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7 Common Questions about How to Make Your Own Bath Bombs Answered by The Makeup Dummy - a Natural Beauty Blog

Your Bath Bomb Questions Answered

in Bath Bombs DIY Beauty on 16 February 2019 16 February 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Finally, your bath bomb questions have been answered. I’ve gathered all the questions I have received over the years about making your own bath bombs. Trust me, there have been many. And I seem to…

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A list of 7 Vegan and Cruelty-free makeup brands you can easily find online from iHerb for cheap prices #ad #crueltyfree #veganmakeup #veganbeauty

7 Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands You Can Buy Online

in DIY Beauty on 11 January 2019 12 January 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Do you believe it’s a mission impossible to find good quality Vegan Makeup Products? Here’s a list of 7 effective Brands that are Vegan and Certified Cruelty-Free. All of the products below can easily be…

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Top tips to live plastic free in 2019 #plasticfreelife #plasticfreeliving #zerowaste

Easy Ways to Start a Plastic Free Life

in DIY Life on 2 January 2019 31 January 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Do you want to start 2019 off right and reduce your plastic footprint? Here are a few easy tips to choose plastic free alternatives you can incorporate into your everyday life. Everything seems to be…

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Essential Oils are great in a diffuser, but keep it safe for your furry friends! This is the ultimate guide to using essential oils around pets from The Makeup Dummy #essentialoils

Beginners’ Guide To Using Essential Oils Around Pets

in DIY Beauty on 26 December 2018 30 December 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

This guest post is written by Ashley for madewithoils.com. We love our pets. We consider them a member of the family, and we go to great lengths to keep them healthy and happy. Sometimes we…

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How to make or sew a cute snowman inspired drawstring bag with recycled materials. DIY tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

Drawstring Bag Gift Wrapping (Upcycle DIY)

in Crafts&Things on 19 December 2018 20 December 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

A little bit different than what you might expect to find here, but I’ve really been vibe-ing with this eco-friendly trend lately. I’ve always loved to DIY, and being mindful of recycling (and upcycling) is a…

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Such a creative and fun idea! This homemade packaging is so beautiful and original! How To make your own DIY creative fabric gift wrapping with stamps for Christmas or the Holidays! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

Eco friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas for Christmas

in Crafts&Things on 13 December 2018 20 December 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

So you’ve spotted the perfect Christmas gift. Or maybe you’ve carefully made a handmade gift from scratch (Check out my Homemade Holiday Gift Guide here for inspiration). No one says your packaging can’t look just…

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DIY Glitter Face Mask with Biodegradable Glitter from Eco Glitter Fun! DIY tutorial by The Makeup Dummy #diybeauty #giftidea #holidaygiftideas

DIY Glitter Face Mask with Eco Glitter

in Crafts&Things DIY Beauty on 28 November 2018 28 November 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Take your DIY face masks to the next level! With just the right amount of eco glitter you can turn a functional but plain face mask into a fun selfie proof party mask. Just in…

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Bath Bomb Kit in a Jar DIY tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Gift: Bath Bomb Kit in a Jar

in Bath Bombs DIY Beauty on 17 November 2018 18 November 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Stuck for Holiday Gift Ideas? Give your friends and family the gift of making their own Bath Bombs this year! This Bath Bomb Kit in a Jar is a creative gift for those you know…

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A list full of fun DIY Gift Ideas for Vegans! It's not always easy to find good quality bath and body products that are made without animal products, like beeswax or honey. This list gives you lots of inspiration to make your own cruelty free and vegan beauty products! #crueltyfreecosmetics #veganbeauty #toxicfreecosmetics #chemicalfreecosmetics #diybathbombs #diygiftideas #diybathproducts #makeyourowncosmetics #diybeautyhacks #holidayideas #christmasgiftideas #homemade #handmade #veganrecipes #plasticfree #zerowaste

21 DIY Bath Gift Ideas for Vegans

in DIY Beauty on 7 November 2018 18 November 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

The beginning of November is globally considered as the official start of the Holiday season (I on the the other hand have been excited about the Holidays since August 😁 ) And if you ask…

