How to Make Green Lipstick at Home

Green is an unexpected lip color that can add an edgy, avant-garde pop to your makeup looks. While green lipstick can be purchased pre-made, it’s also fun and simple to whip up your own custom green lippies at home using easy-to-find ingredients. Read on to learn how to make green lipstick from scratch with options for different finishes.

DIY Matte Green Lipstick

For a bold matte green pout:

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
• 1 tablespoon cacao butter
• 1 tablespoon shea butter
• 1 teaspoon avocado, coconut or olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons green chroma or mineral makeup pigment

Instructions:

1. Using a double boiler or small pan over simmering water, melt beeswax, cacao butter, and shea butter until liquified.
2. Remove from heat and quickly whisk in oil until combined.
3. Add in green pigment a little at a time until the desired shade is reached. Mix thoroughly.
4. Pour or spoon the mixture into a lipstick tube, mold, or small jar/tin.
5. Allow to fully cool and harden at room temperature overnight.
6. Once solidified, apply to lips using a lip brush or directly from the tube.

Experiment with different green pigments like chroma green, chromium oxide green, or emerald mica powder.

Creamy Green Lipstick Recipe

For extra moisture, use this recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon mango butter
• 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2-3 tablespoons green eye shadow, loose pigment, or powdered shadow

Instructions:

1. In a double boiler, melt coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax until liquified.
2. Remove from heat, stir in honey. Mix until uniform.
3. Slowly mix in green eye shadow pigment with a whisk until the desired color emerges.
4. Pour into containers to set. Let harden at room temperature overnight before use.

The natural humectants help this lipstick stay dewy instead of drying.

Shimmery Green Lip Gloss

For pretty shine, whip up this sparkly gloss:

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil
• 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon green mica powder
• 1/2 teaspoon green glitter or shimmer powder

Instructions:

1. In a small pan over low heat, melt together oil and beeswax. Remove from heat.
2. Quickly whisk in honey/agave and mica powder.
3. Add glitter or shimmer powder slowly, mixing continuously, until fully incorporated.
4. Use a spoon to quickly fill lip gloss tubes or jars before the mixture sets. Allow to cool completely before use.

The gloss will set firm but retain a creamy, shimmery texture.

Tips for Perfect Green Lips

• Exfoliate and moisturize lips first so color glides on smoothly.
• Use a lip brush for crisp lines or an applicator wand for full coverage.
• Apply lip balm or clear gloss on top to amp up shine and moisture.
• Blot and reapply coats for truer color and lasting wear.
• Line lips first with a green liner to prevent feathering.
• Powder perimeters of lips so color stays put.

With the right tools and techniques, you can rock a perfect custom green pout!

How to Make Green Lipstick (FAQs)

What ingredients make green lipstick?
Answer: Green mineral or oxide pigments, chroma powders, eye shadows, and loose pigments can all provide a buildable green color for homemade lipstick.

Does green lipstick suit every skin tone?
Answer: While bolder on paler complexions, green lipstick can complement a wide range of skin tones, especially when blended with nudes and browns. Find a green that flatters you.

Does green lipstick stain lips?
Answer:  It shouldn’t stain if using safe cosmetic-grade ingredients. But oils like coconut and olive oil may temporarily tint lips until removed. Always do a patch test first.

Can you add flavor/scent to homemade lipstick?
Answer:  Yes, a few drops of mint, vanilla, or other food-grade flavors or essential oils can be added to a scented lipstick. Just avoid irritating oils.

How long does homemade lipstick last?
Answer:  DIY lipstick lasts 6-12 months when stored properly in a cool dark place. Keeping it in the fridge can prolong homemade lipstick’s shelf life.

How to Make Green Lipstick (Conclusion)

With some simple ingredients and easy steps, you can become your own green lipstick maker. Let your creativity run wild concocting the perfect rich matte, shimmery gloss, or moisturizing creamy green lippies. Whether sleek and sophisticated or edgy and metallic, homemade options let you customize the ideal green lip to suit your personal style.

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How to Make Green Lipstick Sources:

• Allure
• The Spruce Raft
• Byrdie
• Youtube
• The Pairie Homestead