Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Natural Translucent Face Powder Update & Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party 11

Sorry Everyone.  The link party is up and working again.  I have been having problems since yesterday.  (My messing with blog problems to get the feeds out.  Still not working, and I accidentally removed the code for the link party.  Oh well!!!)

Welcome to my Wednesdays Adorned from Above Link Party 11. I hope that all of you have fun, and I can't wait to see all of your beautiful work from the last week.

The first thing I am going to ask any of you to do is to become a GFC Follower if you are not already following me.  I would really appreciate it.

This week I am featuring the three top blog that had the most visits. Clicking on the like button will also help to pick which posts you like the most.  Right now I am picking the links with the most page views.
 
I am thrilled to feature the following posts this week.  So without further ado, I would like to present these beautiful and informative bloggers.  To those of you that I featured I would love for you to feature this link to the blog showing that you are featured blogger at the Wednesday Adorned from Above Blog Hop. Just copy and paste the link below somewhere on your page.

I am a featured blogger at Wednesday Adorned From Above Link Party






I want to thank everyone who linked with my Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.  All of your projects are wonderful and I would post all of them if I could, but I think that the blog would probably be a little too long.  I hope that all of you link more posts this week.  Let's Party!!!

Your posts can include:
  • anything DIY
  • Recipes
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Sewing
  • Knitting and Crochet Ideas and Patterns
  • DIY Cleaning Solutions
  • Natural Beauty Product Recipes
  • Decorating Ideas
  • Thrifting
  • Book Reviews, Movie Reviews, Christian Music
  • Inspirational Articles, Poetry, Life Stories, or Short Stories
  • Bible Studies 

The only rules are to follow me, have a link somewhere on your post to Adorned From Above ( you can copy and past the link below, and visit some other posts - after all it is a party.

Now on to a new DIY beauty product.  Some readers were concerned that my Natural Translucent Face Powder would not be sheer on their faces.  It goes on sheer, not white, but I said that I would try to make it with some color.  I had read somewhere, I am not sure, that you could add unsweetened cocoa to it to give it color.  So the science experiment for the day is to make a flesh toned Translucent Face Powder.  

The original recipe for Natural Translucent Face Powder was:

2 TB Potato Starch
2 TB Arrowroot Powder.

I have decided that I like this recipe better.




New Translucent Face Powder without Tint

2 TB Cornstarch
2 TB Arrowroot Powder

Mix together well and use with a powder brush.  I feel like this is a little sheerer then with the Potato Starch.

To add color I have added

1 tsp cinnamon  (a light brown color)
3/4 tsp Mace  (a golder color)
1/8 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (a dark brown color)


Once, I started adding cocoa powder, I felt that it was a little to dark for my skin, so I mixed up a different batch with Mace and Cinnamon.  Mace is more a lighter gold color then cinnamon.  Even though I am giving amounts to add, you will need to play with it a little until you get a color that you like.  Test a small amount on your wrist until it is the color that matches your skin best.

Mine is still pretty light, which is all right with me, also I just use a small amount.  I dip my brush in the powder and then shake it off, and then brush it on my face.  If you want this darker you can add more cinnamon or more unsweetened cocoa powder, depending on the color that you want.  You could also add more mace, though I didn't love the smell of that.  I have also read that some people add some of their own foundation mineral powder to give it color.  I don't use mineral powder because it makes my fine lines show, I don't need to look any older!!!


Let me know what you think of this face powder.  I am always happy to hear from you.  I hope this is something a little closer to what some of you are looking for.

Enjoy!!!
Debi
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31 comments:

  1. Wow - you are amazingly talented to come up with these all natural make up tips - have to try this one!
    Thanks so much for hosting another great party!

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    1. Thanks for linking. I love the hutch. You really did a great job. I have been following with the paint colors.
      Debi

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  2. Hi Debi

    You know I actually use only cornstarch for make-up-powder and sometime baby-powder ( I don't need the color as my skin is very pale)
    I don't live in the US and have no idea what Arrowroot Powder is. Is is important?

