DIY Recipe To Prepare Different Shades of Eyeshadows at Home

Eyeshadows can enhance your eye make-up in seconds. And what if it’s all natural? Avoid all the harmful chemicals and ingredients with these homemade eyeshadow recipes. From pinks to browns and reds, mix and match natural safe ingredients to get colorful shades.

Ingredients

Arrowroot Powder / Cornstarch powder
Shea Butter

Any combination of the following

Cocoa Powder
Nutmeg Powder
Dried Beetroot Powder
Turmeric Powder

Method

# Start by adding 1/4 tsp of arrowroot powder/cornstarch powder in a bowl.

# The more arrowroot powder/cornstarch powder you use the lighter your eyeshadow color will be.

# You can always add more if needed, so start with less quantity.

# Add your powders and mix thoroughly until you get the color you desire.

# Add in 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. of shea butter to this mix.

# Use the back of a small spoon cream the butter into the powder to make a smooth paste.

# It will still look like a powder but still let it get into a soft consistency that can be easily applied.

# Here are some more color options-

Pale Pink

1/2 tsp. arrowroot powder
1/2 tsp. dried beet powder
1/8 tsp. cocoa powder

Mauve

1/2 tsp arrowroot powder
3/4 tsp allspice
3/4 tsp dried beet powder
1/4 tsp cocoa powder

Light Brown

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

Golden Brown

1/2 tsp. arrowroot powder
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. turmeric

Apply this homemade cheap eyeshadow using your fingertip or a small brush and you’re ready to go!

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