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How To Make your own vegan beauty products like this pretty shiny DIY vegan lip gloss! This easy to follow step by step recipe shows you how to make a vegan alternative for regular drugstore and high end brand non vegan beauty items. Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy #diybeauty #veganbeauty #veganlifestyle #diygiftideas #crueltyfreecosmetics #chemicalfreecosmetics #zerowaste #homemadebeautyproducts

DIY Vegan Lip Gloss Recipe

in DIY Beauty on 30 October 2018 2 November 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Living a vegan lifestyle has become more and more popular over the last couple of years and if you follow me on Instagram (Check out @healthy.happy.ina if you haven’t already. I spend a lot of…

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This is the PERFECT HALLOWEEN CRAFT IDEA for kids or adults! These Halloween Soaps are creepy and cute at the same time. Follow this easy step by step to tutorial to make your own Halloween Soaps inspired by Monster Eyeballs! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Eyeball Halloween Soaps

in DIY Beauty on 24 October 2018 2 November 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Sure, Halloween is all about the costumes and the candy. But there are plenty of excuses (if you need any) you can pick from to make these Monster Eyeball Halloween Soaps! Place them in strategic…

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PERFECT HALLOWEEN CRAFT IDEA! This is creepy and cute at the same time. Follow this easy step by step to tutorial to make your own Halloween inspired Eyeball Bath Bombs and watch the video to see them bubble and fizz! #diybathbombs

DIY Eyeball Bath Bombs for Halloween

in Bath Bombs DIY Beauty on 10 October 2018 2 November 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Trick or treat? These eyeball bath bombs make a great candy alternative and a real treat for kids AND grown ups! They are obviously inspired by some of your store bought bath bomb favorites like…

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12 Best Fall Scents for Bath Bombs Photo by Kelly Sikkema found on Unsplash

12 Best Fall Scents for Bath Bombs

in DIY Beauty on 26 September 2018 1 October 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

The best thing about making your own bath bombs? You can give them whatever scent you want. There’s a scent for every mood and every feeling. And if there’s one season that gives us all…

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How to Make Slime with Bubble Bath and other easy, common household ingredients. Follow this easy step by step DIY tutorial for homemade slime!

DIY SLIME with Bubble Bath (NO GLUE recipe)

in DIY Beauty on 4 September 2018 1 November 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

To say that I’m a little late to the DIY Slime party is quite the understatement. But here it is: my recipe for DIY Slime with Bubble Bath! This recipe is made without glue/borax/enter crazy…

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How to Make a Clay Face Mask for your skin type + 3 recipes

How to Make a Clay Face Mask for your skin type + 3 recipes

in DIY Beauty on 22 August 2018 27 August 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Even if you’re new to DIY beauty, you must have seen a Clay Face Mask pop up at least once in your Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram feed. A Clay face mask is a great way…

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Healthy Creamy Banana Kale Green Smoothie for Glowing Skin Recipe Tutorial

Creamy Banana Kale Green Smoothie for Glowing Skin

in DIY Beauty Food on 16 July 2018 16 July 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

You probably already know that eating dark, leafy greens is good for you. You know that they’re packed with nutrients and are great for getting vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Did you know, though, that these…

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THESE BATH BOMBS FIZZ AND FOAM!! How To Make Foaming Bath Bombs inspired by Lush! DIY copycat dupe tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

How To Make Bath Bombs Foam

in DIY Beauty on 6 July 2018 18 October 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

This recipe for how to make Bath Bombs foam is incredibly easy. Seriously, when you hear what the ‘magic’ ingredient is, you’ll probably face palm yourself. So here’s how this recipe came to exist:

DIY Color Block Soap Pops Melt and Pour Tutorial

DIY Color Block Melt and Pour Soap Pops

in Crafts&Things DIY Beauty on 20 June 2018 22 July 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

You might be tempted to take a bite out of these Red, White and Blue Pops, but I wouldn’t do that if I were you! These fun color block melt and pour soap pops are…

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DIY Non Greasy Unicorn Body Lotion Recipe

in DIY Beauty on 27 May 2018 11 February 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Make your own unicorn body lotion with a few simple, natural ingredients. Who doesn’t love unicorns?!?!?! Seriously, unicorns can do nothing wrong. They are magical. Beyond cute. And they only leave glitter and rainbows behind.

