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Easy Homemade Lip Gloss Recipe, All Natural

easy homemade lip gloss recipe

Once you have made your own easy homemade lip gloss you’ll think twice before reaching for those pricy lip gloss at Sephora. I hate dry lips. We all hate dry lips, especially during the winter months. Because of this, a very good friend of mine says she makes sure to always have lip gloss around. That means, she keeps a bunch in her office, a few in her gym bag and at least one or two in each of her many totes and handbags.

Nice lip gloss isn’t cheap. And all natural lip gloss, like Burt’s Bees Natural Lip Gloss and bareMinerals Natural Lip Gloss, is even more expensive. It adds up when you are always keeping 4 or 5 or more tubes of lip gloss around.

You know what though?! You can make your own lip gloss following this easy homemade lip gloss recipe. Your homemade lip gloss will not cost you $8 or $10 a pop. It will cost you a whole lot less. You can also customize your lip gloss to any shade you like. Most importantly, the lip gloss you make following this easy homemade lip gloss recipe contains only all natural ingredients. Say good bye to synthetic ingredients and artificial flavoring and give the recipe a try. Soon, you will be proudly making your very own all natural easy homemade lip gloss, and sharing/gifting your creations with your appreciative loved ones.

Easy Homemade Lip Gloss Using Only Natural Ingredients

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Yields: 13-14 tubes of lip gloss, 10 ml each

You can make smaller batches by using proportionally less ingredients. I have made as little as 4 tubes of lip gloss at a time. I scaled down the recipe by using only 1/4 of all the ingredients listed below. This means that if you want to make only 4 tubes of easy homemade lip gloss, then divide all the amounts listed below by 4, and use those new amounts to create your lip gloss.

Ingredients for Easy Homemade Lip Gloss

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  1. Grapeseed Oil or Olive Oil – 4 tablespoons. I use Trader Joe’s Grapeseed Oil that costs a few dollars at Trader Joe’s. Olive oil works too.
  2. Coconut Oil (unrefined) – 2 tablespoons. I use Trader Joe’s Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil that sells for a few dollars at Trader Joe’s. Any other brands of organic extra virgin coconut oil will work. Make sure you are using extra virgin unrefined coconut oil. It’s the best for your lips and skin.
  3. Cocoa Butter or Shea Butter – 2 tablespoons. I use Cocoa Butter. You can also try Organic Cocoa Butter. Raw Unrefined African Shea Butter works too. I prefer using cocoa butter, because it makes the easy homemade lip gloss taste like chocolate!
  4. Beeswax (cosmetic grade) – 2 tablespoons (Beeswax Organic Pastilles) UPDATE: one reader reported that her easy homemade lip gloss came out too hard. If you are concerned about this, use 1 tablespoon, rather than 2 tablespoons, of beeswax.
  5. Vitamin E Pills – 3 capsules. I use Vitamin E derived from natural sources. You want D-alpha-tocopherol Vitamin E, not Dl-alpha-tocopherol Vitamin E, which is synthetic. I get my D-alpha-tocopherol (natural) Vitamin E pills from Whole Foods.
  6. Lip Gloss Tubes / Containers – 13-14 tubes (10ml Empty Lip Gloss Tubes)
  7. (Optional) Rose Red Mica Powder – 1/8 teaspoon (Red Mica Powder)
  8. (Optional) Orange Essential Oil – 6 drops (NOW Foods Orange Essential Oil)
  9. (Optional) Lavender Essential Oil – 3 drops (NOW Foods Lavender Essential Oil Lavender)

Instruction on Making Easy Homemade Lip Gloss

1. Add grapeseed oil (or olive oil), coconut oil, cocoa butter (or shea butter) and beeswax to a glass measuring cup (or any glass or ceramic jar that allows for easy pouring).

ingredients easy homemade lip gloss recipe

2. Place glass measuring cup in a pot filled with 2 inches of water (you are creating a double boiler to melt the oil, butter and beeswax).

double boiler easy homemade lip gloss recipe

3. Turn flame/heat to medium to heat up the water and melt the mixture completely. It took me about 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Cut ends of vitamin E capsules, and squeeze vitamin E into the melted mixture. Add only what’s inside the capsules, not the capsule shells. Vitamin E has antioxidant properties and does wonders for your lips and skin.

vitamin E easy homemade lip gloss recipe

5. (Optional) Add orange and lavender essential oil, and Rose Red Mica Powder. Mica powder is a mineral powder that gives the lip gloss its color. The more mica powder you add, the deeper the shade your easy homemade lip gloss will be. You can skip the essential oil and the mica powder all together. Without the essential oil, your easy homemade lip gloss will have a hint of chocolate and honey smell, because of the cocoa butter and beeswax. Without the mica powder, your lip gloss will have a light beige tone It will be completely colorless when applied on your lips. Leave out the mica powder, and this easy homemade lip gloss recipe turns into a great recipe for natural lip balm.

orange essential oil easy homemade lip gloss recipe

lavender essential oil easy homemade lip gloss recipe

mica easy homemade lip gloss recipe

6. Mix everything well and pour mixture into lip gloss containers.

mica mixed easy homemade lip gloss recipe

pouring easy homemade lip gloss recipe

7. Let cool for at least 20 minutes, and enjoy your very own easy homemade lip gloss. What’s amazing about your lip gloss is that it’s made with all natural ingredients, and it’s ultra nourishing on your lips. Goodbye dry lips!

easy homemade lip gloss recipe

Add Some Flavor?

If you use cocoa butter, instead of shea butter, your easy homemade lip gloss should taste like chocolate!

I have also tried adding honey to this recipe for a few batches with OK results. If you add honey, it lightly sweetens the easy homemade lip gloss. Honey is heavier than the lip gloss mixture, that means it will sink. If you want to add honey, make sure to do so when the lip gloss mixture is still in the double boiler and that the honey is fully incorporated into the mixture before you pour everything into your lip gloss tube. I didn’t mix the honey into the mixture well in a batch and when I poured the mixture into the lip gloss tubes, the honey became separated from the lip gloss mixture and sunk to the bottom of the tubes. Ugh! It was definitely a fail!

