Everything You Need To Know About Pressing Pigments and Minerals

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*Quick run-down of different types of mineral makeup: 1:40-4:00
*How to press MAC pigments: 6:06-10:15
*How to press non-MAC pigments/loose minerals: 10:25-15:23
*Different pressing mediums you can use to press minerals and pigments: 4:55-6:05
*How to fix a fallout problem with cheap blush or eyeshadows:
blush 17:00-17:55 eyeshadow: 24:51-26:00
*Creative ways to press and store minerals, pigments and old eyeshadows: 15:26-22:26
*****Final result of pressing your minerals: 23:00-24:30
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Swatches of The Body Shop Duo's mentioned:
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My minerals, including the mica, oxides, bases, 26 mm pans for pressing was purchased at TKB Trading (www.tkbtrading.com)
TKB's list of MICA you can buy:
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TKB's list of base powders etc. you can buy:
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5 Gram stackable jars (ones I used):
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The mini scoop I used:
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Ingredients, tools and pressing products you can buy:
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[@balqislifestyle]

12 years later, I'm watching this video,I hope you know how much of a blessing this video has been to thousands of people . THANK You ❤️

[@NancyLiedel]

I was a cosmetic formulator for 6 years and I used a lot of TKB. Your video is spot on and excellent. A lot of formulators have been told and believe you 100% need fillers with some micas. You don't. It's not a secret, but a lot of us don't. You are right about the matte, although I'd use a different formula. I dye yarn now. I made soap too and with MS lye and shaky hands don't mix. Excellent video and 100% approved, but I'm no genius. :)

[@ettena93]

This was SO helpful and well explained. So many youtube gurus yab on about unimportant stuff, but you stayed on topic all the time and made it understandable and easy to watch.

[@starbucksmocha88]

Thanks so much for this! I just wasted a whole bunch of shadows cause I added mostly the binding product to make it liquid and it never ever dried! So tip for people: make sure to add only a couple drops like you show here and use the alcohol to make it wet if you want it to be easier to mix, not the other way around.

[@beautynewbie]

*********************IMPORTANT******************************************************* Thank you for all the feedback on this video, I'm glad I could offer some ideas for you on your pressing pigment journey! I'm no longer making videos, though, so I apologize for not getting back to your questions. Good luck and enjoy the process :) ******************************************************************************************

[@kathryncastanares525]

oh no! I just found you! that's such a bummer you're not making videos anymore:( you're so good explaining everything.

[@SwatchMeUp]

You can't be done! I just found you! :-(

[@alinagalvez3]

Beautynewbie please don't ever delete this video

[@deannaysofia1722]

Beautynewbie Omg u cant be done making videos. I just found you today.

[@xcandiceennisx]

love the video...learned a great deal! cant wait to try

[@melissabush7317]

I can not say thank you enough. Best video I've seen for pressing pigments. Thank you!

[@beautynewbie]

you are very welcome!!! :D

[@melissabush7317]

Ha, wow you're fast :D I'm disabled & being able to have the freedom to work freelance is very important me. This video just changed my life, seriously.

[@beautynewbie]

awww- so glad to hear! Are you a freelance mua, or are you going to make your own makeup to sell? OR BOTH? ;)

[@melissabush7317]

BOTH now, thanks to you & TKB :D I've wanted to make & sell my own makeup line forever. I am so excited to expand my kit while I formulate the rest of my makeup line.

[@beautynewbie]

that's awesome-- good luck! :)

[@beautynewbie]

@nifertiti83 NO. The ALCOHOL IS NOT THE MAGICAL STUFF! It DRIES THINGS OUT. The pressing binder is the things that makes everything bond together. As I mention in the video, the alcohol is simply there to help spread the binder around, and then it evaporates. It doesn't do ANYTHING except dry out the shadow you may have, and that's why it works well with the sticky binder.

[@LoveMartica]

Perfectly explained...I think I found my new hobby!!

[@tatianavaughn701]

Almost 10 years later and this video is still effective thank you so much for this video very informative!!

[@Sadin15]

This is a such a well-done tutorial. I have no pigments or any of the equipment shown in this video and I don't even know if I'd ever use this knowledge but it was really nice to watch it and gain this information.

[@beautynewbie]

Why thank you!

[@FolkyPolky27]

This may sound cheesy but you seriously inspire me. i feel excited and its been a while since i could see myself creating things since i have been very ill for some time now so i just really want to say thank you for sharing this inofrmation and this fun way to enjoy makeup... you are amazing :)

[@dflores2301]

Thanks for the tutorial. I bought the my press binder and thought it was a dud. I thought I just needed to use the binder and that was it. Now that you have showed that you have to add the alcohol. Voila!! Thanks again!!

