Face
Cleansers, serums, moisturizers, masks, and exfoliants — formulated for home crafters with full ingredient ratios and step-by-step photos.
60 recipes
Gentle Micropeeling Foaming Cleanser
A gentle water-based foaming cleanser with lactic and succinic acid for mild daily exfoliation. Full formula, alternatives, method, and pH guide.
How to Test and Adjust pH in Skincare
Skin sits at pH 4.5-5.5. Target pH ranges for cleansers, serums, creams and soaps — plus how to lower or raise pH safely with citric or lactic acid.
Vitamin C Serum (With Ascorbyl Glucoside)
A stable vitamin C face serum with ascorbyl glucoside — gentle, brightening, long shelf life. Full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Ceramide Face Cream (Hydrating & Barrier-Strengthening)
A hydrating ceramide face cream that strengthens the skin barrier. Safe in pregnancy, great for dry or mature skin — full recipe with exact percentages.
Surfactants In Cosmetics
A friendly guide to surfactants in cosmetics — solid, liquid, anionic and amphoteric types. Where to use each, with INCI names and pH targets.
Eyebrows Fixing Gel
A transparent eyebrow fixing gel with long-lasting hold and a nourishing base. Works with all brow colors — full recipe with exact percentages.
Retinol Face Moisturizer
A retinol face moisturizer with safe percentages for at-home formulation. Anti-aging, gentle delivery — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Creamy Highlighter Bronzer
Make a creamy highlighter-bronzer at home with squalane and mica. Smooth, hydrating, luminous finish — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Chamomile Cleansing Balm
A chamomile cleansing balm that melts off makeup and sunscreen. Soothing, non-stripping, with infused chamomile oil — full recipe with exact percentages.
9.5% Glycolic Acid Serum
A 9.5% glycolic acid serum at home — smooths texture, fades dark spots. Full recipe with exact percentages, pH target and step-by-step instructions.
Niacinamide Face Toner
A niacinamide face toner that hydrates and balances pH after cleansing. Full recipe with exact percentages, INCI names and step-by-step instructions.
Lip Butter Treatment for Dry Lips
A rich lip butter treatment for dry lips with mango butter, avocado and apricot oil. Overnight mask-worthy — full recipe with exact percentages and method.
Makeup Remover Bi Phase
A bi-phase makeup remover that breaks down waterproof makeup gently. Oil + water layers — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Glucoside Face Cleanser
A gentle glucoside face cleanser inspired by minimalist formulas. Plant-derived surfactants for all skin types — full recipe with exact percentages.
Salicylic Acid Skincare at Home: Safe Use + 2 Recipes (Toner & Serum)
Salicylic acid is the gold-standard BHA for clogged pores and oily skin. Safe home percentages (0.5-2%), pH 3-4 targets and two working recipes inside.
Solid Cleanser Scrub
A solid body and face scrub-cleanser bar — travel-friendly, double-duty. Full recipe with exact percentages, INCI names and step-by-step photos.
Kojic Acid Face Mask
A 1% kojic acid face mask for pigmentation and dark spots. Safe percentages, gentle delivery — full recipe with exact grams, pH target and step-by-step.
Ultra Facial Cream With Squalane
An ultra facial cream with squalane inspired by a popular hydrating moisturizer. Lightweight, 24-hour hydration — full recipe with exact percentages.
Niacinamide Face Serum
A 5% niacinamide face serum inspired by minimalist formulas. Hydrating, brightening — full recipe with exact percentages, INCI names and step-by-step.
Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser (Inspired By Clinique)
A rinse-off foaming face cleanser inspired by a popular dupe — mild surfactants, no stripping. Full recipe with exact percentages and pH target.
Retainer Cleaning Tablets
Make your own retainer cleaning tablets with safe, natural ingredients. Effervescent fizz, light scent — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step.
Foaming Body And Face Cleanser
A foaming body and face cleanser made in one beaker, no heating. Mild surfactants for all skin types — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Glycolic Acid Foaming Cleanser
A glycolic acid foaming cleanser for oily and acne-prone skin. Gentle AHA exfoliation, mild surfactants — full recipe with exact percentages and pH targets.
Unscented Face Cream
An unscented face cream for sensitive or combo skin — medium texture, balanced hydration. Full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Creamy Solid Body And Face Cleanser
A creamy solid body and face cleanser — gentle, silky, non-soap. Travel-friendly syndet bar with full recipe, exact percentages and step-by-step.
Face Creamy Exfoliate Cleanser
A creamy face exfoliating cleanser with gentle physical exfoliants. Suitable for most skin types — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Face Cleanser Base With Endless Ways To Personalize
A creamy face cleanser base you can customize endlessly — swap phase D for your actives or botanicals. Full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Oats Body And Face Soap
Cold-process oats soap for body and face — gentle, soothing, ideal for sensitive skin. Full lye math, exact grams and step-by-step instructions.