Also, based on what I have read, even if the honey doesn’t get separated when you pour the honey-lip gloss mixture into the lip gloss tubes, over time, the honey will sink to the bottom, leaving you with not-so-pretty lip gloss creations. So, if you want to add honey, go ahead. But remember to mix everything very well and try to use the easy homemade lip gloss soon after you’ve made it.

People have used natural flavoring to sweeten their lip gloss. I don’t like to do that because there really isn’t any natural flavoring that doesn’t include some kind of additives or solvents. Read more about it in this CNN article. I personally don’t like it in my lip gloss, but you sure can add it to your lip gloss if “natural flavoring” doesn’t rub you the wrong way as it does me.

Frequently Asked Questions (Troubleshooting)

Many people have commented on this homemade lip gloss recipe. I’m so grateful for all of you who have reached out. Below I’ll answer some of the questions that I have received frequently about the recipe. Hope it’s helpful.

  • How long does the easy homemade lip gloss stay fresh?

This recipe does not include any preservatives. Once the lip gloss is exposed to water (i.e., the first time you apply it on your lips), it’s a good idea to finish it or discard it within a few weeks. If it’s not exposed to any water, then it should stay fresh longer, because the ingredients are oil, not water, based.

  • Where can I find lip gloss tubes or containers?

I buy mine on Amazon.

  • Can I substitute the ingredients?

The recipe calls for a number of liquid carrier oil, such as olive oil, coconut oil, and grapeseed oil. You can use another food-grade liquid carrier oil, but the taste and smell of the DIY lip gloss will likely change, if the ingredients are changed.

  • My DIY lip gloss is really thin (runny) or thick (hard)?

If your lip gloss is too thin, then increase the amount of beeswax you use in the recipe. If your lip gloss is too thick (or hard), then lower the amount of beeswax. One reader commented that using 1/2 tablespoon of beeswax (instead of 1 or 2 tablespoons) worked well.

Let’s Make Some Easy Homemade Lip Gloss

That’s it! It’s super easy to make homemade lip gloss, right? So, give this recipe a try and let’s make some easy homemade lip gloss. I’d love to hear about your creations. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. It’d be great if after you’ve tried this recipe, you no longer purchase store-bought lip gloss that is loaded with preservatives and artificial ingredients. If you like this easy homemade lip gloss recipe, be sure to share it or pin it!

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  1. Ann Egan says

    January 31, 2023 at 2:46 am

    Hi there. I make a lot of my own beauty products and to combine oils and waters (ie butters, oils and honey), I add polysorbate 80 or polysorbate 20. Would this work? I guess I could try with a small amount. Also how much vitamin E oil would be in 3 capsules? I have a bottle of vitamin E oil which I add to my products.

    Reply
  2. Misty Miller says

    May 19, 2022 at 10:27 pm

    Thanks! Just made some slightly modified. Fun and good stuff! I

    Reply
  3. Kathryn Ostergreen says

    May 1, 2022 at 8:35 pm

    You can also sub some of the Gravesend oil for vegi glycerine it is tasteless and thickens up the batch nicely.

    Reply
  4. Ronnette says

    April 10, 2022 at 1:23 am

    Hi Sylvia.. I wanted to know about perservative.. I thought i saw a reply about no perservatives in your lipglosses. After research all cosmetics should have preservatives and i know it doesnt have to be FDA approved but products are to be safe and prevents contamination, mold etc. So how do u prevent this in your lipglosses? Id like to make my own then have a chemist etc Of course im researching..Thanks Ronnette

    Reply
  5. Avalynn says

    March 12, 2022 at 7:44 pm

    can I use jojoba oil instead of grapeseed or olive oil?

    Reply
  6. Mieisha says

    February 1, 2022 at 2:49 am

    What can we add to make the lip gloss last longer then a week

    Reply
  7. Vicki says

    January 21, 2022 at 6:54 pm

    Such a brilliant guide!! Thank you, very much enjoyed making my own

    Reply
  8. Shelly says

    December 26, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    We mad this and the beeswax beaded back up to smaller hard pieces when the weather gets cooler. I tried to put less in but it still beads back up. Any other suggestions?

    Reply
  9. Alonda Thompson says

    November 17, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    Where can I find different flavors lik bubble gum, strawberry, mango for examples? I love this BTW.

    Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    August 25, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    The best recipe for lipgloss in my opinion is gloss base, coconut oil, jojoba oil, vitamin e, and hydrogenated polyisobutene, flavoring, and a lip liquid.‘it’s the perfect combo with high shine.

    Reply
    • Alonda Thompson says

      November 17, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      Where did you find that at, I would like to check it out?

      Reply
    • Mieisha says

      February 1, 2022 at 2:52 am

      Do you know the amount we are adding to make the lip gloss

      Reply
  11. Farah Nasser says

    July 29, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    Hii
    I just made my lip gloss with these ingredients but it goes to be lip balm I don’t know why and I reduced the quantity of beeswax and shea butter but it goes to be lip balm too.
    Can you please help me I want to open my own business asap.
    Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • mell says

      November 5, 2021 at 9:44 am

      You don’t have to make lip gloss used to make lip balm. But if you still want to make lip gloss watch a You-Tube video

      Reply
  12. Amanda Brown says

    July 4, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    If I wanna use vitamin e oil instead of caps…how much oil should I use? Also, if I want to make lip gloss for just myself, 1 to 3 tubes, what would the measurements be?

