by Rich | Jul 20, 2022 | Makeup Formulation
Commercial lip products often contain ingredients that those of us who prefer natural and organic cosmetics would rather avoid. The good news is that it is possible to formulate lipsticks, lip glosses, tinted lip balms and even lip liner pencils at home to...
by Rich | Jul 19, 2022 | Makeup Formulation
Here at the School we have so enjoyed formulating makeup products during the creation of our Diploma in Formulating Natural Makeup and Advanced Color Cosmetics. It’s been a huge amount of fun and we think you’ll love formulating makeup, too! Whether you are...
by Rich | Jul 15, 2022 | Makeup Formulation
Foundation gives the skin a nice evened out appearance, it hides minor imperfections and creates a ‘clean canvas’ for further makeup products. Foundations can provide light, medium or high coverage, depending on the amount of pigments used in the product. It’s...
by Rich | Jul 6, 2022 | Makeup Formulation
Both powdered mineral makeup products and advanced color cosmetics can be formulated to have a matte finish or a shimmery finish (or somewhere in between!). Part of the fun of formulating your own natural makeup products is choosing not only the shade you’d like to...
by Rich | Jul 6, 2022 | Makeup Formulation
Formulating natural blushers, bronzers and highlighters is a personal favorite of ours as there are so many beautiful shades and formats to create. Plus, of course, we love products that add a touch of natural-looking color and create a healthy, fresh, sun-kissed or...
by garethdespres | Jul 1, 2022 | Skincare Formulation
Take your face mask formulation skills to the next level by formulating creamy, smooth face masks that are ready to apply. These are what we call emulsion-based clay face masks; they have a similar base formula to a cream with all the added benefits of clay. These are...
by Rich | Jun 28, 2022 | Skincare Formulation
When developing a new cosmetic product or modifying an existing one, every formulator will eventually encounter the question: Will my product remain stable over time? Stability testing is essential in giving you the confidence your products are safe and stable – and...
by Rich | Jun 28, 2022 | Makeup Formulation
Mascara as a product type is an emulsion that usually contains a high amount of waxes to make it very thick, and contains a water phase, an oil phase and an emulsifier. Because of the high amount of wax in the formula, mascara can be tricky to make, since it has a...
by Rich | Jun 22, 2022 | Makeup Formulation
Let’s take a deep dive into an interesting type of eyeshadow – natural cream and cream-to-powder eyeshadows – and how they are formulated. These are rewarding products to make as the method needed to make them isn’t overly complicated, you can make a really wide range...
by Rich | Jun 22, 2022 | Makeup Formulation
It’s completely possible to formulate your own, professional standard natural, organic and vegan eye makeup products at home. Some products are very straightforward with the right know-how, while others, like mascara, may seem daunting. That’s why we are here to take...