[@beautynewbie]

@DesiDulce yes you can use refined coconut oil or jojoba oil, but keep in mind they can go rancid more quickly than the other type of mixing medium.

[@x0x0BRANDYYBABYYx0x0]

I use fractionated coconut oil & it has an almost forever shelf life. Will it still go rancid in the shadow? Also, could you explain your step by step process for pressing matte pigments, like the green oxide? I've tried several times & it always comes out hard as a rock w/ no color payoff. Pls & ty!

[@jackie0751]

+x0x0BRANDYYBABYYx0x0 wait what do you use & how much? And by any chance do you know how to make pressed glitter eyeshadows with those specific ingredients

[@dchocolate44]

Beautynewbie how long do you wait before you press the shadow.?

[@karencas7174]

Goodness, this is a process but its definitely a helpful tutorial. I have over 60 pigments & if I ever desired to press them I have this tutorial in my playlist. TY!

[@rebelwithcause]

this is one of the beauty tutorials I have EVER watched on youtube.

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Very well put together and informative video. You basically told us everything we need to know in a straightforward way with minimal stuff to confuse people. Thanks because repressing broken shadows is something that we all need to know and its good fun like you said.

[@ash12787]

Tis is by far the best video I have seen on pressing pigments :)

[@yendean7667]

Your voice and sounds are making me sleepy... I love it!! So soothing...

[@kevseb66]

Wonderful tutorial!!!! I love that you took your time to extend the knowledge I can imagine it took a while for you to acquire. Now I can go on the TKB site & know what the heck I'm ordering. Thanks so much!!!

[@MissCajopa]

This video was very well done and extremely interesting! It's the best videos on how to press micas and pigments!

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

I’ve been making my own now for two years, but I wish I came across your video years ago when I was trying to learn. I know this video is old however you have a well detailed video. Thank you.

[@enigmaticveil]

AWESOME video! very informative and I never thought of using the stackables for pressing. good job!!

[@ashlynnkaplan1369]

I actually started with foundation and blush/bronzer, and am now getting into eyeshadows several months later!

[@nettischannel]

Thanks so much I had looked at alot of videos on pressing shadows but you went beyond and gave a whole course on it including saying diferent outcomes you had, you are great.

[@NViousBeauty]

BEST pressing tutorial on youtube! Thanks! I added this to my favorites!

[@kelbrl18]

thank you so much for making this! I love creating my own shades from different pigments but I was having trouble with the alcohol to base amount and you totally helped! I truly appreciate your time and advice! thanks again!

[@MissSherpella]

best video ever!!! amazing and informative....you ANSWERED ALMOST EVERY QUESTION!! so giving tkb a try!!

[@Kendallslovejoy]

You are the first person I truly enjoyed watching, very informative and I did not get bored... Thanks for the VID!

[@JustMeInfv]

Wow, this is seriously the best how-to video on pressing pigments I've seen. I've been checking out various videos because I'm ready to start mixing and pressing my own, and without a doubt, your video is the most interesting and informative. Thank you! xx

[@frostedpurple26]

Job well done on this video. TKB should consider paying you for demonstrating their products. Overall, you did a fabulous, informative, articulate video. Thank you for your time

[@Tayzerfun]

Wow! That's amazing! I never knew you could make your own makeup!

[@heathergibson2749]

this is probably the best tutorial ive come across about pressing TKB products!! Thanks so much!

[@plumpkinpatch]

wow I love the timelinks! You really made it convenient! thank!

[@lowkedoutqueen]

So many ideas running through my brain!!!

[@naly_notions]

This is absolutely helpful for my DIY eyeshadows!!! Thank you so much and I love how you gave me the idea about the stackable eyeshadows as well. 🖒Great job, keep up the good work!

[@WasabiMasami]

I can't wait to try this! The eyeshadows look great and super pigmented!

[@KellasKontint]

This video is so informative. Thank you so much! I love that you swatched the shadows

[@beautynewbie]

To be honest, I would always recommend adding even a SMALL amount of another blending mica or powder (you can find some that are practically transparent). If you just bind straight oxides you may end up with a very chalky and sometimes overly pigmented product (i.e can stain skin). I haven't been too successful with binding straight oxides, but you can try! :D

[@sherrychatmon_nycmakeupluva]

Shimmery needs alcohol and medium. And matte needs alcohol medium n texture base

[@rintea8543]

MakeupShae how do you know if you’re making matte or shimmery ?