The 10 BEST Essential oils for skincare. Find out what the benefits are and what essential to use for which skin type or skin issue! Post from The Makeup Dummy #diybeauty #naturalbeauty

10 Best Essential Oils For Skincare

in DIY Beauty on 18 April 2018 17 July 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

This post about the benefits of essential oils for skincare is written by Trysh from Pure Path. I use essential oils a lot in my DIY beauty products, but my main motivation to choose one…

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How To make Bath Bombs WITHOUT citric acid. This easy recipe is made with cream of tartar. Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Bath bombs with cream of tartar + VIDEO tutorial

in DIY Beauty Featured on 29 March 2018 1 July 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Finally, the recipe you’ve all been waiting for. A DIY Bath Bomb tutorial WITHOUT CITRIC ACID. Follow this easy recipe to make your own DIY bath bombs with cream of tartar.

Great Easter Activity Idea for kids! DIY Plastic Easter Egg Bath Bomb tutorial. DIY Golden Egg Bath Bombs by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Golden Egg Bath Bombs

in DIY Beauty on 24 March 2018 28 March 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

A colorful Easter egg covered in a chunky coat of homemade golden “glitter”! That’s the best way I can describe these DIY Golden Egg Bath Bombs. This tutorial was inspired by the DIY Glitter Egg…

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Such a fun Spring Craft! DIY Tutorial for Easy Carrot Bubble Bars & a "Dirt" Coffee Body Scrub by The Makeup Dummy

DIY “Dirt” Body Scrub & easy Carrot Bubble Bars

in DIY Beauty on 14 March 2018 15 March 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Looking for some fun Spring decor? Some Mother’s day inspiration, a creative Birthday present or an easy teacher appreciation gift? How about an original Easter Craft activity? ? This fun spring inspired DIY tutorial has…

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This is so cute and very easy to make! How to make a DIY Hidden Rainbow Bath Bomb + a Review of the food grade liquid soap dye coloring kit from "How To Look PRETTY" Great gift or craft idea for Saint Patrick's Day! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy #diybeauty #diygifts #diybathbombs

DIY Hidden Rainbow Bath Bomb + review liquid soap dye

in DIY Beauty on 1 March 2018 6 March 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Where I live we don’t celebrate St Patrick’s Day that much, but I’ve always thought it was such a fun and colorful holiday! In honor of this Irish tradition, I’m sharing a DIY Hidden Rainbow…

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Fun, easy and cheap tutorial to make your own bubble bar bath bomb using liquid bubble bath and without SLS or SLSa powder. DIY by The Makeup Dummy

Easy DIY Bubble Bar Bath Bomb Recipe

in DIY Beauty on 14 February 2018 2 February 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Bath Bombs that Fizz AND foam??? Let me introduce you to the Bubble Bar Bath Bomb. Yep, it’s a thing. And they’re actually pretty easy to make! First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day beautiful people! …

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Easy Bubble Bath Bars DIY tutorial from The Makeup Dummy #diygifts #valentinesday

Easy Bubble Bars with only 2 ingredients

in DIY Beauty on 31 January 2018 3 February 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

The lenghty ingredient list. The unpronounceable ingredients. There have been many things that kept me from making my own bubble bars. Until I figured out this recipe. You only need 2 simple ingredients to make…

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Bubble Bath Salts without SLSa! Easy DIY Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

How to Make Bubble Bath Salts

in DIY Beauty on 24 January 2018 2 February 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Here it is, my second DIY tutorial for Valentine’s Day. And it’s an easy one. Seriously, these bubble bath salts require zero effort and can be made in under 5 minutes. You only need 2…

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Easy melt and pour rock Soap DIY Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy #soapmaking #diygift

DIY Melt and pour rock soap

in DIY Beauty on 17 January 2018 15 February 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

It’s official. This is my first Valentine’s Day DIY tutorial of 2018. And I’m loving this rock soap gift idea I made this weekend. I’m usually a tad late when it comes to posting a…

