The one must-have product in your makeup bag + 1 DIY way to make it at home!

If there is one product that is there in every one of my bags then a lip and cheek tint would be that one product. Actually, lip balm would be that one product, but if we are talking about makeup I don’t think I would survive without a tint. It is a shortcut for looking more awake, flushed and fresh on the go. My go-to makeup look is basically a lip and cheek tint, some mascara and lip balm. So you KNOW I have been using a lot of lip and cheek tints for a while. 

I usually oscillate in-between tints and stains. The basic difference is that stains are literally what they say, they stain your lips and cheeks. They are super pigmented and mostly liquid. But tints could be balmy, creamy or matte but they are a milder colour and easier to blend. I have used tints and stains on my lips, cheeks and lids at the same time to create a monotone look as well, so there is a lot that you can do with this product. 

Through the years I have gathered some pointers and do’s and don’ts of using a tint or a stain. Here’s what you should keep in mind. 

Okay, now here’s my favourite DIY recipe to make a natural alternative at home. 

What you need: 

½ tbsp beeswax or petroleum jelly

½ tsp coconut oil

1 beetroot or 2 tbsp beetroot powder

Chop up the beetroot into tiny pieces. Make sure you wear gloves because beets stain A LOT. Mix all of the ingredients and boil them in a double boiler. Once the beets are extremely soft, just cool down the mixture slightly and blend it in a food processor. Strain the mixture and make sure there is no pulp. Pour this mixture into a jar or a bottle with a tight lid. Use with a q-tip or your fingers. 

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