    Reply
  13. Laika frost says

    June 22, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    So 13tubes of empty gloss….should i use 1 tspoon of beewax

    Reply
  14. Tangie says

    June 14, 2021 at 3:08 am

    How can I make this shiny and glossy

    Reply
    • Deborah D. says

      December 5, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      Castor oil is used for Shine & is moisturizing as well

      Reply
  15. Q says

    May 19, 2021 at 9:16 pm

    Will the lip gloss harden in the tube???? Also, I use shea butter, and I’m worried the lip gloss will come out orange instead or pink. since shea butter is naturally bright yellow.

    Reply
  16. Q says

    April 17, 2021 at 11:00 pm

    Hi, I noticed a lot of comments on if you need beeswax or shea butter. Yes!!! Shea butter helps soften the lips, and the beeswax helps keep the lip gloss together. You can substitute beeswax for carnauba wax, too! If you’re allergic to bees (like me) then you’re going to be allergic to beeswax. I stay away from citrus essential oils because they’re photosensitive (which means that you don’t want to be out in the sun having it applied to your lips). MAKE SURE YOU ARE MEASURING IN TABLESPOONS NOT TEASPOONS. I made this mistake, and everything came out really oily and weird. This recipe makes 13-14 tubes of lip gloss. You have to play around with how much beeswax/carnauba wax you put in. I hope this helps answer some people’s FAQ’s.

    Reply
  17. Lawanda Boyd says

    April 10, 2021 at 7:03 am

    I would love for you to send me recipes on how to make homemade lip glosses and lip balm would really appreciate it thank you have a nice day

    Reply
  18. byeee says

    April 2, 2021 at 12:57 am

    I think that the different oils work the same. I recommend trying both and see which one has a better texture for the lip gloss. But I find no difference in using sunflower oil.
    BYE

    Reply
  19. Lucy says

    March 27, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    My question is instead of the coconut oil/olive oil, can I use sunflower oil?

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    • tassyyy says

      April 2, 2021 at 12:57 am

      I think that the different oils work the same. I recommend trying both and see which one has a better texture for the lip gloss. But I find no difference in using sunflower oil.
      BYE

      Reply
  20. Ella says

    February 24, 2021 at 8:07 am

    How many tubes does it feel?

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    • byeee says

      April 2, 2021 at 12:59 am

      It tells you above that it can fill to 13-14 tubes of lip gloss.
      BYEE

      Reply
    • Tangie says

      June 14, 2021 at 3:09 am

      How can I make this shiny and glossy

      Reply
      • Deborah D. says

        December 5, 2021 at 6:01 pm

        Castor oil is used for shine & is moisturizing as well.

        Reply
  21. Maya Lopez-Quezada says

    January 31, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    How would I make a lime-flavored one?? It would be a surprise for Valentine’s day!

    Reply
    • Jex says

      February 11, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      Buy lime flavoring. Add that. I have several liquid flavors that I add to mine.

      Reply
  22. Namalwa Aisha says

    January 27, 2021 at 8:14 am

    Why does my lipgloss taste bitter ,light and what ingredients can I use for it to smell good.

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    • Blanca says

      November 10, 2021 at 9:58 am

      I substitute the olive oil for avocado oil because I dont like the smell of olive oil.

      Reply
  23. Helena says

    January 12, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    I don’t have any Shea or cocoa butter. Is there something I can use as a substitute?

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  24. Nancy Noone says

    December 30, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    Super oily!

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    • Khole says

      March 24, 2021 at 2:53 pm

      If it to oily how about you just go on AMAZON and purchase a 14.99 VERSAGEL if not then shush up and add less oil. 🙂

      Reply
      • Deborah D. says

        December 5, 2021 at 6:08 pm

        Haaa!! Rude! , but I agree. I gave up after responding twice to the same question.

        Reply
  25. Eli James says

    December 18, 2020 at 9:24 am

    Wow its great in quality and pure and its great to use .

    I appreciate that you have explain well in detai. keep continue this amazing work.

    Best,
    Eli

    Reply
  26. JL says

    December 10, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    Hello! Do you know how clear the lip gloss is without mica or pigments? Thank you!

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    • jade says

      December 16, 2020 at 4:47 am

      It will be opaque in tube but will be clear on lips as shea butter/cocoa buttermixed with coconut will melt with your bodys temperature

      Reply
  27. Catherine Whitten says

    December 6, 2020 at 2:21 am

    My lip gloss came out really oily

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    • Maiken says

      May 24, 2021 at 4:36 am

      Mine too. I think we should add less oils and more wax.

      Reply
  28. Margareth says

    November 29, 2020 at 11:59 am

    Can I remove the beeswax for it to be « glossier »/ « shinier »? Or is beeswax really necessary to the formula? And do you have any idea what to add for the lip gloss to have a longer shelf life?

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    • jade says

      December 4, 2020 at 2:36 am

      Vegetable glycerin will make it more glossy/preserve for around 6 months to 2 years, I give a broad spectrum because noone seems to agree but I’d say around a year (when experts disagree the answer is usually in the middle but we must always give some leeway hence one year rather than 1.25)
      To use vegetable glycerin as a preservative it must be 50% or above and its at this ratio it becomes sticky which is handy for lipgloss
      So I would say use 130 ml or half the recipe and add 75ml if you don’t have enough containers this is what I plan on doing with this recipe
      So you get to double your recipe cheaply/preserve/add a more lipgloss like texture with just one ingredient ( very good investment)
      Not tried this yet this is purely a logical determination but I don’t see how it wouldn’t work
      Ps maybe try without beeswax then remelt and add some (not the full amount ) if consistency needs it as both ingredients together may make it too thick

      Reply
  29. Dara Wellington says

    November 20, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    you need beeswax in it otherwise it does not harden and stays in liquid form and you need shea butter for softness

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  30. Dara Wellington says

    November 20, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    Love the recipie but only made 5 lip gloss tubes not 14

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  31. Braylyn smith says

    November 12, 2020 at 12:02 am

    Where do I go to buy everything I need from start to finish.

    Reply
  32. Kornelija says

    November 3, 2020 at 10:09 am

    Is beeswax necessary?

