Hi Marjolien - I bought these at Danish Urtegaarden, but have pigments from many other suppliers in my stockroom. Check out DIY cosmetics in the US (link on the sidebar) - they have great knowledge of pigments of all kinds. Also, you can get pigments from Aroma Zone (mostly oxides).
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Hello there! I just found your blog searching for how to make a pressable eyeshadow base and have been lost in your blog for about an hour now. Incredible stuff you have here! I have been formulating makeup form scratch for about 10 months now using minerals and pigments from TKB Trading. I am looking to branch out into eyeshadows now and cream type products. I am also looking to keep it very natural! This is a gold mine for me!
I would like to say here that when working with pigments and fats, I mix continuously after adding pigment and let the mixture cool just enough, just before any small amount of solidification occurs so that I can still pour, but not too warm either. Oxides aren't soluble and will sink so I then take the tube or compact or whatever it is (especially tubes) to the freezer immediately after pouring. I don't think this is as critical with oxides as it is with micas in fats. Those will sink rather quickly so I follow these tips particularly with micas but still do the same with pigments.
Thank you so much for your blog and sharing your extensive knowledge! I am having so much fun here!
Hey there Ashlynn, I am thrilled to meet another make-up making person! Thanks for sharing your experience with adding pigments to fats. You are quite correct in that the micas are a bit trickier to work with as to dispersion. What kinds of make-up have you been making until now? :)
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Hi again! I have been making mostly powder mineral products right now while I do some in-depth research with making creams and liquids (how I found you!). I make foundation of a couple formulas, blush, highlights, bronzers, setting powders, and working with eyeshadows right now! I would love to make a liquid and cream foundation! I am quite interested in the difference with caprylic/capric triglyceride and fractionated coconut oil after doing some reading about it. It seems to differ in the way the fats and glycerine parts are separated. In your experience, does Fractionated work the same? Thank you!
HI Ashlynn - You are indeed al in with making make-up! Great to hear! You asked about fractionated coconut oil and caprylic/capric triglycerides. I've never experienced any noticeable difference in either feel or performance between the 2. :)
Hi Lise, I just found your site today and lovin it. For the Lip and Cheek Tint can I substitute another wax? I have Polawax NF Emulsifying Wax, Beeswax Pastilles - Yellow Cosmetic or Beeswax Pastilles - White Cosmetic. Which one would be your choice? Thanks!
Hey there Victoria - thanks for your kind words! I think I would probably go with beeswax pastilles (aren't those beeswax in pastille form?). Let me know how it goes!
hi lise.. can we use beetroot powder for the pigment? i tried to make gloss mixing fractionated coconut oil, shea butter and beetroot which was dissolved in glycerin beforehand. But it did not work. The result was a grainy mixture, which i believe is due to the unrefined, raw shea butter. And even the beet root did not mix properly with shea butter. Do you think beet root works for lip balms and lipsticks as pigment?
Hi Sweety - I haven't tried working with beetroot powder but from my experiences with other food powders, I wouldn't expect too much. Not to say I might be wrong though -- I'd probably try it just to satisfy my curiousity. If you do give it a shot I'd love to hear how it turns out for you!
HI Grace, my pigment mix is about 40/60 oxides and micas in this blend. Oxides have a real deep color so if you really want a lot of power, bump up the oxides and add micas for shimmer. Best of luck with it :)
Thank you for your prompt response! I have light gold mica and silver mica, also yellow, red and brown iron oxide. How many different colors of micas and oxides did you use and what proportion of each? Thank you!
Hi Grace Lee, You have to mix a little at a time until you get the shade you want. With your supplies, I'd use 38% red oxide, 2 % yellow oxide and then start adding micas until you get the shade you like. :)
Hiii Lise!!!! I must tell you your lipstick is absolutely amazing. Loved the way you worked with organic materials. Although, I would like to ask how long does it stay after applying??? Thank you so much!!!
Hi Sanchi - Thank you for your kind words! You ask about staying power. This is dependent upon which pigments you use and whether or not you apply over a balm or other product. Oxides will have a longer, deeper color while micas are more see-through. You'll have to try to see what works best for you. Have fun!
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I would like to say here that when working with pigments and fats, I mix continuously after adding pigment and let the mixture cool just enough, just before any small amount of solidification occurs so that I can still pour, but not too warm either. Oxides aren't soluble and will sink so I then take the tube or compact or whatever it is (especially tubes) to the freezer immediately after pouring. I don't think this is as critical with oxides as it is with micas in fats. Those will sink rather quickly so I follow these tips particularly with micas but still do the same with pigments.
Thank you so much for your blog and sharing your extensive knowledge! I am having so much fun here!
I have Polawax NF Emulsifying Wax, Beeswax Pastilles - Yellow Cosmetic or Beeswax Pastilles - White Cosmetic. Which one would be your choice? Thanks!