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My Winter DIY Beauty Routine

in DIY Beauty on 4 January 2018 9 January 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

If you had told me a few years ago that I would be in my kitchen preparing my DIY beauty routine for the next day, I would have probably laughed really hard. Out loud. Not…

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Whipped Body Butter DIY Recipes

in DIY Beauty on 27 December 2017 2 January 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Winter and my skin don’t get along. The cold, harsh winds make my skin look like parchment. And the layers of sweaters and blankets I use to protect myself from said cold winds make my…

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DIY Holiday Bath Bomb Ornaments HowTo Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy #diygifts #christmasgifts

DIY Bath Bomb Ornaments

in DIY Beauty on 16 December 2017 23 December 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Happy Holidays natural beauties! ? Now that your Christmas tree is looking sharp and all of your Holiday decorations are up, I have a quick tutorial to add the finishing touch to your Christmas decor….

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DIY Beauty tips about hair, makeup, nails and outfits for a fabulous office Christmas party - written by Olivia Gillmore on The Makeup Dummy blog

DIY Beauty tips for a fab office Christmas Party (guest post)

in DIY Life on 12 December 2017 13 December 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

The office Christmas party: a time for awkwardly casual conversations with co-workers, trying helplessly to avoid the snack table, and yes, ugly sweaters. You don’t have to be bland and boring just to convey composure…

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Vegan Lip Balm DIY Recipe

in DIY Beauty on 5 December 2017 18 December 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

This DIY vegan lip balm tutorial has been on my Blog Post To Do List for the longest time. I love using bees wax in my DIY Beauty recipes, like my hair wax pommade for…

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Happy DIY-mas! How To make all of your gifts yourself with the DIY Gift Guide from The Makeup Dummy

27 Holiday Gift Ideas for everyone

in Crafts&Things DIY Beauty on 15 November 2017 13 December 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Whether you’re looking for a last minute gift idea and all the stores are closed, or you’re like me and the Holidays simply equal DIY season, this list has got you covered. For those of…

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DIY Unicorn Jewellery Holder - Step by step tutorial with homemade clay recipe (easy and cheap gift idea) by The Makeup Dummy

Homemade Clay Recipe + DIY Unicorn Jewellery Holder

in Crafts&Things on 8 November 2017 8 November 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

A few months ago I shared a DIY tutorial for some cute pencil toppers. The best part of making that post was trying out a homemade clay recipe for the very first time.

Great Christmas Gift idea! These DIY Gingerbread House Bath Bombs are so easy to make and are a perfect stocking stuffer or secreat santa gift! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Gingerbread House Bath Bombs

in DIY Beauty on 1 November 2017 2 December 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Now that it’s officially November, I wanted to share a tutorial with you to get you in the Holiday mood. This craft is Christmas in a bath fizzy. I present: Gingerbread House Bath Bombs! Take…

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This is such a cute gift idea! How to make Hot cocoa bath bombs with frosting (no meringue powder!). Easy last minute Christmas Gift Idea! DIY Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Hot Cocoa Bath Bombs with Frosting

in DIY Beauty on 24 October 2017 1 October 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

These bath bombs with frosting smell like chocolate and vanilla heaven. But that’s not even the best part about this DIY. This recipe is made with common bath bomb (and kitchen) ingredients. Even the frosting…

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How to Prevent Allergic Reactions and Keep the Skin Safe and Healthy

How to Prevent Allergic Reactions and Keep the Skin Safe and Healthy (guest post)

in DIY Beauty on 18 October 2017 18 October 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

5 DIY Skincare Tips for Skin Health and Safety To keep the skin looking and feeling great, you need to be aware of certain facts and facets of skincare. In addition to that, you need…

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WOW these look amazing! How To make gemstone lotion massage bars tutorial | DIY by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Gemstone lotion massage bars

in DIY Beauty on 10 October 2017 25 October 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

I’ve been a bit obsessed with gemstones lately. Have you seen my Agate inspired Bath Salt Melts on the blog yet? Or perhaps you came for my Geode inspired Bath Bombs? Another crystal rock variety…