    Reply
  33. Mason says

    October 29, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    can u do one that does not need bees wax or shea butter thanks.

    Reply
    • Dara Wellington says

      November 20, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      you need beeswax in it otherwise it does not harden and stays in liquid form and you need shea butter for softness

      Reply
  34. Farahly Gabrielle Castro says

    October 22, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    How long does this last before the product expires?

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  35. Alexa says

    October 20, 2020 at 11:48 am

    Can beeswax pellets also be used? (if yes, do you measure the amount by tablespoons also? And how many?)

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    • Quita says

      December 30, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      Yes I used the pellets they will melt

      Reply
  36. Danisha says

    October 10, 2020 at 2:50 am

    Can i use pure vitamin e acetate oil instead of using vitamin e capsule? And can i add powderpure in this lip gloss?

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    • Silvia says

      October 18, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Danisha, you can use liquid vitamin e oil, instead of capsules. I’ve used Now Solutions E-Oil, and like it. I’m not sure what powderpure is. Is it a preservative?

      Reply
  37. FATIMA says

    September 29, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    why did you not put a video

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      October 18, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      I really should, Fatima! 🙂

      Reply
  38. alexis yorker says

    September 28, 2020 at 10:36 am

    How can I get a more glossy affect using this recipe?

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    • Silvia says

      October 18, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      To make this DIY lip gloss more glossy, you can try increasing the liquid oil, like increasing the coconut oil. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  39. Destiny Adeniji says

    September 27, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Hi!
    The beeswax hardens over time in the gloss causing chunky lipgloss I even reduced it to 1/2 tbsp what can I do about this?
    Thank you

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    • Silvia says

      October 18, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks for reaching out, Destiny. Maybe try using less beeswax, that should make the DIY lip gloss more liquidity. Also, you might want to use your lip gloss within a short period. Hope that helps.

      Reply
    • jade says

      December 4, 2020 at 3:06 am

      Add vegetable glycerin instead either add 130 ml which will double the recipe or half the recipe and add 75ml vegetable glycerin if it is 50%or more of the recipe gives a sticky texture and preserves as well (but it must be 50% to preserve so not sutible as a preservative for other products unless they are supposed to be a bit sticky)

      Reply
  40. Dove Brown says

    September 13, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    It says it at the top

    Reply
  41. beverly rodrigues says

    September 12, 2020 at 5:10 am

    Hi! I’ve tried this recipe several times, and I do not make 13-14 tubes of 10ml lip gloss. This recipe only calls for 4 tubes of 10ml. 🙂 Thanks anyways!

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    • Silvia says

      September 20, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      Hi Beverly, thanks for reaching out. The oil and beeswax ingredients have a total volume of about 9-10 tablespoons, which is about 130 ml – 145 ml. The recipe should make about 13-14 tubes of 10 ml lip gloss. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  42. Raquel Armbrister says

    September 2, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    how much lip gloss would this make??

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    • Silvia says

      September 7, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      This recipe makes 13-14 tubes of lip gloss, 10 ml each. Please let me know if you have other questions.

      Reply
      • jade says

        December 4, 2020 at 1:17 am

        Seen this comment a few times i think some people are using teaspoons instead of tablespoons to measure ingredients

        Reply
  43. Nunya Business says

    September 1, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    also do i have to add coconut oil? if so can i use refined?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      September 7, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      No, you don’t have to use coconut oil. You can use another food-grade oil. But if you use coconut oil your homemade lip gloss will have a nice natural scent. Yes, you can use refined coconut oil, but the scent of the lip gloss might not be as strong as if you use unrefined coconut oil.

      Reply
  44. Nunya Business says

    September 1, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    How long does this last if I don’t use vitamin e oil?

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    • Silvia says

      September 7, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Without adding vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant, I’d use the homemade lip gloss within a few days.

      Reply
  45. Danish says

    August 24, 2020 at 8:11 am

    What happens if I didn’t put the vitamin e

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    • Danish says

      August 25, 2020 at 8:03 am

      Idk

      Reply
    • Maiken says

      August 28, 2020 at 9:17 am

      Nothing

      Reply
    • Silvia says

      August 30, 2020 at 9:16 am

      Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant. It helps the lip gloss last a bit longer. You can certain not include vitamin E in your lip gloss, just make sure you use the lip gloss within a short period, maybe within a few days.

      Reply
  46. ellery says

    August 22, 2020 at 11:19 am

    can i use castor oil in stead of olive oil or grape seed oil? also can i use vegetable glycerin to thicken it?

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    • Silvia says

      August 30, 2020 at 9:09 am

      Good questions, Ellery. I wouldn’t use castor oil as a substitute for olive oil or grape seed oil, because castor oil ingested in large quantity could be poisonous. As to your second question, the best way to thicken the lip gloss is using more beeswax. Hope you find the above helpful.

      Reply
  47. Emi Diaz says

    August 1, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    Thank you this will help me sell some and make some with cheap ingredients

    Reply
  48. Eliana says

    July 28, 2020 at 7:59 pm

    This is the main reason why I don’t ask questions on someone’s blog. They never answer back. All these questions and no answer? Why bother having this section if questions are never going to be addressed. I have not tried to make this lip gloss because I think there is too much cocoa butter, which is a hard oil. Any oil that is hard at room temperature will not make a lip gloss but a balm as others are finding out.

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    • Maria says

      July 30, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      This is an old post from 2017. If you scroll all the way down you will see questions that were answered in 2017. Maybe you might see an answer to your question there.

