Face
Cleansers, serums, moisturizers, masks, and exfoliants — formulated for home crafters with full ingredient ratios and step-by-step photos.
59 recipes
Vitamin C Serum (With Ascorbyl Glucoside)
This slow conversion mechanism provides sustained antioxidant and brightening benefits without overwhelming the skin.
Ceramide Face Cream (Hydrating & Barrier-Strengthening)
This makes them perfect for dry, mature, sensitive, or post-procedure skin, and completely safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding, since they act locally on the epidermis without systemic absorption.
Surfactants In Cosmetics
This is a summary post on typical surfactants used in cosmetics. I could not include all the exciting surfactants available today, but I tried to include a variety that is very used in cosmetics today, especially with DIY cosmetics.
Eyebrows Fixing Gel
This formula is for a lightweight, transparent eyebrow gel that provides long-lasting hold while nourishing and enhancing the appearance of your brows. It's clear so that it can complement all brow colors.
Retinol Face Moisturizer
What is Retinol and How Does it Work? Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, has become a gold standard in skincare, especially in anti-ageing and acne treatments.
Creamy Highlighter Bronzer
This formula perfectly balances smooth texture, easy application, and a luminous finish while also being gentle and hydrating for the skin.
Chamomile Cleansing Balm
In a previous post, I wrote a guide on how to make chamomile oil and chamomile extract in this cleansing balm I used the chamomile oil and the chamomile extract.
9.5% Glycolic Acid Serum
In this post, you can find information about the ingredients used in this formula and alternatives you can use.
Niacinamide Face Toner
A face toner is a water-based liquid infused with skin-nourishing ingredients that deliver hydration, balance pH levels, and remove any residual impurities after cleansing.
Lip Butter Treatment for Dry Lips
This lip butter melts easily on contact, delivering intense hydration and comfort to your lips. With rich emollients like Avocado, Mango Butter, and Apricot Kernel Oil, it provides a luxurious treatment for your lips.
Makeup Remover Bi Phase
This formula for bi-phase makeup remover involves combining water-based and oil-based ingredients to effectively remove makeup while leaving the skin feeling fresh and moisturized.
Glucoside Face Cleanser
This gel cleanser is suitable for all skin types; both surfactants in this formula are plant-derived and gentle on the skin. In this post, you can read about the ingredients I used for this product.
Salicylic Acid Skincare at Home: Safe Use + 2 Recipes (Toner & Serum)
Salicylic acid is the gold-standard BHA for clogged pores and oily skin. How to formulate it safely at home — pH 3-4 targets, safe percentages (0.5-2%), and two working recipes (toner and serum) with full ingredient tables.
Solid Cleanser Scrub
This formula is for a solid version of a body and face scrub cleanser. The scrub cleanser is easy to make, and you can change some of the ingredients I used in this formula. I used the same beaker (heat resistance one) for both phases.
Kojic Acid Face Mask
This face mask contains 1% Kojic acid and is designed to help with pigmentation and dark spots on the skin. Please read the entire post to get all the information before making the face mask.
Ultra Facial Cream With Squalane
This face cream formula was inspired by Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. Kiehl's website indicates that this face cream is an ultra-hydrating moisturizer with a unique lightweight texture and lasting 24-hour hydration to leave skin softer, smoot…
Niacinamide Face Serum
This face serum is inspired by Kiehl's Niacinamide Ultra Pure serum.
Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser (Inspired By Clinique)
In this post, I will review the Clinique "Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser" ingredients and formulate a similar product.
Retainer Cleaning Tablets
The natural composition of the tablets is kinder to the environment, and the infusion of your preferred essential oil adds a refreshing scent, leaving your retainers smelling pleasant and feeling thoroughly clean.
Foaming Body And Face Cleanser
Foaming cleansers are very popular and can provide a unique cleansing experience. I have shared other foaming cleansers, such as the Facial Foam Cleanser for Sensitive Skin or Glycolic Acid Foaming Cleanser.
Glycolic Acid Foaming Cleanser
In this formula, I combined two mild surfactants: Decyl glucoside and Coco betaine.
Unscented Face Cream
This formula is for a face moisturizer. It is not a thick, heavy cream, yet not a very light texture cream. It is unscented and is suitable for mixed skin types.
Creamy Solid Body And Face Cleanser
If you are a fan of solid cosmetics, you will love this formula. This is a solid, very creamy and silky body and face cleanser.
Face Creamy Exfoliate Cleanser
In this post, I'm sharing a face exfoliate cleanser. This product is suitable for most skin types.
Face Cleanser Base With Endless Ways To Personalize
If you like creamy, silky face cleansers, this formula is a great base formula that allows you to change phase D to personalize this formula in endless ways. This base formula contains mostly emollients and a surfactant.
Oats Body And Face Soap
This recipe is for oats soap. If you have never made soap before, please read this post about soap for beginners. In this recipe, I blend some oat powder into the oils for a smooth texture. Oats are a fun additive to soap.
Summer Lip Balm Coconut Oil-Free
Lip balm is great for keeping your lips hydrated. Unlike the rest of your skin, your lips don't have oil glands, so they can easily get dry and chapped.
All Purpose Cream
Summertime is the time for the beach, swimming pools and long walks. These fun activities are usually done in the open air, leaving the skin dry and dehydrated.
Cheeks And Lips Tint
This recipe is for a vegan lips and cheeks tint. You can choose any color for this tint or combine 2-3 colors to achieve your desired color. In this recipe, I combined several waxes.
