How To: Lip and Eye Pencil Base

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pyariwaseema said…
We need to put this i the refrigerator only if we make the base to be used later right ?

But if we plan to make it in small batches can we avoid storing it in the refrigerator ?
LisaLise said…
Hi Pyariwaseema - yes - I store it in the refrigerator until use. It is recommended to store cool in general. You can also make very small batches for immediate use as well.
María said…
Amazing! I struggle a lot with pencils, but omg, you're a genius!
LisaLise said…
Hi María - Aww thanks - I hope you find this useful :)
CC Mirabella said…
Can't wait to try this... Thank you! I've had a trying time with pencils myself & reformulated repeatedly some of which I've yet to even attempt , I'll be doing this one :)
Thanks again
Tracey
LisaLise said…
HI CC Mirabelle - I hope you find it as useful and multifunctional as I do! I'd love a comment on how it turns out for you :)
Abygale said…
I just love your tips & recipes!!! Your posts have helped me alot! Making lip & eye pencils is new for me; using your base formula, how do I figure in how much pigment to use without "over wasting" ingredients. I just hate to be wasteful! I'm not sure of the %age in pigment. Can you help me out a bit with pigment figuring? I'm slightly stumped on that.

Thanks much, & keep up the good work!
-Aby :)


LisaLise said…
Hi Abygale - thanks for your kind words! As for adding pigment, it is really up to your preference as to coverage etc etc. Also, oxides are more opaque and stronger in color than micas, so you have to just add a bit at a time until you have the desired effect. Tip: Mix the pigments together FIRST so you know which color you want. Then add your mixture bit by bit. Best of luck with it
Anonymous said…
Thanx Lise for the tip!
-Abygale :)
Abygale said…
Hi Lisa!
I was wondering, is there a substitution one could use for "cetearyl alcohol?" I don't have that, only cetyl alcohol.
LisaLise said…
Hi Abygale - That might work actually - give it a go and do feel free to drop a comment on how it turns out :)
JustineA said…
I used cetyl alcohol instead of cetearyl alcohol and the result is still great :)
LisaLise said…
HI Justine - Awesome! Thanks for sharing :)