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...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 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.
  2. 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. ,,,
  3. Step 3: Scoop or squirt lotion into your pot so it fills it up halfway.

  4. Step 4: Add about 1/2 teaspoon of shimmer dust or cosmetic glitter.

  5. Step 5: Use your spoon or spatula to stir the mixture.

  6. Step 6: add 1/4 teaspoon of essential oil or a liquid perfume.

  7. Step 7: Mix again with your spoon.

  8. Step 8: Put the lid on the container and you've finished!

  9. Step 9: Whenever you want your body to shimmer

  10. Step 10: or if you're going out somewhere

  11. Step 11: grab some of the cream with your finger and then blend it into your arms

  12. Step 12: your legs

  13. Step 13: your shoulders

  14. 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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