Eye Liner Formulation (Recipe)

Summary:

This simple recipe makes a brush-on black eye liner that stays on well and can be adapted to your shade preferences.

Ingredients:

Powdered Ingredients:

2 Parts Arrowroot Powder

1 Part Black Iron Oxide

1 Part Magnesium Stearate

Lipids and Waxes:

8 Parts Jojoba

1 Part Beeswax

1 Part Carnauba Wax

1 Part Stearic Acid

Below are the specific quantities to make enough product to fit into a 1/2 ounce plastic jar:

Powdered Ingredients:

1 tsp. Arrowroot Powder

1/2 tsp. Black Iron Oxide

1/2 tsp. Magnesium Stearate

Lipids and Waxes:

4 tsp. Jojoba

1/2 tsp. Beeswax

1/2 tsp. Carnauba Wax

1/2 tsp. Stearic Acid

Instructions:

Heat water to boiling in the bottom pot of a double boiler.

Place the Jojoba, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax and Stearic Acid into the the top insert of the double boiler, and allow to melt. Stir frequently.

While the lipid/wax mixture is heating, combine the powdered ingredients in a separate bowl and have them waiting.

When the lipid/wax mixture is thoroughly melted, quickly pour it into a glass measuring cup or other heatproof glass container.

Quickly add the powdered ingredients and stir well.

Immediately spoon the eyeliner into a jar.

Allow to thoroughly cool.

Notes: Measurements are taken in level not heaping teaspoons. You will need a very narrow and thin brush for this eye liner. You may wish to adjust the amount of oil or wax in this recipe to fine-tune the level of coverage that you get with your brush and application style. For a slightly thinner liner that spreads on easier, add a few extra drops of vegetable oil. For a firmer eye liner, use less oil or try adding a little more beeswax.

Packaging Suggestions: Package in a 1/2 ounce plastic clear or opaque jar.

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