I heard about the LipStix ReMix set from lipstixremix.com and I couldn't resist ordering it. I love making my own eyeshadows from micas and oxides and I have made a few lipbalms, but making lipsticks was new to me and I was very exited to try it.
It was easier than I had thought. I made a professional looking lipstick only within minutes after the package arrived. :) I had a sample of listick base from TKB and I melted it and mixed with some micas and oxides from Coastal Scents and TKB. One l/s base sample is good for about 4 lipsticks, now I have to order some more... :) The first attempt didn't turn out very well I learned that you should mix the micas and oxides together before you put in in the melted base... :o) But I just re-melted the lipstick and mixed it a little better and next time it turned out great.
The original purpose with this set is to re-create and mix new lipsticks from the product left in the end of the tubes of your usual lipsticks. But it works great to make you own mineral lipsticks too!
The set was only $19.95US and besides the mold you get 4 empty lipstick tubes with labels, 5 stackable jars, lots of spatulas and mixing cups. It is time consuming, and you can only make one lipstick at a time, but knowing how much a professional lipstick mold costs this might be a great alternative for the diy mmu beginner. :)
I have med three lipsticks so far, one peachy pink with gold shimmer, one shimmery silver plum and one light taupe mauve. I like that I can easily remake them if I get tired of the colors. ;)
Wow that's so cool!! The lippies casings looks like Bobbi Brown's too :D! May I know how much did you paid for that, inc. shipping? Thanks!
Posted by: cavano | 04 August 2008 at 04:59
Very good idea, love this!
Posted by: Sally | 04 August 2008 at 05:18
This is great! How much did you pay for international shipping?
Posted by: Nikki | 04 August 2008 at 09:51
I payed $13.95 for
priority
shipping and it arrived in 4 days. TKB sells the cases too. :)
Posted by: cleodelinda | 04 August 2008 at 10:12
It is so funny. I recommend trying. :)
Posted by: cleodelinda | 04 August 2008 at 10:14
I had so much fun playing with this set. :) I payed $13.95 for priority shipping and it was close to the actual shipping on the box.
Posted by: cleodelinda | 04 August 2008 at 10:19
You did a great job!
Posted by: LT | 04 August 2008 at 18:02
Thank you! :)
Posted by: cleodelinda | 04 August 2008 at 18:18
Ouch, it's kinda high then. Thanks for the TKB link, gonna check it out ;).
Posted by: cavano | 05 August 2008 at 05:14
That was a great review and very informative.
Posted by: tinamarie | 06 August 2008 at 06:11
Thank you! Glad you liked it. :)
Posted by: cleodelinda | 07 August 2008 at 15:11
Wahouuu ! I'm impressed ! I need one too ^^
Thanks :D
Posted by: Dio | 17 August 2008 at 17:54
Thank you Dio! I really recommend getting one. It is so fun to make your own unique lipstick colors! :D
Posted by: cleodelinda | 17 August 2008 at 19:38
[this is good]
Posted by: blackmanos | 06 April 2009 at 19:48