    Thanks for hosting another party!

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    1. It is similar to cornstarch. If you don't have it the cornstarch if fine to use alone. I don't use baby powder, because it has talc and I have severe asthma. I am afraid of ending up with asthma attacks, but if you are already using it and don't have problems, then I am sure it is okay. I use baby powder on my body at my house in mexico, to help with sweating. It does leave a white residue, where cornstarch does not. I would just use cornstarch for the face. Someone, else out there may have different ideas. I am always open to them.
      I do like it better just plain for myself also, and I don't have pale skin. Let me know what you think.
      Debi

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    2. Thank so much for your reply
      I think that I'm going to start using only cornstarch, at least for the next month so I can figure out which is better for me -baby power or cornstarch.
      I have a feeling that using cornstarch is better (healthwise)

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    3. Hey Winnie
      Let me know which works better. I would love to hear.
      Debi

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  3. Thanks for featuring me and hosting the party!

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    1. Hi Lindsay.
      Thanks so much for linking. I am happy to feature you. I alway love seeing what new things you have.
      Debi

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  4. Hi Debi, I have a backlink to your party on my blog (I explained 2 weeks ago that I used your profile pic to be able to add the link?) sorry, but inlinkz won't let me link :-(
    Linda
    With A Blast

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    1. Hey Linda,
      I just took care of the problem, and sent you an email also. Let me know if you have anymore problems. I always love seeing your new recipes. I would love to be eating at your house.
      Debi

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    2. Linda,
      All of the recipes are amazing this week. Thanks so much for sharing.
      Debi

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  5. Thanks for the party invite and for sharing this wonderful natural face powder recipe.How creative to be able to make your own natural make-ups!Glad to be part of your party along with other creative bloggers. Have a lovely day!~Poppy

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    1. Hey Poppy,
      Thanks so much for coming and linking. I always feel so fortunate that all of you come to visit and link. Have a great day.
      Debi

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  6. Thanks for hosting. First time linking up and following. Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. Hi Kathryn,
      Thanks for linking up and following. I love your blog. It is always so cheerful.
      Debi

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  7. Thanks so much for featuring my Peach Tea - I'm glad everyone liked it!
    Angie
    godsgrowinggarden.com

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    1. Hi Angie,
      I'm sorry it took me so long to answer, I have had a crazy week. I was so happy to feature your tea. It looks like a wonderful recipe.
      Debi

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    1. Hi Kristen,
      Thank you so much for visiting and sharing. It is great to have you.
      Debi

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  9. Thanks so much for inviting me to the party Debi! I'm excited to go exploring! Have a great weekend! ~ Judy @ www.vintagestreetdesigns.com

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    1. Hi Judy,
      I am so happy that you came over. I love your blog. I think I just sent you another message to link up again today.
      Debi

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    1. Hi Jessica,
      Thanks for coming over and linking. Love having you.
      Debi

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  11. HELLO! .. Thankyou so much for asking me to be a part in your linky party!! I am also your *Newest Follower* :) I can't wait to check out your blog and keep stopping by the J House! :) www.jhousetawk.blogspot.com

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    1. Also, I LOVE your 'faith' tab.. I LOVE what you stand for and I am also a born again christian.. God is so great isn't He ? :)

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    2. I am so happy that you came over. I love having everyone. You are right God is so good. He has led me on this path, so I am just following.
      I hope that you come back often.
      Debi

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  12. Great face powder recipes, thanks for sharing & hosting! Have a great day!

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    1. Hi Ambreen,
      I am so happy you came for a visit and shared. I really appreciate it. I hope you enjoy the party.
      Debi

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  13. I wanted to link up but I'm not sure where to do it...is the link-up closed for the week? Or am I missing something! :)

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    1. Hi Krissa,
      I sent you an email. I am so appreciative that you sent me a message. I have having problems with my blog last week. I think I finally got all of the coding issues fixed. It shouldn't happen again. Thanks for visiting.
      Debi

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