5 Simple DIY Blush Recipes

A good blush can instantly brighten your complexion and give you that glowing vibe. But some of the ones lining store shelves are stuffed with ingredients that can irritate your skin, clog pores, or even trigger allergies.

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If you have sensitive skin or just want to try your hand at an easy DIY, you can whip up your very own blush at home with a handful of simple, easily available ingredients. Here are 5 simple DIY blush recipes using ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen:

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Natural Blush Powder

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A classic, flexible blush powder recipe that lets you choose from different natural colorants to match your skin tone.

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Ingredients

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• ¼ cup organic cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or rice powder
• ¼ teaspoon beetroot powder, annatto seed powder, or madder root powder (or combination)
• ⅛ teaspoon (or less) powdered activated charcoal (optional, to deepen tone)

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Recipe

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1. Add your base powder (cornstarch/arrowroot/rice) into a small mixing bowl.
2. Add a small amount of your chosen colorant (beetroot, annatto, madder root) into the base.
3. Mix thoroughly to break up any clumps and achieve a uniform blend.
4. Gradually add more of the colorant until you reach your desired shade.
5. Optionally, add a tiny bit of charcoal if you want to darken or tone down brightness.
6. Transfer the finished mixture into a jar with a tight lid and store it.
7. To apply: dip the brush lightly, tap off excess, and sweep onto cheeks (apples or hollows).

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Hibiscus + Cocoa Powder Blush

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A botanical blush using hibiscus for the tint, softened by cocoa for deeper tones.

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Ingredients

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• ½ teaspoon arrowroot powder
• ½ teaspoon cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon hibiscus powder

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Recipe

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1. Start by placing the arrowroot powder into a bowl as your base.
2. Add cocoa powder and hibiscus powder to the base.
3. Mix well, breaking up any lumps, until the powders are fully blended.
4. Test the color on your skin; add more hibiscus for pink, more cocoa for warmth.
5. Store in a small sealed container.
6. To use: dip a brush, tap off the excess, and sweep onto your cheeks.

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Rose Petal Powder Blush

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A soft, romantic blush made with fresh or dried roses and starch, which gives a delicate pink tint with a floral scent.

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Ingredients

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• Fresh or dried dark pink/red rose petals
• Cornstarch (or arrowroot as an alternative)

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Recipe

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1. Take rose petals and grind them finely using a mortar & pestle (or in a spice grinder) until they’re a fine powder.
2. In a bowl, mix the powdered rose petals with a small amount of cornstarch. Start with less starch than petals.
3. Continue adding cornstarch gradually until the mixture becomes a powdery blush consistency.
4. Since fresh petals can introduce moisture, dry the blush mixture in a low-heat oven: preheat to about 120 °F (50 °C), switch off the heat, then let the blush dry for ~2 hours to avoid browning.
5. Store the dry blush powder in a sealed jar. Use a blush brush to apply lightly to cheeks.

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Also read: The DIY Dry Shampoo Guide for Every Hair Type

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Peach Powder Blush

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A warm, soft peach-toned blush using fruit powder to tint a base.

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Ingredients

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• Arrowroot powder (base)
• Peach powder (freeze-dried and ground)
• Optional: other pigments like hibiscus, beetroot, and cocoa for tint tweaks

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Recipe

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1. In a small bowl, place the arrowroot powder as your base.
2. Add peach powder in small quantities, mixing thoroughly with the arrowroot.
3. Test the color on your skin; if it’s too pale, add more peach powder, or mix in a touch of hibiscus or beetroot for a deeper tone.
4. Once you reach your desired peach blush shade, blend well so there are no clumps.
5. Transfer into a small jar with a lid for storage. Use a soft brush to apply to your cheeks, building up gradually.

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Natural Cream Blush with Pink Sweet Potato

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A rich, creamy blush that blends skin-loving botanicals and natural pigments for a soft, buildable flush. Perfect for dry or normal skin types.

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Ingredients

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• 1 teaspoon shea butter
• ½ teaspoon beeswax pellets
• 1 tablespoon aloe gel
• ½ to 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (to warm the tone)
• ½ to 1 teaspoon pink sweet potato powder (for the blush tint)

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Recipe

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1. Set up a double boiler (a bowl over a pot of simmering water). Place the shea butter and beeswax pellets in the top bowl.
2. Gently heat and stir until both melt completely into a smooth liquid.
3. Add the aloe gel and whisk thoroughly to combine (remove from heat if needed) so the mixture becomes smooth.
4. Once off heat, gradually add the cocoa powder and pink sweet potato powder — a little at a time — stirring to incorporate and checking the color as you go.
5. When you achieve your desired tint, spoon or pour the mixture into a small sealed container (jar, tin). Let it cool and solidify fully before sealing.

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