Homemade Eye Shadow Recipe

Homemade eye shadow. You know, the all natural kind. This diy recipe has been long on my “to do” list. After giving you foundation, mascara, blush, and bronzer I knew I needed to provide a homemade eye shadow recipe to round out all the other all natural makeup tutorials. And I won’t lie, I’m pretty stoked about this eye shadow recipe. Like my other makeup concoctions, this one is easy, adjustable, and subtle.

A word on making your own makeup.

It seems that whenever I post a makeup recipe I get two opposing reactions. On the one hand you have the “Oh! I love it, it’s perfect, and thank you” people. These people make me smile. I appreciate your enthusiasm, and I’m happy the recipe worked for you. Of course, on the other hand you have the “It didn’t work, I didn’t like it, it’s too _______.” Guess what? I still love these people, too. Often these people will go and tweak and find a solution that works for them. And when those people come back and tell us their tips and tricks we all win!

Natural Beauty is Tricky!

Here’s the thing about ANY of my beauty recipes: Their success highly depends on a number of things including (but not limited to): Your skin type, environmental factors (like humidity, temperature, etc.), your ingredients, and your preferences. I wish I could find a simple solution that worked for everyone… but I have yet to get my magic wand in the mail (even though I sent for it years ago!). Nope, all I can do is give you what worked for me and hopefully a starting point for your own exploration.

Besides, exploring and experimentation is half the fun!

Create smart.

Finally, be smart about how you make your own beauty products. You can read this post on some ways to make sure your homemade beauty products remain safe. But even beyond the basics, don’t forget common sense: If you’re allergic to any ingredient, DON’T USE IT! If something smells bad… throw it out. If you don’t like it, try something else.

Okay, I think I’ve covered my basis… so let’s get on with the main event: All natural homemade eye shadow!!! Oh yeah.

All Natural Homemade Eye Shadow

Ingredients:

For the base:

Arrowroot Powder* (like this)
Shea Butter (like this)

And a combination of any of the following:

Cocoa Powder
Nutmeg
Dried Beet Powder (make your own** or find it online)
Tumeric
Allspice

Directions:

1. Start by placing 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. in a small bowl. The more arrowroot powder you use the lighter and more subtle the color of your homemade eye shadow will be. You can always add more, so start with less.

2. Add your other spices/powders and mix thoroughly until you get the color you desire. (I have four color combinations to get you started below, but have fun and experiment.)

3. Once you have a well mixed color, add in 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. of shea butter. Use the back of a small spoon to “cream” the butter in with the powder against the side of the bowl until you have a soft, creamy powder. (It really will still look mostly like a powder.) The shea butter will help keep this homemade eye shadow on your lids and provide a nice moisturizing kick.

Some Color Options:

Pale Pink:

1/2 tsp. arrowroot powder
1/2 tsp. dried beet powder
1/8 tsp. cocoa powder
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. shea butter

Mauve:

1/2 tsp. arrowroot powder
3/4 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. dried beet powder
1/4 tsp. cocoa powder
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. shea butter

Light Brown:

1/2 tsp. arrowroot
3/4 – 1 tsp. cocoa powder
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. shea butter

Golden Brown:

1/2 tsp. arrowroot powder
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. tumeric
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. shea butter

*Since I know I’ll be asked for a substitution for arrowroot: You could probably use cornstarch, but I would highly recommend arrowroot because it’s a finer and lighter powder and less irritating in my experience. Tapioca flour might be another alternative. But experiment at your own risk.

**For dried beet powder: I washed and peeled one giant beat and then cut it into small 1/4″ cubes. I then used my dehydrator for 8 – 12 hours until they were dried. After a quick spin in my handy little “mixer” (you could also use a spice grinder) I had some lovely beet powder. Make sure your dried beets are SUPER dry and grind them very fine or else you’ll just have a clumpy mess. (And the beet smell will subside, promise.)

To use: use your finger tip or a small brush. Tap off any excess and gently wipe as you would other eye shadow.

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