Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Wash and dry an empty lidded lip gloss pot or eye shadow container.
2

Scoop 1/2 tablespoon of petroleum jelly into a plastic zippered bag.
3

Scrape off a small amount of lipstick, cream blush or mineral eye shadow in the color of your choice and put it in the bag with the petroleum jelly. Start with a small amount to see if the color is the right shade. You can always add more later.
4

Close the plastic zippered bag while letting out the air.
5

Squeeze and squish the outside of the bag to mix the petroleum jelly with the colored cosmetic. Press gently but thoroughly to blend the color into the petroleum jelly completely.
6

Unzip the bag when the mixture looks smooth and the color is even. Dip in the scooping stick or the tip of the spatula and remove a small amount of the colored petroleum jelly. Slick it on your lips to determine if you have achieved the appropriate shade.
7

Add more lipstick, blush or shadow if you want to go darker. Close the bag and knead it as you did before.
8

Cut a small hole in the corner of the plastic bag with scissors. Squeeze the lip gloss into the prepared container.