Easy DIY Face Primer/Beauty Balm (BB) Cream

How to make your own Face Primer/BB Cream

Hello Bitty Luvs! Do you ever have extra foundation lying around that may be a little too light or too dark for your skin color? Perhaps you are like me and have bought some foundation at your local pharmacy store and it didn't quite match.  I was sitting around trying to find ways to "recycle" my unmatched foundations without having to throw them out.  I don't have the receipt so I couldn't return it or exchange them.  I thought, why not make my own tinted face primer/BB cream?  Just read below to see the ingredients. You can find most of these items at your local pharmacy store.

What you will need:

• foundation (liquid or powder, whatever you have)
• moisturizer cream (day or night, your preference)
• Aloe vera gel
• small bowl/preferably a small container with a lid
• witch hazel (if you want a matte finish)
• Vitamin E oil

In a small bowl or container, add a tablespoon of your moisturizer cream, a tablespoon of aloe vera gel, and a tablespoon of your foundation.  Mix. Next, add a  1/2 a teaspoon of witch hazel and Vitamin E oil.  The witch hazel will mattefy the primer/bb cream and the Vitamin E oil will help the product last longer. Mix the witch hazel and Vitamin E oil together. 

Once mixed together, it is ready to use! You can use this primer/bb cream to prep your face before applying your regular makeup.

Bonus! DIY Setting Spray

You can also make your own setting spray. The rose water and glycerin were found at my local grocery store in their organic isle.  You can also check out your local Whole Foods store if you have one near.

You will need the following:

• Rose water- 1/2 cup
• Vegetable Glycerin- 2 teaspoons
• Witch Hazel- 1 teaspoon
• Tea Tree Oil- 3-5 drops
• Spray bottle/atomizer
• small bowl

Mix the rose water, vegetable glycerin, witch hazel, and tea tree oil in a small bowl.  Stir and pour into your spray bottle.  You can use this to set your makeup and it will keep your skin hydrated and moisturized throughout the day.  It's a great way to freshen up. 

I hope you all found this DIY helpful.  Sometimes, you can really find great ways to save and prevent yourself from wasting your beauty products. These are a great alternative to spending $30+ on face primers and setting sprays.  They also make great personalized gifts to give your friends or family members.  Just find some cute containers from your local craft store and personalize them.  If you have any DIY ideas that you would like to share, please feel free to comment.  Thanks!