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How To make a DIY Honey Cinnamon Face Mask for clear acne free skin! Find the tutorial on The Makeup Dummy blog

How to Make a Honey Cinnamon Face Mask and 5 Benefits

in DIY Beauty on 3 October 2017 10 June 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

These two ingredients go as well together in a honey cinnamon face mask as they do when included in some delicious desserts. Mix the two of them together in order to create a simple and…

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A cheap and easy DIY LUSH dupe for Jello style Face Masks! How To make your own copycat Charcoal Jelly Face Mask. Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Charcoal Jelly Face Mask

in DIY Beauty on 27 September 2017 23 August 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

This activated charcoal jelly face mask kinda looks and feels like black slime. Okay, so maybe I’m not really selling this DIY tutorial to you, unless that’s a selling point for you of course ?…

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This is such a cute gift idea! How To make DIY Cinnamon Roll Buns inspired Lotion Massage Bars! Easy tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Cinnamon Roll Lotion Massage Bars

in DIY Beauty on 20 September 2017 22 January 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite breakfast/desserts: cinnamon rolls. And this recipe was inspired by one of my favorite tutorials on this blog: my vanilla latte lotion bars. When you put the…

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These look so BEAUTIFUL! How To make your own DIY Agate inspired bath salt melts, the perfect Christmas gift for Secret Santa! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

Agate inspired DIY Bath Salt Melts

in DIY Beauty on 10 September 2017 18 June 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

I am IN LOVE with this new Agate Bath Salt Melt tutorial. These little gems are inspired by the beautiful agate gemstone slices I’ve been seeing on Pinterest. This recipe is actually very similar to…

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This is so EASY and so much fun! How To make your own homemade DIY Lip Balm with Cake Sprinkles. Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Lip Balm with rainbow sprinkles

in DIY Beauty on 5 September 2017 11 September 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a lip balm tutorial. That probably isn’t very noteworthy to you, but it is very noteworthy to me. Homemade lip balms were actually what started this whole blogging…

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How To Make your own DIY All Natural Workout Spray. You probably already have all of the ingredients in your kitchen! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY All Natural Workout Spray

in DIY Beauty on 30 August 2017 4 September 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Those of you who follow me on Instagram know I’m all about a healthy lifestyle these days. There comes a time in everyone’s life when you feel like you’re just not making the most of…

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Very easy step by step tutorial to make your own DIY Clay decorations for pencils + a BONUS homemade clay recipe! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

Homemade Clay Recipe + DIY pencil toppers

in Crafts&Things on 23 August 2017 30 August 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Homemade clay?! Yep, it exists. It’s probably one of the best ideas I’ve found on Pinterest so far. During my many Pinterest browses I’ve encountered a variety of hacks so far. But clay was sure…

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DIY Dragon Fruit Mirror Makeover

in Crafts&Things on 16 August 2017 20 November 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Whether you’re returning to high school or college, you’re a teacher, a parent or just someone who’s really bummed summer break is almost over, you can feel it’s that time of the year again: Back…

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This is SO cute, especially the unicorn! How To make your own DIY Emoji Hair Clip Accessory Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY Glitter Emoji Hair Clips

in Crafts&Things on 9 August 2017 9 August 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Last week I shared an amazing tutorial on how to make your own soap sprinkles. The awesome idea came from Mollie of the Molliepop blog and it was part of a collab we did. We…

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DIY Soap Sprinkles (Recycle Project)

in DIY Beauty on 1 August 2017 18 December 2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Today I’m sharing a DIY tutorial from Mollie, the creative brain behind Molliepop. Make sure to check out her blog for amazingly quirky and fun DIY tutorials and mouthwatering food art inspo.

This really works! And you only need 2 ingredients! How To make your own DIY Bug Bite drawing salve for mosquito bites and other bug bites. Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

DIY black drawing salve for mosquito bites

in DIY Beauty on 26 July 2017 31 July 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Things I like about summer: feeling the sunshine on my face, holiday planning, sitting on my balcony until the sun sets. Things I don’t like about summer? One word: mosquitoes. Pesky little blood suckers. I’m…

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