      Reply
    • Silvia says

      August 1, 2020 at 11:50 pm

      Hi Eliana, thank you for reaching out and sharing your thoughts. You’re right, Cocoa Butter is a hard oil, and together with Beeswax, will thicken the lip gloss. I find that the other ingredients, coconut oil and grapeseed oil, both liquid oil, will balance out the consistency and keep the lip gloss liquid. The best way to make sure that the lip gloss remains liquid is to lower the Beeswax. Hope this helps and that you’ll give this recipe a try. 🙂

      Reply
  49. Nohemy Cadenas says

    July 17, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    Would peppermint extract work fine? What would happen if i add some drops of hemp seed oil?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      August 1, 2020 at 11:56 pm

      Hi Nohemy, I think peppermint extract should work. I’d make sure the extract is food-grade and I’d use a very small amount of it, as peppermint can give your lips a very intense feeling. You can also use food-grade hemp oil in place of grapeseed oil. Hope the above helps!

      Reply
  50. Barbara says

    July 17, 2020 at 9:58 am

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I have a question though, In all these recipes, what gives the lip gloss the sticky texture? Is it the beeswax?

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    • Silvia says

      August 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm

      Yes, the beeswax and cocoa butter thicken the otherwise watery lip gloss. Hope you’ll give this recipe a try!

      Reply
  51. Gabby Anderson says

    July 16, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    I just wanted to know how long it lasts for, that is for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Gabby Anderson says

      July 16, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Sorry I meant thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    • Silvia says

      August 2, 2020 at 12:04 am

      The ingredients for this recipe do not include any water, and should stay fresh for awhile. But as soon as you start using the DIY lip gloss, you are exposing it to liquid from your lips. As the lip gloss doesn’t use any preservatives, I’d finish using it or discard it within a few weeks after 1st use.

      Reply
      • Elena moreno says

        October 18, 2020 at 7:29 pm

        But if your want to sell it,what can you do for it to last longer.

        Reply
  52. Alexandria says

    July 11, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    I know this post is kinda old but I want to know if I’d be able to add Versagel (Lip Gloss base gel) to this recipe? I don’t have any of the ingredients so anyone who tried it or will try it, can you tell me if it works?

    Reply
    • Nisha says

      July 26, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      Did you try adding lipgloss base? I’d like to know the outcome.

      Reply
  53. Dee says

    July 5, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    I tried this but it comes out more of a chapstick? I want to make it more gel like. Could I use aloe Vera? I wanted to start a lip gloss business and just a little confused to begin!

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      August 2, 2020 at 12:10 am

      If your DIY lip gloss came out too thick, the easiest way to correct that is to lower the amount of beeswax that you use in the recipe. I wouldn’t add aloe vera to the recipe, because aloe vera contains water and it will not help with keep the lip gloss fresh. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  54. Peggy says

    July 5, 2020 at 4:58 am

    How would you alter this using avocado oil or even sweet almond oil?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      August 2, 2020 at 12:14 am

      You can use food-grade avocado oil or food-grade sweet almond oil in place of grapeseed oil. This will likely change the taste of the lip gloss, so make sure you like (at least don’t mind) the taste of the oil. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  55. Beatriz says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    No me gusta el sabor del labial creo que es muy fuerte, de q manera puedo suavizar el sabor

    Reply
    • Blanca says

      November 10, 2021 at 10:00 am

      Yo use aceite de aguacate porque no me gusta el aceite de oliva es muy fuerte el aceite de oliva y no me gusta su olor.

      Reply
  56. Linda L says

    June 21, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Hi! Thank you for sharing.

    I just wanted to ask, I’m having problems atm.. I’m making lip oils with a lipgloss base added. – I purchased these Mica powders and when I mix it in, it blends perfectly.. then I noticed the next day all the mica powders just sink to the bottom and slowly separates. Do you know what I could be doing wrong?

    Ingredients
    -coconut oil
    -grapeseed oil
    -jojoba oil
    -avocado oil
    -sweetalmond
    – & the flavour/essential oils for scent.

    Reply
  57. Nicole says

    June 20, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    I’m wondering what strength vitamin e capsules do you typically use? When making the lip gloss?

    Reply
  58. Elliott says

    June 16, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    1 tablespoon of beeswax created a more a balm texture. I really suggest using ½ tablespoon of beeswax for a gloss texture!

    Reply
    • natalia says

      June 27, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      thank you

      Reply
  59. Amiya Renee’ says

    June 10, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Do you need lipgloss base

    Reply
    • Maiken says

      August 15, 2020 at 4:23 am

      Hi! You don’t need versagel. This recipe is a Lip gloss base.

      Reply
  60. Savanna says

    June 8, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    Does the lip gloss stay in its liquid state or does it harden over time?

    Reply
  61. Michyla Donnell says

    May 29, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    How long does it last for ?

    Reply
  62. Anna Park says

    May 26, 2020 at 2:30 am

    Could I use Castor Oil instead of Grapeseed or Olive Oil?

    Reply
  63. Alma says

    May 18, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    Hi! Great diy you got there. I’m planning to sell my homemade lip glosses based on your recipe, but i don’t know how long the shelf life and PAO (the recipe doesn’t use any preservatives so i’m guessing it couldn’t be stored for a long time). Is there any way you can tell the PAO of homemade products like this? Thank you xx

    Reply
  64. Elisha says

    May 5, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    Is the Shea Butter necessary, I’m using white beeswax to make clear gloss, I don’t want any type of tint to it. Thank you

    Reply
    • Maiken says

      August 15, 2020 at 4:26 am

      Hi! The raw unrefined shea butter has a little bit hint of yellow, but if you use refined shea butter it will be more white/clear. But the raw unrefined shea butter contains more vitamins than the refined butter.

      Reply
  65. Elisha says

    May 5, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    What type of glass measuring cup are you using on stove top?

    Reply
    • Bobette Empey says

      July 11, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      PYREX.

      Reply
  66. Angie says

    May 4, 2020 at 9:52 pm

    Will this product harden or expire?

    Reply
  67. Kiks says

    May 4, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    Thanks! How many lipglosses can you make out of this one batch? Im out of refined shea butter, will it have an overwhelming scent if i use unrefined? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Nisha says

      July 26, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      I just made this and I broke the recipes all the way down to 1/4 and got 6 tubes so I assume the full recipe will get you close to 20.

