We all have those days where we wake up for an important meeting/interview/date/wedding and go to use our favourite foundation or eyeliner to find none left! And from here we quickly arrive at panic stations, running round trying to work out what to do with what is available! I have had this happen to me many times in the past (although not since starting Greener Beauty!) and I had to make up something to use in place of my favourite shop brought makeup. Here is a selection of 3 essential items found in most makeup bags which can easily be made using things around the house. These items do not have a long shelf life so if you are going to make your own I would suggest making in small batches every 5 – 7 days.

FACE POWDER

The beauty of making your own face powder is that you can really blend it until you get the exact shade to match your skin tone. This is a really simple recipe.

Pop one tablespoon of arrowroot powder in a pot. Slowly slowly add in cocoa and/or nutmeg and mix in well to get the desired shade.

The great thing about this recipe is that it is really versatile and can be made into a blusher by adding dried beetroot powder instead of the cocoa/nutmeg, a highlighter by adding gold mica, or eyeshadow by adding in different coloured powders! Again add everything in slowly and blend well before adding in more.

MOISTURISING LIP TINT

This is a really simple lip tint that is nourishing for your lips. It is better to make this one little and often so it is ideal to make it in small batches. This lip tint has a coconut oil base and can be mixed with many different fruits that can be easily bought in any supermarket to give it your desired colour. You can even go one step further and add in a few drops of an essential oil to give it a flavour.

BLACK EYELINER

This black eyeliner is simple yet effective. Similar to the lip tint, watch the consistency in hot weather and make sure that this pot is well sealed if you are using it on the go.

Melt 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and mix in activated charcoal. Depending on what consistency the charcoal is in either add in 0.5-1 teaspoon or 1 capsule. Add it slowly and blend well. If you have sensitive eyes you can also add in some aloe vera gel. Apply using a fine brush.