How to Make a Homemade Lip Gloss

Finding the perfect tasting and moisturizing lip gloss takes time, endless recommendations, and a lot of money. When you're at a loss for a lip gloss that fits you, try making your own. Lip gloss can be made with some of the most basic and easy-to-find ingredients. You can customize the lip gloss to fit your tastes and style. Creating your own lip gloss can be done within a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Petroleum jelly
• Microwaveable bowl
• Small tins (Altoid tins work well)
• Flavored extract (coconut, watermelon, orange, grape)
• Fruit-flavored water bottle drink packet (white)
• Food coloring
• Honey

Instructions

1. Place 1 cup of petroleum jelly and 2 tbs. of honey into a microwaveable bowl and put it in the microwave on high heat for 15-30 seconds.

2. Remove from the microwave and immediately pour one flavored drink packet into the mixture. Stir well. Put in 5 to 7 drops of the fruit extract. Stir again.

3. Add one drop of food coloring at a time. Stir. About 5 to 7 drops should be enough for a shiny tint of color. Drop in 8 to 15 drops for a darker hue.

4. Pour the mixture into small tins and close tightly. Place the tins in the refrigerator.

5. To use, dip the tip of your index finger into the lip gloss and spread onto the lips. Reapply as needed.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a small amount of shimmery eye-shadow into the mixture to give it a little extra shine.

Resources

• Vaseline Lip Balm
• Homemade Makeup Tips