      Reply
  68. Charlotte says

    April 19, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    Hey! I love the recipe, I have recently started my own lipgloss business and i was watching a few videos about how it was better to make your own lip gloss base and I would love to try this! I am from the UK and I’m not really sure what the beeswax I need is as there are blocks and pastilles, could you please let me know which one you use or if there are any others! Thank you so much xx

    Reply
    • Ragine says

      May 18, 2020 at 10:04 am

      Hey, how did the natural base come out?

      Reply
  69. Makayla says

    April 9, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    I want to try making my own lip gloss too sell but idk how to do it I want something different but I don’t know how to star with can y’all help me out ??

    Reply
    • Niki says

      April 14, 2020 at 9:33 pm

      YouTube! Just look up how to make lip gloss. You will find all the info you need there.

      Reply
  70. Maiken says

    March 27, 2020 at 6:27 am

    Is this recipe better than versagel? And can I use candelilla wax or carnauba wax instead of beeswax? Can I use vand containers instead of squeeze tubes? And will this lip gloss Harder after time?

    Reply
    • Author Belinda Hunter says

      March 28, 2020 at 12:12 am

      Yes you may use candelilla wax and wand containers. No once it solidifies it stays in that same state, doesn’t get any harder. My granddaughter started a lipgloss line on Instagram called Promise Kisses, and this is the recipe we already was using.

      Reply
      • Tatenda nyoni says

        July 5, 2020 at 1:03 am

        Hi. Does the lipgloss expire?

        Reply
  71. Pia Lee says

    February 26, 2020 at 2:52 am

    How long does the homemade lip gloss last for?

    Reply
  72. Amauri Pyles-Brown says

    February 25, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    I do have a question, due to all of the natural ingredients how long is the lip gloss good for?

    Reply
  73. Parishia says

    February 24, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    Great article !

    Reply
  74. Jessica Alele says

    February 22, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Hi! I am absolutely ecstatic that I found this site online! This is so helpful and saves me from buying overpriced, hard to find ingredients. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipes.

    Reply
  75. Vini Venetvaara says

    January 11, 2020 at 8:49 am

    does it have to contain e vitamin i mean is it optional orrr? thanks

    Reply
    • Christa Roberts says

      February 23, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      It’s Optional

      Reply
  76. Cody-Ann Pinnock says

    January 1, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    Good day,
    Can beeswax be replaced with something else?

    Reply
  77. Christina A Ojeda says

    December 9, 2019 at 11:05 pm

    The beeswax solidified my lip gloss making it difficult to remove from my containers (I purchased bottles with brushes vs the squeeze tubes). I tried lanolin and decided I didn’t quite like using that either as it spreads too thin and winds up seeping into my mouth leaving an awful taste in my mouth. The last recipe I tried, I used Versagel, in hopes of thickening the gloss (as I prefer mine to be a little thicker) and preventing that seepage.

    In all 3 batches, I used mica powder. And in all 3 the mica separated and sunk to the bottom and/or maintained a “lava lamp” effect after time. Any suggestions on how to prevent that from happening?

    Reply
    • Maiken says

      August 24, 2020 at 10:48 am

      I have the same problem that you have:(

      Reply
  78. Veronika says

    November 18, 2019 at 8:07 pm

    Nice base recipe to play around with. Will definitely be making it with my local organic sumptuous beeswax. I also have some beetroot powder lying around for oil infusion 🙂

    Reply
  79. Adrole fakuz says

    October 7, 2019 at 9:45 am

    I make organic natural lipstick and lip gloss,how can i get package materials?I mean tubes chapstick tubes.

    Reply
  80. Shakeema says

    October 1, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    How do you make the lava lip gloss shimmery and flavored?

    Reply
    • Maria says

      October 6, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      Hi for some reason the math isn’t clicking… if you wanna make 10 tubes what would you need to do? Sorry for the stupid question lol

      Reply
      • jade says

        December 4, 2020 at 1:40 am

        14 tubes from recipe is 1 away from 15 so make 2thirds of the original recipe which would make 9 and a third and add an extra teaspoon each of two liquid oils would make the extra 10 ml don’t worry about too much liquid as it does need a slight bit more moisture anyway and those lipgloss tubes in the photo have a small gap at top so the extra third should fit between all the tubes/bottles anyway

        Reply
  81. Genesis says

    September 11, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    How would I measure out the tablespoons on the coco butter and beeswax ? I ordered them in solid form.. would I melt them then measure out the tablespoons?

    Reply
  82. Kailey says

    July 31, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    I wanted to ask how long you can hold these lipglosses after making before you cant use it anymore :).

    Reply
  83. Nia says

    July 20, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    It should cost 58.14 using the brands I found on Amazon. If you wanted to make a home shop of makeup, it could either cost 48.04 or 9.69

    Reply
  84. Kay says

    June 20, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    Is there any way I can make it stickier?

    Reply
    • Rachel Outler says

      August 18, 2019 at 8:22 am

      Try citrine wax.

      Reply
  85. Jana O'Brien says

    June 14, 2019 at 11:57 pm

    When i poured it into lip gloss tubes ( with brush wand) the wax cooled and hardened and acted nothing at all like the soft moist lip gloss Ive purchased. It was hard and stuck to sides as it poured and stuck to wand.

    Reply
    • Mika Rowe says

      July 6, 2019 at 11:39 am

      Hi there. Totally random person that has been making my own skin care and cosmetics products for a few years now. Anything with beeswax will harden I believe this is more of a lip balm recipe that should be put in a chap-stick container rather than a lip gloss container. If you’re planning on making actual gloss, you’ll need something like Versagel which is a vegan sticky base that is commonly used in today’s lip glosses and other cosmetic products. You can buy a decent size bag on Amazon.

