How to Make Scented Shimmer Cream
Gather your ingredients., Lay down a tissue or napkin because you will be making a LOT of mess! , Scoop or squirt lotion into your pot so it fills it up halfway., Add about 1/2 teaspoon of shimmer dust or cosmetic glitter., Use your spoon or spatula...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
You will need a small container/pot/bottle to put your shimmer cream in; a small spatula or spoon; a thick, white, unscented lotion; cosmetic-grade glitter or a sparkly pigment, (DON'T use craft glitter or anything chunky!); and some essential oil or your favourite perfume.
You also might want to keep some napkins or tissues nearby. -
Step 2: Lay down a tissue or napkin because you will be making a LOT of mess!
, If you're using a bottle, make the mixture in a bowl and transfer it into your bottle with a funnel when you've finished. , You can find cosmetic glitter anywhere
- usually it comes in makeup kits for children. , Start by mixing in a swirling motion, and then fold the mixture over, like dough.
Keep mixing until all the sparkles have blended in. , If you're using a spray perfume, spray it about 3 or 4 times into your container. ,,, -
Step 3: Scoop or squirt lotion into your pot so it fills it up halfway.
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Step 4: Add about 1/2 teaspoon of shimmer dust or cosmetic glitter.
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Step 5: Use your spoon or spatula to stir the mixture.
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Step 6: add 1/4 teaspoon of essential oil or a liquid perfume.
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Step 7: Mix again with your spoon.
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Step 8: Put the lid on the container and you've finished!
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Step 9: Whenever you want your body to shimmer
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Step 10: or if you're going out somewhere
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Step 11: grab some of the cream with your finger and then blend it into your arms
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Step 12: your legs
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Step 13: your shoulders
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Step 14: or anywhere where you want to have a bright glow.
Detailed Guide
You will need a small container/pot/bottle to put your shimmer cream in; a small spatula or spoon; a thick, white, unscented lotion; cosmetic-grade glitter or a sparkly pigment, (DON'T use craft glitter or anything chunky!); and some essential oil or your favourite perfume.
You also might want to keep some napkins or tissues nearby.
, If you're using a bottle, make the mixture in a bowl and transfer it into your bottle with a funnel when you've finished. , You can find cosmetic glitter anywhere
- usually it comes in makeup kits for children. , Start by mixing in a swirling motion, and then fold the mixture over, like dough.
Keep mixing until all the sparkles have blended in. , If you're using a spray perfume, spray it about 3 or 4 times into your container. ,,,
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