Create a radiant, natural glow with homemade highlighter! This guide offers several easy recipes using readily available ingredients.
Simple Highlighter Recipes
Several methods exist for creating natural highlighter at home, depending on your desired consistency and ingredients.
Method 1: Powder Highlighter (using eyeshadow)
This method uses eyeshadow as the base for a shimmery powder highlighter. Multiple online sources (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiA_v35wIbc, https://wellnessmama.com/beauty/natural-concealer-highlighter/, https://jenniraincloud.com/diy-cheek-and-brow-highlighter-2/) offer variations, but the core principle remains consistent.
- Rosy Shimmer: Combine 2 tablespoons blush pink eyeshadow, ½ teaspoon golden eyeshadow, and 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil. Mix thoroughly for a creamy, shimmering effect.
- Majestic Golden: Mix 2 tablespoons bright golden eyeshadow, 1 tablespoon copper eyeshadow, and 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel. This creates a richer, more intense golden highlight.
- Glossy Silver: Blend 2 tablespoons silver eyeshadow with 1 tablespoon liquid foundation. This yields a liquid-like, glossy finish.
Note: Adjust ratios to achieve your desired shade and intensity.
Method 2: Liquid Highlighter (without eyeshadow)
Recipes exist for creating liquid highlighter without using eyeshadow. This typically involves using natural ingredients to create a shimmery, moisturizing base. (Refer to https://www.ecoamical.com/blog/diy-highlighter-without-eyeshadow for examples involving micas and arrowroot powder).
- Find a natural shimmery powder, such as mica.
- Mix the mica powder with a liquid base, like aloe vera gel or a lightweight oil.
Method 3: Cream Highlighter (using natural ingredients)
A cream highlighter can be crafted using natural oils and waxes (https://www.ouroilyhouse.com/diy-highlighter/). While specific recipes vary, the approach typically involves melting a base (like coconut oil or lard) and wax, then mixing in shimmery powders and/or oils for a creamy texture.
Remember to always test a small amount on your skin before applying it all over your face to check for any allergic reactions.
Choosing Your Ingredients
Consider these factors when selecting ingredients:
- Shimmer: Eyeshadow provides an easy shimmer source, but micas offer natural and varied options.
- Base: Aloe vera gel provides moisture and a smooth texture; oils (like vitamin E or coconut oil) add moisturizing properties; liquid foundation creates a liquid highlighter, and waxes provide structure for cream highlighters.
- Skin type: Adjust the base ingredients to suit your skin type. Oily skin might benefit from a powder formula or a light oil base, while dry skin may prefer a cream or oil-based highlighter.
By following these methods, you can easily create a natural highlighter tailored to your preferences and skin type.
