Learning how to make mascara at home is easy. Mascara is one of the most commonly used eye makeup products. It defines, thickens and lengthens your eyelashes. However, have you recently examined the ingredients in your mascara? Most mascaras available on the market today contain preservatives and various chemicals. As a result, mascara users often experience side effects such as red and itchy eyes. And you definitely don’t want that. So is it time to say goodbye to mascara? Never. Make your own mascara instead! You can make your own volumizing, thickening, and lengthening mascaras with supplies from your local grocery store! In this article, we showed you how to make mascara at home. Listen!
There are several reasons why someone might choose to make their own mascara at home:
Control over the ingredients: By making your own mascara, you have control over the ingredients in it, which can be especially important for people with sensitive skin or allergies.
Customization: You can customize the color and texture of your mascara to suit your preferences. For example, you can experiment with different types of waxes and oils to create a thicker or thinner formula, or you can add natural pigments like cocoa powder or activated charcoal to create a specific color.
Cost-effective: Making your own mascara can be more affordable than buying high-quality, natural or organic mascara from the store.
Eco-Friendly: Homemade mascara can be more eco-friendly as you can choose to use sustainable ingredients and reusable packaging.
However, it’s important to note that making mascara at home can be challenging and may require a few tries before you find a formula that works for you. Additionally, homemade mascara may not have the same longevity or durability as store-bought mascara and therefore may not be suitable for all occasions.
Now that you know what makes DIY mascaras stand out, scroll down to learn how to make them.
How to make mascara at home
Follow these simple recipes and instructions to create the mascara of your choice. Remember not to keep your DIY mascara for longer than four weeks. Discard it if it smells pungent.
Clear mascara is just perfect for no makeup makeup days. When used correctly, it can add tons of curl to your lower lash line. Plus, some days we all need a guaranteed stain-free finish. This recipe is good for your eyelashes and prevents eyelash fall and breakage.
What you need
Clean the mascara wand
A plastic jar or container
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/3 tablespoon aloe vera gel
1/3 tablespoon beeswax (grated)
1 tablespoon almond oil
A candle
A metal spoon
How to make clear mascara at home
How to prepare – step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Add almond oil, coconut oil and aloe vera gel to the container and mix the ingredients well.
Step 2: Place the grated beeswax on a metal spoon and hold it over the candle flame until it melts.
Step 3: Pour the melted beeswax into the container and mix.
Step 4: Wait a few minutes for the mixture to cool and dry.
Voila! Your DIY clear mascara is ready to use!
You can use this clear mascara alone to define your lashes or over your regular black mascara as it gives your lashes a beautiful shine and extends the life of the mascara. This recipe can also be used as an eyelash serum. Apply it before bed to get naturally long and lush lashes.
If you want to make your own waterproof mascara, the trick is to add a little more beeswax as this ingredient gives your mascara more “hold”.
What you need
2 teaspoons coconut oil
4 teaspoons of aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon beeswax (grated)
1-2 capsules activated charcoal (for black mascara) or cocoa powder (brown mascara)
Small plastic bag
Clean mascara tube
How to make waterproof mascara at home
How to prepare – step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Mix coconut oil, aloe vera gel and grated beeswax in a saucepan over low heat. Stir the ingredients together until completely melted.
Step 2: Empty 1-2 capsules of activated charcoal powder or add cocoa powder to this mixture. Stir the powder well until it mixes with the other ingredients.
Step 3: Remove the pot from the heat and wait for the ingredients to cool.
Step 4: Now comes the tricky part – pouring the mascara into the mascara tube! To do this, simply form a funnel out of a small plastic bag and pour the mascara into the tube.
Step 5: Make sure the cap is tight so your homemade mascara doesn’t dry out.
Apply this DIY waterproof mascara the same way you would any other mascara. Make sure the stick is evenly covered with the formula before applying two to three coats of it. It is important to apply it in layers, allowing each layer to dry (not completely) before applying a second coat.
We all know that petroleum jelly (or petroleum jelly) works wonders for your eyelashes. Not only does it make them naturally long and thick, but it also works as a natural mascara. If you’re interested in making a mascara that nourishes your lashes, this is the way to go.
Pro tip: Apply petroleum jelly to your lashes before curling them, as it doubles as a primer.
What you need
A dab of Vaseline Vaseline
Crushed mineral eyeshadow in black or brown
Aloe vera gel
How to make mascara with petroleum jelly at home
How to prepare – step-by-step instructions
Step 1: In a clean glass bowl, add a dab of petroleum jelly and a tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
Step 2: Sprinkle some crushed mineral eyeshadow into the bowl and mix the ingredients with a plastic spoon.
Step 3: Increase the color intensity if desired by adding more mineral eyeshadow.
Step 4: Store this mixture in a mascara tube or clean container.
Step 5: Apply it with a clean mascara wand and you’re done with your DIY Vaseline mascara!
Disclaimer: We do not recommend using this formula if you are allergic to Vaseline or wear contact lenses.
This recipe is perfect for all vegans. It is made without beeswax and is very easy to prepare.
What you need
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
Distilled water
A few drops of vitamin E oil
How to prepare – step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Mix the aloe vera gel with a few spoonfuls of distilled water and 2-3 drops of vitamin E oil in a saucepan over low heat.
Step 2: Once the ingredients are mixed, remove the formula from the heat.
Step 3: Pour the mascara into a sterilized container or mascara tube.
Pro Tip: You can add a color pigment of your choice to this recipe if you want a colored mascara like blue, purple, or brown. A pinch of white clay also helps this DIY mascara dry faster.
For those of you who aren’t fans of aloe vera in your mascara, we have another cool recipe that forgoes it. This works wonderfully and only requires three ingredients that you can easily find in your kitchen cupboard.
What you need
1 tablespoon handmade coconut oil
1/8 teaspoon beeswax
1 capsule of activated carbon
A clean container or tube of mascara
How to make mascara at home without aloe vera
How to prepare – step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Melt coconut oil and beeswax together in a water bath. Stir well until the two ingredients mix.
Step 2: Pour the activated charcoal into a small bowl and add half a teaspoon of coconut oil. Mix well.
Step 3: Stir this charcoal mixture into the heated coconut oil and beeswax mixture.
Step 4: Once the mascara has reached a thick consistency, allow it to cool and pour the mascara into a clean container.
Step 5: Dip your mascara wand into the formula and apply a thin layer. Apply it little by little until you achieve the desired finish.
Ladies, making your own mascara is a great way to avoid all of the harmful chemicals and toxins found in store-bought mascara. It is also beneficial to maintain the overall health of your eyelashes as the healthy ingredients you use from your kitchen cupboard promote hair growth.
Whether you like fluttery, voluminous lashes or long, defined lashes, mascara is the product of choice to take your look from drab to gorgeous. But have you ever wondered what’s in the formula? It usually contains several preservatives and chemicals that can cause watery eyes and swollen, irritated eyelids. So what’s the way out? Well, it’s time to leave those harsh formulas behind and develop one of your own. Are you wondering how? Check out the infographic below
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