      Reply
      • Jessica Dean says

        May 5, 2020 at 11:51 am

        Please help! I’m from the uk and can’t find Versagel anywhere!

        Reply
        • Maria says

          July 12, 2020 at 6:06 am

          Please let me know if you find anywhere, it is better to help each other than not.

          Reply
        • Maiken says

          August 24, 2020 at 10:49 am

          Tkb trading has versagel

          Reply
  86. Shanell Anne Dingal says

    June 14, 2019 at 8:47 am

    How many months doe it last before it expires?

    Reply
  87. Michelle says

    June 13, 2019 at 11:26 pm

    Can I add glitter to this recipe??

    Reply
  88. Denaria says

    June 1, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    Just bought all the ingredients. I can’t wait to try it out!!

    Reply
  89. Trinity says

    May 25, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    This is really smart for people that want homemade stuff

    Reply
  90. Jillian Pink says

    May 13, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    I’m excited to try this! Where did you get those cute lip gloss containers? Thanks

    Reply
    • Belinda Hunter says

      March 28, 2020 at 12:16 am

      Amazon

      Reply
  91. DeaJahnay says

    May 1, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Instead of capsules can I use vitamin e oil instead

    Reply
  92. Daireycii says

    February 19, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    Where did u get the tubes for this homemade lip gloss bc I’m doing this for a project.

    Reply
  93. Jasmine says

    February 7, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    Hello I’m interested in starting a lipgloss line and I was wondering if you need TKB Lip Gloss Base (Versagel)

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      February 14, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      Congrats on your plan to start a lip gloss line! I don’t use versagel in my lip gloss recipe. I’ve found that simple, all natural ingredients (like coconut oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax) make pretty good lip gloss. But if you like versagel, then go for it. 🙂

      Reply
  94. Shenna says

    January 2, 2019 at 2:10 am

    Not thick but how to i make it sticky

    Reply
  95. Shenna says

    January 2, 2019 at 1:39 am

    Hey i tried this at home i love it. Just i quick question how do i make it a little more thick it’s nt thick how i like my lip gloss should i add more beeswax

    Reply
  96. Jasmine says

    December 31, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    Thank you for sharing your recipe o how to make lip glosses. I definitely can’t wait to try it myself! I do have one question, could you share where you purchase the actual lip gloss tubings?

    Thank you!

    Reply
  97. Vickie W says

    December 24, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    Can you use a rollerbar or a regular lipstick tube?

    Reply
  98. Mel says

    December 8, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    You can use candelilla wax, it’s made out of plant!

    Reply
  99. Kalee brooks says

    November 18, 2018 at 8:26 am

    Can you replace the beeswax with something else ? And if you can what would you recommend to replace the beeswax? The reason I’m asking is because I wanted to make a vegan lipgloss

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      February 8, 2019 at 10:50 pm

      Great question, Kalee. You can try using candelilla wax or soy wax, both are plant-based ingredients, in place of beeswax. Please keep me posted on how your vegan lip gloss turns out!

      Reply
    • Keniesha says

      June 2, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      I know this is supposed to be lip gloss, but does it really give you a glossy look on your lips? I’m only asking because many of the ingredients to make this lip gloss are similar to ones that make a lip balm as well. Thanks for your help in advance!

      Reply
  100. Stacie Shelton-Mainard says

    November 10, 2018 at 1:01 am

    So I made this recipe but I halved it.
    Turned out more like a lip stick…I’m going to play with it and stay in touch. I also used peppermint essential oils and a mica glimmer powder. I do love it. I’m hooked… Christmas gifts here I come…

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      February 8, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      I’m so happy that you gave this recipe a try, Stacie! It sounds like your lip gloss turned out too hard. You might want to up the coconut oil (or another liquid oil) by 25% and/or lower the beeswax by 25%. I agree, DIY-ing can be so addictive! 🙂

      Reply
  101. Shakeda Muldrow says

    July 22, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    can you use vitamin e oil instead of pills?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      August 3, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      Absolutely! Vitamin E oil might actually be easier to work with than the pills. I’ve used vitamin E oil in other recipes, like this one for whipped shea butter. Hope you’ll give this lip gloss recipe a try. Please let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  102. Aaliyah says

    June 18, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    Hi, I am going to try this but, I am allergic to coconut and it’s oils, I was wondering if you have a substitute?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      July 17, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      Yep, you can use another soft oil to substitute coconut oil. You can try avocado oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, or hemp oil. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

      Reply
  103. Raekel says

    March 3, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    Will this harden after time ? And if it will how would I make lip gloss homemade without it hardening ?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      March 5, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      This recipe makes liquid lip gloss that doesn’t harden in room temperature. Depending on where you are, it might harden if it’s left in your car overnight during winter months. You can also use less beeswax, which will make your lip gloss less thick, and less likely to harden. Please let me know if you have more questions.

      Reply
  104. Rochelle says

    February 6, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    I tried this recipe and my lip gloss kind of solidfied when I put it in the lip gloss container. I didn’t use mica or any form of coloring. I noticed you said if mica isn’t added, then the recipe is good for a chapstick. Is this why it solidified? If not, what can I add to it to make it liquid?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      February 8, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      Great question! If your lip gloss solidifies, then for your next batch, add more (maybe 25-50%) liquid oil, such as coconut oil or olive oil. Another option is to use less (maybe 25-50%) beeswax. The mica doesn’t play a factor on how hard the lip gloss gets. Please let me know how your second batch comes out.

      Reply
  105. Mikayla says

    January 30, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    hello, I am interested in making my own lip gloss but I am wondering can you use tea tree oil instead of olive oil? what is the difference in uses of these oils?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      February 2, 2018 at 7:38 am

      Good question. Olive oil is a carrier oil, and can be substituted with another carrier oil, like sweet almond oil, coconut oil, hemp oil, or jojoba oil. Tea tree oil, is an essential oil, which is made differently than a carrier oil and it’s much more concentrated. Essential oil can’t be use in place of a carrier oil, but it can be added to the carrier oil. The proportion depends on the type of essential oil you want to use. If you want, you can certainly add a few drops of tea tree oil to this homemade lip gloss recipe. Please let me know if you have any more questions.

