Like my lipgloss? I call it, 'The Alexandra'- it's one of my favourite colours and it's the perfect shade for me. How did I get such a fabulous and unique tinted balm? I DIY'd it of course!

Earlier this week we tested using old eyeshadows and pigments to create a one-of-a-kind nail polish, and now I'm going to show you how to easily create a tinted balm. It's another great way to reuse old makeup and to get a DIY fix in a hurry. 
 
What you'll need: 


Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or glycerine 
Eyeshadow 
Essential Oil 
Mixing tools 

Before you start:


Have your petroleum jelly ready and set aside in small bowl, if you are using glycerine, this will create a much more liquid consistency, better if you want to create a gloss instead of a balm. 



Step 1: If you are using a pressed eyeshadow, crush it finely (ignore this step if you're using a loose pigment).

Step 2: Add crushed eyeshadow to the jelly and mix well. 



Step 3: Add an essential oil to your mixture for scent, I am using my peppermint essential oil from the DIY lip scrub.



Step 4: Transfer to a small container and enjoy!



What do you guys think of my new lip balm?



I'm pretty happy with my results. The colour I am wearing now is a mixture of my magenta and purple-red colour. Because I used eyeshadows with glitter in them, my lips have an extra sheen which I am really loving. 

What do you think of this? Would you try it out?