Smooth Finish DIY Foundation Recipe
A simple, cream-based DIY foundation that functions as a tinted face cream. This light-coverage recipe is designed to gently even skin tone while still looking and feeling like skin.
1.5 oz Carrier oil of choice 1 oz Shea butter 0.5 oz Cocoa butter 0.5 oz Beeswax ⅙ teaspoon Vitamin E oil 0.5 oz Zinc oxide - non-nano, cosmetic grade Cacao powder - see instructions & notes Using a double boiler, gently melt the carrier oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, and beeswax until fully liquefied.
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Whisk in vitamin E oil.
Slowly incorporate zinc oxide and cacao powder, whisking thoroughly to avoid clumps.
Adjust color gradually, testing a small amount on the jawline as you go.
Pour into a clean jar and allow to set completely before use.
Adjusting the Shade
This foundation is intentionally customizable.
Too light? Add a small amount of cacao powder.
Too dark? Rebalance with the base zinc.
Make adjustments slowly. A very small amount of cacao goes a long way.