Simple Tinted Lip Balm DIY Project

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I don’t know how many times I have seen a lipstick, impulsively purchased it, and brought it home to find out that it doesn’t suit me. Honestly, that’s happened too many times to count.

We’ve all invested in a lip gloss or lipstick thinking that it’ll be a fun addition to our beauty bin only to find that it goes unworn.

Rather than simply tossing that lipstick or gloss in the garbage though, I have found there is a way to make nearly any lip colour wearable.

 

 

What You’ll Need:

A lipstick you don’t wear

Vaseline

Coconut Oil

An essential oil you enjoy (I like Lavender Oil) 

 

 

Do I need a FULL Lipstick to make this tinted lip balm? 

Nope! If you have a lipstick you’ve nearly used up, but there’s just a teeny bit left in the bottom of the tube – you can use that! In fact, it’s a great way to use the last remnants of your favourite lipsticks.

 

 

DIY Tinted Lip Balm Recipe

Ingredients:

an unloved lipstick (you can use as many as you want and mix them together!)

Vaseline

Coconut Oil (optional)

1-2 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions:

1. Cut a small amount of the lipstick off

2. Take a large spoonful of the Vaseline

3. Place the lipstick and Vaseline into one small container

4. Mix lipstick and Vaseline together with a spoon. (cream it together like you would sugar and butter in a baking recipe!)

5. Add a small dime size amount of coconut oil (or other carrier oil you prefer) into the mixture as well as your essential oils.

6. Use a spoon to further mix together

7. Transfer mixture into your final lip balm container (you can even use a little mint tin!)

8. Enjoy your new tinted lip balm!

 

 

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