Q&A for How to Make Eyeshadow at Home

Yes, there are several natural alternatives, such as turmeric, beet root, cocoa powder, and activated charcoal.

Yes, cocoa powder works great while moisturizing.

Yes. It also helps make your lips look fuller when you apply it to the center of your lips.

Arrow root is a root commonly used as a thickener in vegan cooking. Mica powder is a powder derived from the mineral mica.

No, food coloring is harmful for your eyes, and could cause irritation or infection.

You can add the mica or natural colors to a clear shampoo base to create a custom color for your shampoo.

Yes. Just shake a little bit in and you're done! You can also use eyeshadow to color lip gloss.

Yes. All you need is a glossy or matte quick-dry topcoat. Put the eye shadow into the container and shake it up.

No, cornstarch and food coloring can be potentially harmful if placed near the eyes, and for that matter, aloe very could be too.

No, the lotion will clog your pores. Try using coconut oil instead of Shea butter.

Arrowroot is a great alternative for making homemade eyeshadow. However, it depends on the ratio. Make the mixture 3/4 pigment and 1/4 arrowroot.

In most situations, arrowroot creates a glossy texture and a silky mouthfeel. However, avoid combining arrowroot and dairy because it creates a slimy texture. How to substitute: Arrowroot can be substituted in equal parts as cornstarch.

Make binder in small amounts (less than 30 ml) and put a label on it. Spray the binder directly onto the waxed paper you will be working on – then add. The best tip for pressing eyeshadow is to build up in layers. When preparing the shadows, use a dry binder and liquid binder.

Add the arrowroot starch and bentonite clay to a small bowl and mix well to create your eyeshadow base. Mix in desired colors until you have reached a shade that you like. Add a few drops of jojoba oil to the mixture, and combine until the powder is no longer dusty but becomes soft and sticks together slightly.

Yes! There are plenty of ways to make eyeshadow. You can add crayons of your choice into a microwaveable bowl of coconut oil, and micro wave until both substances are combined (mix if needed) now put it in a different pot, and set it in the fridge for an hour or so. Your eyeshadow is done! It isn't the most pigmented, but is good enough if you are on a budget

Yes, you can make the eyeshadow more liquid by adding more of the liquid base products (e.g. vitamin E oil or shea butter). However, a liquid eyeshadow won't stick well to your eyelids and won't dry down. Therefore, it is not a recommended option.

Yes, you can use cosmetic glitter for your eyeshadow. You can find loose eye glitter in most makeup stores, or online. Look in the eyeshadow section of the shops, to find the appropriate glitter for the eye area.

Blush, bronzer, powder and highlighter are just a few examples. Mica is highly useful, but can sometimes be pricey.

Be very careful when using glitter on your eyes. Glitter has the potential to irritate your eyes and scratch up your corneas. Craft store glitter is cut larger than the kind at the cosmetics counter. It's also sharper, which can be harmful for your eyes and skin.

Online or at a drugstore. A cosmetics store might have some. If a friend of yours tried this, then you can see if they have any leftovers they'd be willing to give you.

You can. You can buy grounded graphite online, at pharmacies, special mineral stores, or makeup stores. If you can’t find any, alternatives are mica and charcoal.

No, you cannot make eyeshadow with crayons. They are harmful to put near your eyes.

Try using sponge applicators instead of brushes. They hold and apply a lot more pigment, and they are a lot cheaper. At Dollar Tree you can get 20 for a dollar!

I would be careful if you try, as glitter can irritate the eye. I believe cosmetic glitters would be safe. Edible glitter may contain sugar, which might melt down a base.