[@rintea8543]

i want to start making but i’m a bit confused on how to tell which is which

[@nastasiaslay614]

Thank you

[@hollycowden25]

@@rintea8543 mica is shimmery (shiny) matte is just color no shine or shimmer. If you wanted you can even mix a little mica (shimmery shiny color) to your matte color for just a hint of shine. I personally think it's easiest to make a shimmer (shiny) eyeshadow with mica. I use alcohol, aloe and glycerin for my mixing binder. For an added benifits and creamy feel to the eyeshadow I add 2 to 3 drops of rose oil to the mix of my binder. So all you need is 3 ingredients other than the mica.

[@AmouraKKosmetics]

Thank you !!! Could you maybe do a video of the other way? The Mixing together and pressing matte shadows that you were talking about with the green?

[@vixm7131]

Excellent tutorial. Very well explained and whole video runs smoothly. Thank you so much for sharing! I'm off to buy mica! ♡

[@melissabush7317]

Ditto! I'm going to buy so much mica from TKB!

[@MzKenyaNoelle]

THis is he best video that I have seen yet on pressing shadows. You make me feel like I can do it. LOL. Thank you for sharing. BTW. I am deff subbing. I will be playing catch up on your other great ideas.

[@zzzcreepyzzz]

u said 'eh'... "ice cream cone 'eh'"... omg i love u... i'm Canadian too and ur vdos really help me figure out what to get where...

[@Jroyyy623]

Luv this thinking about adding eye shawdow to match my lip line video right on time. Thank you

[@makeuproxs]

This was an awesome tutorial. I really learned a lot. Thanks!

[@beckybrite09]

This has been super informative. I wanna start pressing asap!!!! Thank you hunny!!!!

[@tati982000]

I must say this was a very great view I am going to order some from TKB and create my own after watching your video I took one of my NYX products and looked at the back and sure enought Mica is one of the substance they use

[@RVincents]

Thanks you for this very informative and useful video I appreciate how you presented everything and explained it so easily!

[@BBYBLUE2598]

I am so glad that I came across this video. I am a make up newbie and I was looking everywhere to find the name of the company where they make the loose pigments in the bags and you did a great demo showing how to put them in the pans and the jars. Thank You so much, I really appreciate this video and you explaining it so thoroughly :)

[@WentasticBomBastic]

Hella good video, exactly what I needed to know, so thank you and keep making videos, because they are awesome!

[@SuperDamask]

Cool idea! I have all the baked blushes/eyeshadows from TBS and I managed to drop one on the floor so it split in three. Its still usable, but for some reason I never grab it anymore. So will try the idea you did with the body shop eyeshadows in a stackable jar I have and give it some new life!

[@typical_snowflake]

hello I'm on my way to create my own eyeshadows and that tutorial of yours is really helpful. Thank you

[@xtina22e]

Super thankful for this video!! Learned so much from this!! ❤

[@maniac4micas]

Thanks for making this video! I have started pressing all of my micas and it does make them so much easier to use. It does seem to make them more pigmented and vibrant ;)

[@beautynewbie]

@sweetpuppy120489 no, I didn't--- I just pressed the into place FIRMLY. If you're using mica or something that is like a loose mineral, then you'll have to use a binder. The ones I used were (like the one I showed in the video) were more creamy in texture-- they were baked minerals--- and didn't need anything to add to make the product bind to itself. Hopefully that's clear enough.

[@MHouston602]

This is a great video. Thanks so much. I feel much more confident about my plan to reuse old palettes but fill with my choice of shades. Can't wait to try some of these - just need to find pressing tiles that are basically the same shape (mostly rectangles and squares)...!

[@27vampyr]

This video is positively awesome in so many ways. So creative!

[@ninaking1525]

Im an aspiring entrepreneur and this video is perfect! i love your time stamps! thank you so much

[@beautynewbie]

@MrsSashee if you're using store bough shadows, usually you just have to grind them up and press them... if you're making from scratch, then you'll have to use a pressing medium, just like in the pan form :)

[@MsTropicandy]

Thank you so much for this video! This also works great for melting down lipsticks. You can fit a solid 3 tubes of lipstick in those stackable jars.

[@jennifertingelof-truecrime5890]

Amazing, really liked the blue-green shadow you showed. I wouldn't be able to wear that but it's so pretty!

[@norelie1]

You are very thorough.....great job!

[@christycwong]

this is amazing, awesome! thank you so much for taking tons of time in sharing, I love DIY and U've given great tips and tricks, I love this, I love u, and keep up the good work,

[@cristalfortine2691]

Thanks! I just ordered the binder and look forward to using my micas that are just setting around.

[@beautynewbie]

I will do my best to get something up for you guys by September, I haven't created anything new with my pigments in a while, but I will work on a new color and do a video on it :)

[@beautynewbie]

@eeyorevcl the pressing MEDIUM I talk about is a liquid, the TKB base is a powder. In the stacks I just pressed the eyeshadows, they are not creams, they are powders :)

[@rainbow88sun]

Thank you for this wonderful video! Helped me figure out how to press some of my fussy pigments!! Great job!

