A tinted lip balm is moisturizing and delivers a slight tint to the lips. Perfect for those of us who desire a look that's natural, but still flirty. Now check your makeup bag. See that one lipstick you never use, that's at the bottom on the bag? That one that's just the wrong color? That's what you're going to use. Pick any lipstick you have--I am using one that melted a little in my car. It's a very bright red, not a shade I normally wear. The shade that just didn't work will transform into something you'll love once you melt it. Now you'll need a lip balm. I chose cherry.
My choice for color and scent was influenced by the latest fragrances from Glade. I have the new Blooming Peony & Cherry™. I seriously have these all over my house. They smell so good! Think the scent of delicate peony and fresh pink roses meets the romance of cherry to flirt with your senses in the best way. I've been LOVING the wax melts and jar candles from Glade.
Now back to the tutorial! In a microwavable bowl, melt a little of your lipstick and then empty 1 tube of cherry lip balm in the microwave, as pictured above. While it's all melting, be sure to twist your lip balm tube back down to the bottom so you can add the mixture back in. Once melted, stir and pour back into the empty lip balm tube. I use a small funnel to help. Allow to cool. I pop mine into the freezer while I clean up. And that's it!
And that's it! Just add your favorite flowers, cherry tinted lip balm, and Blooming Peony & Cherry™ candle and you're ready for romance. Or maybe just for feeling flirty. ;)
Have a great weekend!
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so neat I love your DIYs.
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What a great idea! I had always wanted to try making a tinted lip balm but never thought about how to get it back in the tube. I don't know why I never thought of a funnel!
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Sequins & Sea Breezes
Why buy something when you can make your own and it adds the right amount of color that you want!!! So ready for spring and the flower and the sun!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous shade! I haven't bought a lip balm in so long but am really tempted to try this!
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This is such a great tutorial Elle! The weather here is crazy! I am sitting here watching the snow fall as I type and tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and in the mid 60's!!! Hope you have a great weekend!
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Peaches In A Pod
What a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteI love tinted balms. I have never thought to make my own. What a great idea! And so simple, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is genius!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Elle:) I have tons of these lipsticks I can make into a balm!
ReplyDeleteHow fun and easy! I love this idea! And I love tinted lip balm because I have such little pigment on my lips I always need a bit of color!
ReplyDeletelol same thing happened in charleston -- yesterday it was almost into the 80s and today its down to 40! love the pink tint balm. xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteI love those Glade Wax Melts as well - the Christmas scents are my favorite! Definitely attempting this beauty DIY - it looks so easy!!
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How easy is that! I love this DIY!
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Doused In Pink
So good that the weather was better! I also love Glade, by the way :) I love lip balms and with colors, and I have a friend who makes lip balms out of chocolate! and they are so god! I never tried to make makeup, but I may give it a try, athough I feel a bit too clumsy to do it! But it's a great tutorial and if I am not good on that, my friend will love it!
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I had no idea you could DIY something like this! Makes perfect sense, what a fun idea!!
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Quick and easy?! I like it! Def going to do this soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is really clever. I have to admit I thought it looked way too intricate but you broke it down really well. The smell of flirty flowers is a favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love that you include DIY while still reviewing over the counter options.. you're a well versed beauty guru!! <3 - www.domesticgeekgirl.com
ReplyDeleteI love that you include DIY while still reviewing over the counter options.. you're a well versed beauty guru!! <3 - www.domesticgeekgirl.com
ReplyDeletethis seems too easy! I will definitely have to try this because I've got tons of lipsticks I never wear! I'm definitely more of a chapstick kinda girl.
ReplyDeleteI love this DIY! Will definitely have to try it soon!
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I love DIY's n esp related to lips.. will give this a go :D
ReplyDeleteThis is so genius! I love a good DIY!
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Upbeat Soles
This is such a good idea!! I love the combination of color and moisturizing! We actually JUST bought the peony and cherry Glad plug ins yesterday at Costco and so far they smell really good :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou should start a youtube channel doing instructions for all of your DIY products. I think it would do really well!
ReplyDeleteWe just purchased the Peony Blooming Cherry scent for our Sense and spray and I cannot wait to use it! Sort of want to yank the old Cashmere woods out early. (; I love Glade products. We've been dedicated buyers for years and as apartment life would have it, having kitties and a baby can make scents a little interesting. Glade is the only brand that, to me, actually smells. Maybe my sniffer is broken, but I cannot smell Airwick, or Febreze at all!
ReplyDeleteBtw so need to try this. I just tossed a lipstick yesterday due to the heat of the car melting it. Which is funny because it's like 20 degrees here so how it melted is a totally mystery. Plus it may dwindle my Chapstick stockpile a bit. I may have gone crazy when they realized Pumpkin pie last fall and purchased 5 tubes. (;
Have an excellent weekend Elle! Much love and prayers for your family! xo
This diy is so amazing elle..I remember doing it myself 2 years back..the best part is you can add color as per your preference :D
ReplyDeleteWow, so simple! Nice recipe Elle! xoxo, Sissi www.beauty4free2u.com
ReplyDeleteI just see me burning myself... #knowyourself :) haha
ReplyDeleteWow, this is such a cool idea. ^^
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That is such a great idea! A little tint goes a long way. :)
ReplyDeleteYou know I love a simple DIY, so this is right up my alley. I have to give this a try. I hope it works great for sensitive skin (yes even my lips can be sensitive).
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Love this!! Such a perfect idea Elle. We're big fans of Fresh's tinted lip balms but we'll have to try this out for fun.
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This is a great diy! You chose a great color to turn into a balm.
ReplyDeleteI really love the pictures you got! This looks incredible!
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ meandmr.com
What a great way to use an old lipstick!
ReplyDeleteNow this is right up my alley! Thanks for the diy! I'm definitely pinning it to try out later!
ReplyDeleteI have so many different lip balms and lip sticks that I should definitely try this.
ReplyDeleteAlso, yes, Wednesday was LOVELY. But Dan and I are enjoying this weekend, too. We ran our errands in his Miata with the top down, and tomorrow we're going on a picnic!
I didn't know that Glade had wax melts. Dan and I bought one of those warmers a few months ago when our local (in Ohio) JoAnn's had a liquidation sale before moving locations. It's an owl and SO cute. I'll definitely have to see what sort of scents Glade has, although we have plenty for now.
Oh my gosh what an amazing idea to use the tube it came in! Would have never thought of that and have always stayed away from DIY lip things because I am too lazy to buy new containers haha
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I definitely have some lipsticks that I don't wear lying around, so I could totally make this!
ReplyDeletewow! such a neat idea! i really want to try this.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun project! I want to
ReplyDeletetry it. If I don't have a microwave, do you think I could put the bowl over boiling water to melt?
Love this! I never know what to do with leftoever lipstick!
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very informative and useful as well! thanks for sharing!
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OH WOW! You are such a talent! xo
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I love cherry scented things. And that balm looks amazing! Great DIY post!
ReplyDeleteSeems easy enough!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's back to Spring in Atlanta! I didn't like the cold spell.
Seems easy enough!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's back to Spring in Atlanta! I didn't like the cold spell.
Oh man this is a great tutorial!! I just have to try it!
ReplyDeletethat is a really nice idea to make use of clear lipbalm and unused lipstick(of that not so wearable color)..gonna try it this weekend :) love you for sharing this DIY...
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