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Close up of large makeup brush dipped in homemade bronzer in a glass jelly jar on a wood table
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DIY Natural Bronzer

Learn how to make a natural bronzer powder in this easy DIY makeup recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: DIY Beauty
Cuisine: Makeup
Servings: 1 Jar
Author: Chrystal Johnson

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Half pint mason jar
  • Large makeup brush

Ingredients

  • Cornstarch
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Ground turmeric optional

Instructions

  • Start with a tablespoon of cornstarch and slowly add cocoa powder until the shade will embellish your skin tone, then stir to mix well.
    Cornstarch, cocoa powder and cinnamon for making bronzer.
  • Make sure lumps are broken up and it's mixed evenly. Test on a clean face or the back of your hand, then adjust until you get a shade that adds a nice golden glow to your skin.
    Blue bowl with cocoa powder and cornstarch in it that is being mixed with a silver spoon to make bronzer powder.
  • You can also add a bit of turmeric powder a little at a time until you get the right hue. Store in a jar once you're happy with the shade
    Close up of DIY bronzer on large makeup brush with jar of more bronzer in background on wood table.