor Oil
1 mL Lip Smacking Sweet Flavor Oil
8 Stackable Lip Pot, base
8 Stackable Lip Pot, cap

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TWO: Add the Lip Smacking Sweet Flavor Oil and the Buttercreme Flavor Oil and stir to thoroughly combine.

Here is an example of what the color looks like. On the lips, it tends to look a little darker =)

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Creamy Marsala Lip Tints

Inspired by the Pantone color of the year for 2015, these lip tints give your pucker an incredibly wearable wine colored hue.

Course Lip Products

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8 lip tints

Ingredients

• 1 oz. Nourish Lip Base
• 1 tbs. Argan Oil
• 1.5 tsp. Merlot Sparkle Mica
• 1 mL Buttercreme Flavor Oil
• 1 mL Lip Smacking Sweet Flavor Oil
• 8 Stackable Lip Pot base
• 8 Stackable Lip Pot cap

Instructions

• In a small heat safe container, melt 1 oz. of the Nourish Lip Balm Base in the microwave using 20 second bursts.
• Add the Lip Smacking Sweet Flavor Oil, and the Buttercreme Flavor Oil and stir to thoroughly combine.
• In a small, separate container, combine the argan oil and Merlot Sparkle Mica. Stir to combine.
• Add the argan oil and mica mixture into the melted lip balm base. Stir to thoroughly combine.
• Carefully pour the melted lip balm base into the lip balm pots. Allow to fully cool and harden. Enjoy!

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