[@melissab9209]

It's confusing even to those of us who make our own makeup. Basically micas are a shimmery silicate based mineral that require some sort of base to adhere to your lid. They can be used alone but often result in heavy fallout. Pigments are made of iron oxide or other minerals that have been ground to a fine consistency and are matte. You can add mica to a pigment to add a little shimmer.

[@XxRubberDuckyGirlxX]

wow, I really wanna try this! Very Informative, thank you!

[@beautynewbie]

So glad you liked it! :)

[@yankeegirl19]

wow you are so resourcefull!!! thank you for all the info! :)

[@amkrtchyan13]

What a great tutorial! I absolutely love how much detail you go into with the pressing process. I just recently started pressing my pigments and your tutorial was very informative and helpful :) thank you!

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

Better to make in a littel bowl..and then put it in the pan.. 😊

[@jessicapoletis6473]

This was so interesting and informative! Awesome job! :)

[@zuliecastaneda6909]

Ty for video. When KZbin was educational. I miss it.

[@adunnio]

I’m Here Watching Your Videos. Thank you! It’s May 2024‼️

[@absebastians]

Wow I really enjoyed your video. You were VERY thorough and extremely helpful. Keep it up.

[@kawiiclay]

THIS IS SOOOOO HELPFUL!

[@dboyfff]

Nice....thx You are by far very helpful.... For others do understand there is a lipbalm base and a lipstick base...if you're making those on your own...also produced by the same company and called exactly that...lipbalm base and lipstick base.

[@Kenshin1985jen]

This is great I'm so glad i found your channel, I've watched a few of your video's now and I can really learn alot from you, I've definitely subcribed to you :) xx

[@sfe852]

amazing tutorial! thank you so much!

[@MILLYNWILL]

Great vid love the idea of the stackables I have more than 60 pigments in small jars and I was going to put them in palettes now I can use the same containers they are in thanks

[@Donaspet]

This is an awesome video! You do a beautiful job explaining and pressing your pigments! TY!

[@drmrsthemonarch9727]

Wow! I think if I did one, I would do the jars. Think I may mix some of the ones I wont use, and see if I can make something I can use. Thank you!!

[@gennibee]

You do excellent work! Very impressive, thank you so much for sharing!

[@TheRandomMunkey]

FANTASTIC! Thank you SOOOOOOO much for doing this and sharing!!!

[@MamaMiaItsKeya]

AAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! ♥ I literally sat here and watched the whole thing SOOO amused (although it doesnt take much for me, lol). But OMGHHKP, so informative love it.

[@beautynewbie]

@kimkap85 it reallllllllllly depends. If the shadow has high oxides/pure pigment, it'll take longer than just mica, because it's heavier... you just have to go by eye.

[@stadacrabtree8036]

I was wondering if you had ever done Pressed glitter and if so can you tell me what the finished product consistency should be should it be smooth should be packing sticky or what I've started pressing glitters and I can't get anyone to answer my question

[@SuperIlovela]

Excited to order things and do my own if they come out good I think ill make some for my friends birthday !!!!

[@pasbom]

this is awesome! thanks for sharing! :)

[@Fancylooks]

Absolutely great video. I have a little question. Once I presed a broken Kryolan eyeshadow by powering it and mixing again it with a little bit of alcohol, but when it dried, it cracked. What do you think i could do wrong? Maybe too much alcohol, even though I used only a little?

[@TayyyBando]

Did u add a binder like glycerin?

[@Fancylooks]

@@TayyyBando My comment is 10 years old, I can't even remember, I guess I didn't use glycerin, no, maybe that would keep moisture in the mix and help it not to crack.

[@ch890333]

Just like clay: when there are too many liquid not enough clay itself that makes it stick it together, when time pass liquid evaporate, it would break. Simple fix: use less alcohol or absorb more through, or press harder.

[@Kioko123]

I really enjoyed this...very helpful and clear. GREAT Job!! thanks a bunch..:)

[@Ceimon]

One of the best videos I've seen. Thank you💋

[@wquty]

this was amazingly informative!!

[@JodZZ119]

Love This Video,very helpful!!

[@aracelitorres7171]

this looks sooooooo interesting.. looks like something i would love to learn to do! Ive always wanted to have a makeup line. i guess this would be like the closest to having one. I am really going to look into it.

[@darlingmoon003]

This is one amazing video. Very informative.

[@refiloe1687]

Hello from 2019 amazing content

[@873scooter]

Great video! and I watched til the end and i'm sure i will be referring back to it many times. lol great job and tons of great info