'Take The Day Off' By Clinique Dupe Cleansing Balm
Take the day off by Clinique is one of the most popular cleansing balms on the market. "Quickly dissolves tenacious eye and face makeups, sunscreens. Transforms from a solid balm into a silky oil upon application.
Oil Free Face Cream
If you are a beginner in making creams or lotions, please start by reading this post to learn the basics of how to create creams / lotions. An oil-free cream is an emulsion that can hydrate and moisturize your skin without using oils.
How to Make a Basic Lotion / Cream
In this post, I want to give you the basic information you need to make your lotions and creams.
Vitamin C Hibiscus Foam Cleanser
In this face foam cleanser, I used hibiscus infusion. Hibiscus infusion is known for its skin benefits.
Turmeric Brightening Face Mask
Jelly face masks are excellent for clearing and helping to brighten the skin. This recipe is for a turmeric jelly face mask with some acids that can help with the brightening effect.
Eyelashes And Eyebrows Serum
Eyelash and eyebrows serum can help you grow longer, thicker lashes and brows. Lash serums are designed to be left on overnight, absorbing the skin and hair while you sleep.
Face Exfoliant Cleanser
This is my to-go facial exfoliator cleanser for cold, dry weather times. This formula has no water-based ingredients, so this facial exfoliator is super creamy and silky. Phase A is the oil-based ingredients.
Blueberry Glycerin Extract
Glycerin extract is another way to add active and color ingredients to your cosmetics. Glycerin extracts are also called Glycerites.
Emulsified Lip Scrub
Looking for a creamy lip scrub? This emulsified lip scrub is ideal for dry lips that need extra care.
Facial Foam Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
A foaming cleanser is a foam that does not have a creamy texture. When water is added to the cleanser, you get more lather and bubbles.
Turmeric Face Wash with Polysorbate 80
This recipe is for turmeric face wash. This face wash is very gentle and non-drying, although cleansing. It contains turmeric oil and very mild surfactants, creating a mild and effective face wash.
Turmeric Face Wash with Lysolecithin
In a previous post, I shared a turmeric face wash with polysorbate 80. In this post, I'm sharing another version of turmeric face wash. Turmeric works as a skin-lightening agent for the skin.
Light Face Cream With Niacinamide
If you have never made any cream or lotion before, please read this post on the basics of lotions and creams to understand the basics before making other recipes.
Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C Face Serum
Face serum is a light product that contains a high concentration of active ingredients. It has the consistency of a liquid or gel. It is applied topically to the skin right after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Lip Gloss
Make your lip gloss, choose your color or mix colors to create a unique personal color. This lip gloss combines oils and butter, making it a super moisturizing lip product. This is a very easy recipe.
Cleansing Balm
We add a preservative to this balm for two reasons. The first reason is that we add glycerin (a water-based ingredient), and the second reason is that the balm most likely will contact water.
Dandelion Glycolic Face Wash
In this post, we will use the dandelion infusion to be our water-based main ingredient in this face wash. The glycolic face wash is excellent for exfoliating dead skin cells and can help fade hyperpigmentation.
Lip Balm (With Infused Oil)
This lip balm has a beautiful pinky color. It's a combination of infused oil and mica powder. The lip balm has a very light tint, nothing too strong or notable.
Easy Vegan Lips and Cheeks Tint
This is a super easy, vegan recipe for lips and cheeks tint. Although there are only four ingredients, this lips and cheeks tint will give you great color and will not dry your skin. It is odorless.
Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm
Dry lips, especially during dry seasons, can be sore and flaky. This recipe is for a moisturizing lip balm that you can apply to your lips a few times a day to hydrate them and protect them from harsh weather.
Ingredients and Tools to Start Making Your Cosmetics
You decided to make some of your cosmetics products at home, what’s next? Which ingredients should you buy to begin creating your products? This post will give you a general guide to help you decide what to buy.
Waxes in Cosmetics
This post will go over some of the most used waxes, the difference between them, and some information to help you decide which one to use in your cosmetics. In cosmetics, waxes are ubiquitous ingredients.
Infusing Oils (no heating)
In this post I’ll explain to you step by step how to make your own oil infusion, oil infusion can be used for many cosmetics products, such as shampoo bars, conditioners, creams, lotions, shower gels, exfoliating products, etc.
Skincare pH Explained: Target Ranges by Product (Cleanser, Serum, Cream, Soap)
Skin sits at pH 4.5-5.5. This guide gives target pH ranges for every product type — cleansers, serums, creams, soaps — plus exactly how to lower or raise pH safely with citric or lactic acid.
Face Scrub
This face scrub is creamy and cleansing, you can use it 2-3 times a week. It is a combination of cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing ingredients.
Face Cleanser for Oily Skin
A great face cleanser that is gentle to the skin yet will clean your face thoroughly.
Pink Tinted Lip Balm
A lip balm is one of the easiest things you can make for yourself, it does not require preservatives since it's an oil base product, you can choose your favorite oils and butters to create your own balm, and of course you can add colors and…
AHA Jelly Face Mask
This is an easy AHA face mask, Alpha hydroxy acid helps to peel out outlayer skin which helps to smooth the skin and reduce pigmentation. I added the strawberry powder extract to enhance the effect.
Camomile Face Cream
This camomile face cream is super easy and simple, making it great for beginners and those who don't have an entire cosmetic inventory. In this face cream, I only used emulsifying wax to combine oils and water ingredients.
Miceller Face Cleanser
This is a simple micellar face cleanser/makeup remover. I formulated this simple yet effective miceller for my teen daughter, who needs something gentle and not too harsh for her sensitive skin.