Summer Lip Balm Coconut Oil-Free
A coconut-free summer lip balm that won't melt in heat. Carnauba and butters for stay-put hold — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step.
All Purpose Cream
A simple all-purpose cream you can use on face, body and hands. Light, fast-absorbing, travel-friendly — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Cheeks And Lips Tint
Make a creamy vegan cheeks and lips tint with a multi-wax blend for silky texture. Customizable color — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
'Take The Day Off' By Clinique Dupe Cleansing Balm
A cleansing balm inspired by a popular makeup-melting dupe — solid-to-oil transformation. Full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Oil Free Face Cream
An oil-free face cream for oily and acne-prone skin with coco caprylate. Light, silky — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
How to Make a Basic Lotion / Cream
A friendly guide to making your first lotion or cream at home. Phases, emulsifiers, ratios and a beginner-friendly recipe with exact percentages.
Vitamin C Hibiscus Foam Cleanser
A vitamin C and hibiscus foam face cleanser with natural AHAs. Brightening, antioxidant-rich — full recipe with exact percentages and pH target.
Turmeric Brightening Face Mask
A turmeric jelly brightening face mask with AHAs for even tone. Anti-pigmentation, soothing — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Eyelashes And Eyebrows Serum
An eyelash and eyebrow serum with amaranth seed extract and peptides to support growth and shine — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Face Exfoliant Cleanser
A silky face exfoliant cleanser made with alkanet-infused oil — water-free, perfect for cold weather. Full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Blueberry Glycerin Extract
Make a blueberry glycerite extract at home — a natural way to add color and actives to skincare. Step-by-step method, ratios and shelf-life notes.
Emulsified Lip Scrub
An emulsified lip scrub with sugar, butters and stearic acid for dry lips. Creamy, smoothing — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Facial Foam Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
A gentle facial foam cleanser for sensitive skin with mild glucoside surfactants. Lifts dirt without stripping — full recipe with exact percentages and pH.
Turmeric Face Wash with Polysorbate 80
A gentle turmeric face wash with polysorbate 80 and mild surfactants. Brightening, non-stripping — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Turmeric Face Wash with Lysolecithin
A creamy turmeric face wash with lysolecithin — cold-process emulsifier, no heating. Brightening — full recipe with exact percentages and step-by-step.
Light Face Cream With Niacinamide
A light face cream with niacinamide for oily and combo skin. Fast-absorbing, non-greasy — full recipe with exact percentages, INCI names and step-by-step.
Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C Face Serum
A hyaluronic acid and vitamin C face serum for hydration and glow. Stable formulation, full recipe with exact percentages, pH target and step-by-step.
Lip Gloss
Make a moisturizing custom-color lip gloss in one beaker — beeswax, oils and butter. Full recipe with exact grams, color blending tips and step-by-step.
Cleansing Balm
A classic cleansing balm that melts off makeup and sunscreen. Oil-rich, non-stripping, rinses clean — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step.
Dandelion Glycolic Face Wash
A dandelion glycolic acid face wash that exfoliates and brightens. 3% AHA, pregnancy-safe percentages — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step.
Lip Balm (With Infused Oil)
A naturally pink lip balm with madder-root-infused oil and a touch of mica. Glossy, moisturizing — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step.
Easy Vegan Lips and Cheeks Tint
Make a 4-ingredient vegan lips and cheeks tint with candelilla wax and mica. Buildable color — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step.
Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm
A natural moisturizing lip balm with butters, carrier oils and beeswax. Easy vegan swap with candelilla — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step.
Ingredients and Tools to Start Making Your Cosmetics
The starter ingredients and tools you actually need to begin making cosmetics at home. A clear, no-fluff shopping list for absolute beginners.
Waxes in Cosmetics
A friendly guide to waxes in cosmetics — beeswax, candelilla, carnauba and berry wax. Melting points, swaps and what each one does in a formula.
Infusing Oils (no heating)
A step-by-step guide to infusing oils with herbs, powders and botanicals — no heating needed. Ratios, timelines, storage and ideas for what to infuse.
Face Scrub
A creamy face scrub with jojoba, shea, salicylic acid and walnut powder. Cleanses, exfoliates, moisturizes — full recipe with exact grams and phases.
Face Cleanser for Oily Skin
A gentle face cleanser for oily skin with salicylic acid and glucoside surfactants. Non-stripping — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step.
Pink Tinted Lip Balm
Make a pink-tinted lip balm with a red-oxide and silver-mica blend — no preservative needed. Easy beginner recipe with exact grams and step-by-step photos.
AHA Jelly Face Mask
Make a gentle AHA jelly face mask at home with 3% fruit acid and strawberry extract. Smooths texture and fades pigmentation — full recipe with exact grams.
Camomile Face Cream
A beginner-friendly chamomile face cream with just one emulsifier. Calming, gentle, easy — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step instructions.
Miceller Face Cleanser
A simple micellar face cleanser with chamomile hydrosol and aloe vera. Gentle for sensitive skin — full recipe with exact grams and step-by-step.