      Reply
  106. Cindy says

    January 6, 2018 at 3:17 pm

    Where can I find lip gloss tubes?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      January 7, 2018 at 7:58 am

      Great question! I included an amazon link to lip gloss tubes/containers in step 6 of the instructions. Scroll up and you’ll see it. Hope you’ll give this recipe a try!

      Reply
  107. Carmen says

    December 28, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    How glossy is this? I enjoy a shine! ✨

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      January 7, 2018 at 8:03 am

      This lip gloss will moisturize your lips and give them a nice thin shine. The great thing about this homemade lip gloss is that you can reapply as frequently as you want, and not worry about putting any harmful things on your lips. Please keep me posted on how you like this recipe.

      Reply
  108. Cassi says

    December 24, 2017 at 8:36 am

    I’m thinking I’ll add peppermint essential oil as a natural lip tingler/plumper. What do you think? Even cassia essential oil could work?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      December 24, 2017 at 11:59 pm

      Oh, good idea! You can certainly add peppermint or cassia essential oil to your lip gloss. I recommend first adding a few drops of essential oil and slowly add more until it reaches your preference. Please let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  109. Risa says

    December 5, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Hi! Great post! I want to give this a go NOW! I have everything except cocoa/Shea butter, do I have to use that or can I leave it out? Wondering if it would mess with the texture.

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      December 6, 2017 at 4:39 am

      Thanks for reaching out! I’d recommend including cocoa butter. It’s solid in room temperature, and it’ll make the lip gloss less runny. Also, it’ll make it taste amazing. If you decide to not to include cocoa butter, then maybe use a bit more beeswax (3 tablespoons). Please let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  110. Ellie says

    November 30, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    I tried this recipe and made 1 tube of lip gloss and I loved the results. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      November 30, 2017 at 11:05 pm

      Oh, fantastic! I’m so glad you love the recipe. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂

      Reply
  111. A Lo says

    November 24, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    Can I use sweet almond or liquid coconut oil instead of grapeseed or olive oil?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      November 26, 2017 at 8:51 am

      Absolutely! That’s what’s so great about making your own lip gloss, you can use the ingredients that you like. Be sure to use food grade sweat almond oil or coconut oil. Please let me know if you have more questions.

      Reply
  112. Ellie says

    September 24, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    Hi, the lip gloss recipe looks amazing I am so into lip gloss and lipstick so this recipe is amazing. Are you able to not use vitamin e capsules or substutite it for anything else?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      September 27, 2017 at 12:04 am

      Thanks for your kind words! I recommend adding vitamin E to your homemade lip gloss. Vitamin E has antioxidant properties and helps to keep your lip gloss fresh. Some people use synthetic preservatives instead, but I rather not do that. Hope you’ll give this recipe a try!

      Reply
  113. Monique says

    August 14, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Can I substitute the beeswax for anything else?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      August 26, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      Good question! Some people use candelilla wax, a plant-based wax, instead of beeswax to make lip gloss. You can also try using soy wax. Please let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  114. Danielle says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    I love the lip gloss recipe and was wondering if you have ever made a matte lip gloss? If so would you be willing to share that recipe!

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      June 22, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      Glad you like the lip gloss recipe! I haven’t given matte lip gloss a try, but what a great idea. I’ll try to see if I can make a DIY matte lip gloss, and will definitely share the recipe.

      Reply
  115. Kathryn says

    June 13, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Hi! I’m wondering what the shelf life of these are? And where to find Mica? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      June 15, 2017 at 3:40 am

      Good questions. I usually use my lip gloss within a month or so of making it. This lip gloss recipe doesn’t use water, so that helps with extending its shelf life. Also, I get my mica from Amazon. I included the product link in the post, under “Ingredients for Easy Homemade Lip Gloss.” Please let me know if you have any other questions.

      Reply
  116. Maria De La Cruz says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Thank you!! Id love to see more

    Reply
  117. Rachel says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    Hey, these look pretty cool. I had a question though about the coconut oil. I’m weird in that I really can’t stand coconut anything, in any form. How strong is the taste of the oil in this? Or does it not leave a taste at all? If so, what would you suggest to use instead of the coconut oil, or do I just leave it out of the mix?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      May 23, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      Coconut oil has a pretty strong coconut smell and mild coconut taste. If you don’t like coconut oil, then you can use sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, or even olive oil. Hope you’ll give the lip gloss recipe a try. Please let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  118. kizzy says

    May 6, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Hi love your board. I was just wondering where do you purchase your lip balm tubs?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      May 7, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Thanks for reaching out! I get my lip balm tubes online at Amazon. I included a link to the lip balm tubes in step 6 of the instructions. I’d love to know how it goes if you try this recipe!

      Reply
  119. Jamie says

    February 27, 2017 at 12:16 am

    Looks awesome!! Where did you get your squeeze tubes from?

    Reply
    • Silvia says

      February 27, 2017 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks! I got my 8 ml squeeze tubes from Amazon. The link to the product is listed above in the post. Hope you’ll give this homemade lip gloss recipe a try!

      Reply
      • Thu says

        October 13, 2017 at 1:37 am

        Hello I just made this and I dont know why but I completely spaced out on adding beeswax and I already added the essential oil. Do you think I could reheat this again or will it be ruined?

        Reply
        • Silvia says

          October 14, 2017 at 7:19 am

          So glad to hear you gave this recipe a try! Yes, you can reheat your lip gloss to add beeswax. Also, you might want to add some more essential oil after your mixture cools down a bit after reheating, because heat can cause essential oil to lose its scent. Please keep me posted on how it goes!

          Reply

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