DIY Beauty | How To Dupe LUSH Lip Scrub

As a professed Lush Cosmetics addict, I am always searching for fun and easy dupes of my favorite Lush products.  As beautifully scented and amazing as their products are, sometimes I just love to see if I can make the products myself.

During the Winter months a great lip scrub recipe is perfect for treating those dry, cracked lips that are in desperate need of some TLC.  Lip scrubs help remove excess dead skin cells to reveal the healthy skin beneath.

DIY Lush Lip Scrub: Ingredients

Small Lip Balm Container

Peppermint Extract

1/2 tsp. Granulated Sugar

1/2 tsp. Olive Oil

Optional: Food Coloring of Choice

DIY Lush Lip Scrub: Recipe

1. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and olive oil.

2. Add a small drop of peppermint extract and mix into the sugar and olive oil.

3. Optional: Add 1-2 drops of food coloring of choice into the mixture.

4. Add mixture to your small lip balm container!

DIY Lush Lip Scrub: How To Use

1. Using clean hands use your index finger to scoop out some of the scrub.

2. Apply scrub to clean, dry lips using slow and soft circular motions for approximately one minute.

3.  Using a warm wet washcloth gently wipe away the scrub from your lips.

4. Apply a lip balm or moisturizer to lock in hydration!

DIY Lush Lip Scrub: Tips & Tricks

• If you choose to color your lip scrub, make sure to choose a light pink or "natural" shade, as it may stain your lips.
• Go to the Dollar Store for your lip balm container.  They have small plastic or acrylic containers, as well as cute tiny mason jars you can use.
• Choose a different "extract" to make different flavors.  Try almond, vanilla, or chocolate!

Interested in MORE Lush product dupes?  Check out my post for How To Dupe Lush Coalface!  Also, follow me on YouTube for more DIY beauty!

  

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DIY Beauty: Amazing and Affordable Eye Makeup Remover

Makeup removing oils and solutions from beauty stores or drugstores may work great, but it is unnecessary to spend money on a pre-made product that you can easily make at home.  This eye makeup remover solution is gentle on the sensitive skin around your eyes.  The skin around your eyes is so delicate that even normal rubbing or wiping can damage its elasticity and cause wrinkles.  Take care of your skin, and your wallet, and make your own eye makeup remover!

 DIY Eye Makeup Remover: Ingredients

Small Empty Container

1 1/2 Cups of Water

2 Tbsp. Baby Shampoo (Tear-Free)

1/4 Tsp. Baby Oil

Large Round Cotton Pads

DIY Eye Makeup Remover: Directions

1. Your small empty container should have a secure lid.

2. Mix water, baby shampoo and baby oil together in your container.

3. Replace the lid and shake well!  Remember to shake up ingredients before each use.  The oil and water will separate between uses.

4. When you are ready to use pour a small amount of the mixture onto a cotton pad and wipe off your eye makeup.

Tricks and Tips

• Re-use containers that you were planning on recycling anyway, such as a baby food container or old hot sauce bottle, to use as your small empty container.  Remember to wash thoroughly as you do not want these food products going into your eyes.

• To avoid causing wrinkles to your under eye area with wiping and pulling, soak part of a cotton pad with the makeup remover solution and place gently over your eye makeup.  Allow this to sit for a few minutes to break up your eye makeup.  Gently massage your eye starting at the top of your lid to the bottom of your lashes in order to remove the makeup.

I love creating my own DIY beauty products because it saves me money to purchase the makeup that I really want.  Life is filled with trade-offs and choices and, fortunately, this is a very easy one!

I Want To Know...

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DIY Beauty: 3 Simple and Easy Makeup Setting Sprays

Makeup setting sprays can be expensive and many contain ingredients that you may not necessarily want to be spraying onto your face on a daily basis.  These three do-it-yourself makeup setting sprays are all natural, and will leave you feeling good that you know exactly what is going on your face.  Even better is that they are inexpensive and can be made with easy to locate ingredients online and at your local grocery store.

Rose Water Makeup Setting Spray

1 Tbsp. Aloe Vera Gel

1/2 cup Rose Water

1. Combine Aloe Vera Gel and Rose Water into a spray bottle.

2. Shake until mixture is well combined. 

3. If you're as obsessed with Rose Water as myself, check out my DIY Rose Water Facial Toner.

Witch Hazel Makeup Setting Spray

1 Part Witch Hazel

3 Parts Water or Rose Water

1.  Combine Witch Hazel and water into a spray bottle.

2. Shake until mixture is well combined.

3. Rose water instead of regular water is perfect for those with dry skin.  Check out my 10 Tips on How To Achieve Healthy Winter Skin for even more dry skin tips and tricks.

Aloe Vera Makeup Setting Spray

3 Parts Warm Water

1 Part 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel

1. Combine water and Aloe Vera Gel into a spray bottle.

2. Shake until mixture is well combined.

3. When you're ready to remove your makeup at the end of the day check out the products I use in my Nighttime Skin Care and Makeup Removal Routine.

DIY Makeup Setting Spray Tips

• Store mixtures in the fridge for long term use, or add a few drops of Vitamin E Oil to your makeup setting spray to extend its life and use.

• Add a few drops of Argan Oil to your makeup setting spray to aid skin that is extra dry, or for a dewy and glowing appearance.

• Infuse some fragrance into your makeup setting spray by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil, such as Lavender or Pomegranate.

Using a setting spray after finishing your makeup is great for making your makeup last and look great all day long.  Instead of re-purchasing your Sephora setting spray, next time try out one of these comparable dupes!

Interested in MORE DIY Beauty?  Check out my YouTube!

    

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