If you’ve ever tried making lip gloss and ended up with something sticky, gritty, or separating—you’re not alone.This DIY shimmer lip gloss is smooth, glossy, lightweight, and beginner-friendly. It uses simple oils, a touch of butter for structure, and cosmetic mica for a beautiful shimmer finish.Whether you want a natural everyday gloss or something with a little sparkle, this recipe is easy to customize and comes together in minutes.
Add the mango butter, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil and caster oil to a heat-safe container and gently melt using a double boiler on a low heat. You will want to mix with a spatula while it is on the heat.
Once melted remove from the heat.
Add the lip gloss flavoring and mix well.
Stir in your mica powder. You want to be sure that it is lip safe mica. Mix thoroughly.
Carefully pour into tubes while still liquid.Let cool completely before using.