Q&A for How to Make Homemade Foundation

Yes, a homemade BB cream will work great as well. However, if your problem is that store-bought foundation is not covering properly, just make it thicker by adding more pressed/loose powder.

No, you do not have to store it in a fridge. Just store it in a cool, dark place.

No, you cannot. It would be dangerous and damage your skin.

Loose powder is a powder that hasn't been pressed into a pan. Things like eyeshadow palettes have pressed powders. You can find loose powder blush, setting powder, bronzer, and plenty of other things!

Yes, as long as it's for your face. Otherwise, your pores might get clogged.

It just says "a little", so try scraping just a pinch and see if that works. Otherwise, add more.

It is not recommended, as it does not have the correct consistency or chemical compositions to last through the day and still look good.

Use the liquid foundation recipe with your favorite moisturizer. Reduce the amount of powdered foundation. Try a 1-to-1 or a 1-to-2 ratio of powder to moisturizer.

Store the foundation in a cool, dry place. This foundation should last a long time, but it may discolor or develop mold, especially if it gets wet. If any of this happens, discard it.

Of course you can use eyeshadow as a substitute for powder foundation, however make sure your skin reacts well to that eyeshadow and that your skin can breathe under it so it doesn't result in acne.

No, as cornstarch is food with no preservatives, so when exposed to moisture, it can breed fungal or bacterial substances.

Instead of arrowroot powder, you can mix gram flour and cornflour for a nice tinted color.

Instead of essential oil you can use coconut oil, olive oil or sunflower oil and your moisturizer.

It depends upon the amount of chocolate and cinnamon powder you add. The more you add, the darker it would be.

Yes, but make sure you don't use too much. Do a tester on the back of your hand first, to check it doesn't react with your skin.

Although there are a wide variety of colors, textures, and forms of foundation, they all have some of the same main ingredients. They usually have a moisturizer, colorant, and a filler. The base is often water, oil, or wax. Talc is often used as a filler to help the product spread evenly over your skin. Common color pigments are iron oxides and titanium dioxide which can come in a variety of shades including red, yellow, and black. The right blend of these colors is what gives you the variety of tones you can find in modern foundations.

Start by placing some facial oil or moisturizer in a small dish to serve as the liquid base. Add about 1 teaspoon (3 g) of powdered foundation to add some color. A good rule of thumb is to use twice as much powder as you do oil or moisturizer. Then, use a small spoon or spatula to stir the foundation until the texture and color is smooth and consistent. If there are any clumps, press down on them to break them up. Test out the foundation by using your fingertip to apply a small amount along your jawline. Make adjustments if you need to. If you're happy with the foundation, store it in a clean, glass jar with a lid.

It's actually not as difficult as you may think. Start by placing 1 to 3 teaspoons (3 to 9 g) of arrowroot powder into a bowl. The more you use, the lighter your foundation will be. Then, stir in cocoa powder, cinnamon, or nutmeg until you get your skin tone. Cinnamon and nutmeg are potent and dark colors, so you only need a pinch or two. Don't worry if it doesn't match your skin color exactly. This is just the shade; you'll worry about the undertone next. Adjust the undertone with turmeric or blush and then stir the powder until the color is consistent. Use a clean powder brush or eyeshadow brush to apply the foundation to your jawline to test it out. Make adjustments as necessary until you're happy with the color. Once you have the exact shade you want, pour the powder into a small, clean jar and close it tightly.

No you can not use a face cleanser for this process. It needs to be a cream or moisturizer to work as a foundation.

Try to adjust the shade to your skin tone. Try swatching it on the side of your face.

It is not recommended because it could be grainy and leave a strange smell.

Corn starch is a substitute, but it is not recommended as it can cause irritation.

It will last 3 to 6 months if kept in a cool, dark place.