Oxides (and other pure pigments) vs Micas for Potency & Blending // Make it Up

[@z.ara.s]

I am happy that you recommend oxides instead of mica since the child labour that goes into extracting mica is a horrible case of illegal issues, I actually kind of liked your video, even though I think you should take more about where the pigments are coming from, especially when dealing with mica. Great video :)

[@meow4070]

I think that some types of mica can also cause cancer

[@janemartindale117]

Well some companies use synthetic mica which involves no child labor but a lot of companies don’t really tell you if they use real or synthetic mica (except for lush)

[@theebrownsugakitchen_987]

Peach_ Chew In cosmetics mica is generally not an issue however I have read that the long term effects of Breathing in the dust particles can cause abrasions on the lung and eventually lead to lung cancer

[@clementeen]

Can you mix both together? so you can get the potency of the oxide and the shine of the mica?

[@thazauvathazauva7590]

Yes

[@cynnaratregarth2009]

I've been trying to put an order together for the book and to prep for some DIY. Getting to know oxides and micas better is a good idea. Especially for sensitive skin. 😎💄

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Oooh, if I was in the USA I don't know if I'd ever stop ordering from TKB haha. SO TEMPTING :D

[@thequeryqueen2024]

Finally found a channel worthy of watching for diys. I really want to try make my own makeup and other sruff.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hooray and welcome! Don't forget to check out my blog (humblebeeandme.com)-I've been blogging since 2011 while I’ve only been on KZbin since about 2016, so there is TONS more content on the blog!

[@hollycowden25]

You are my new favorite!!! You are so knowledgeable! Thank you for being you. Love your personality too.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! Don't forget to check out my blog (humblebeeandme.com)-I've been blogging since 2011 while I’ve only been on KZbin since about 2016, so there is TONS more content on the blog!

[@kathryncastanares525]

lol i learned this the hard way back in the beginning. a silly ol' me just kept adding mica and ended up with a lump of "sand" swishing on the bottom of my eyeliner i was trying to make.lol wondering why its still not opaque. I think i lost a half ounce of mica that day.lol haha.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

😂

[@thecozyconstellation]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!! thanks for your amazing blog + videos! i can't wait for my book to arrive!!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! I hope you love Make it Up when it arrives :D

[@JW-bh2ud]

Great video, thank you. By chance, do you have a tutorial on making a tallow tinted cream blush with oxides or micas?

[@kathrynl.3915]

Great video! I just bought the primary colors of the oxides and then a white/silver mica (the mica still isn't here I am impatiently waiting for it so I can make some lip glosses). Hopefully Make it up gets here soon too :)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks! The primary colours + silver white mica is a great place to start, but I'm betting you'll get hooked and want a massive rainbow of micas in no time haha!

[@anapaolamiranda3318]

Where can I buy the oxides?

[@kathrynl.3915]

@@anapaolamiranda3318 Hi! I got mine from Brambleberry.

[@jenwiththejuice6699]

Is there a way u can do a video on the best type of pigments to use to make yr own colored acrylic for 3D nail art and acrylic molds?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm afraid I've never done anything to do with acrylic anything, so I'm probably not the right person to ask.

[@dieselbaits]

So if im hearing this correctly, to create a colored mica, you grind a pigment and mica sericite together? Any help is appreciated...thank you

[@AlisonKucic]

Great video! Would they dissolve in water or at least tint it? I was thinking of using one to mix with water to dye raw wood.

[@grizzlybear901]

Can you please do a video on how to turn your oxide pigment into liquid pigment? Or recommend a video.

[@adamoua1186]

1) Put castor oil into a cup 2) Add your pigment 3) Mix together with a spoon 4) Mix again BUT with a hand mixer (used to mix eggs or coffee) 5) Pour into a dropper container 6) Add liquid pigment to Versagel And there you have your liquid pigment! The reason for using castor oil is because of the shine it gives to your gloss. I would recommend adding other oils to the pigment separately and not in the same container. Hopefully this makes sense and helps!

[@KrymiPles]

Hi! i watch your vlogs about handrafted makeup and i love them! recently i was faces with problems regarding iron oxides. i have been using this red oron oxide from a supplier and asked before purchasing if they are safe to use for lip balm making. they said YES. then just very recently i came accross an iron oxide that is industrial grade as coloranta for cements, and things like that. i am very worried people would get poisoned about it , i have made tons and tons of lipsticks ans lip balms with it and online there are many iron oxide suppliers, some mention iron oxide cosmetic grade, some just put iron oxide as title of their product. im so worried please enlighten me :(

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Think of it a bit like water-clean water is perfectly safe to drink, but don't go drinking water out of a puddle. Cosmetic grade oxides = clean water. Industrial grade = puddle water :)

[@KrymiPles]

@@HumblebeeAndMe True, btw i love your videos, i learned so much about formulating makeup. Is there any chance i can purchase your book if i am from the Philippines? 🙂

[@josephinejacobs2159]

Odd but could you show how you organize all your tools, pigments etc that you utilize

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You definitely don't want to learn that from me lol, mine are a disaster :P

[@iridianalmaraz1553]

So for a matte lipstick I would use oxide and for lipgloss mica?

[@jasminehernandez4106]

Omg thank you so much for this video it is so helpful!!!!! I love the look of the final product with the iron oxide! Thank you i

[@myrkobabyaa]

Can you do a video about lake dyes?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

What in particular about them?

[@ikimchi4753]

Humblebee & Me can you use them as ingredient for semi permanent hair dye? If yes, what do I mix it with?

[@lepiaf128]

Hey bumblebee can you mix Mica with pigment to get a bit more shimmer and one more thing I, I wanna make a Purple hair conditioner it’s obvious my Mica will not work is the pigment the way to go and to mix with the recipe of my conditioner? Thank you for your feedback

[@atlantisfae1111]

Just ordered your book, I am so excited!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Wheee! Thanks so much 😃

[@yerine1119]

May I ask what would be the best to use for a tinted lip balm? I really want to make my own since the organic tinted lip balms that are out have issues with being grainy or they just have poor quality. Also, may I suggest that you show how the lip balms look on your lips at the end of your videos? It will help a lot. Thank you!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Oxides/pigments will provide a much stronger tint; I'd recommend grabbing a copy of my book if you're interested in DIY cosmetics :) www.humblebeeandme.com/make-it-up-preorder/ It's also full of photos of the makeup in action!

[@rojooz2003]

Lip balms don't color your lips like lip stick but rather add hint of colored shimmer to your own color of lip. She uses her hand to better demonstrate the sheered out color and shimmer.

[@73delarosa]

which will be best to use on kids lipsticks ... my daughter loves lipsticks ! she is 6

[@שירזמזרחי-סודותהטבעלבריאותוטיפ]

I buy your book . And you used carmine. A natural substitute for carmine? The alternatives you gave in the book are out of stock

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Carmine is natural :)

[@tommyarmstrong6686]

As a paint chemist in my former years-this was a really well an interesting presentation. Oxide colored micas are the basis of many stains as they are light fast, the mica makes for more water resistance because of its interleaving sheets, providing protection in a transparent to semi-transparent coating. They were a really great invention.

[@TiffanyMurjadi]

hi Marie ! What the best pigment i use to making hair dyes?

[@caiosouza9729]

Hello there, really great video! can we mix mica with water for mist lotions? thanks for the video

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I find mica tends to clog misters :/

[@StarMonster98]

would this work for at home lip gloss?

[@erikamontiel3452]

Love your book! Just wondering if there is a difference in weight between the pigments. I ordered 50g of both red oxide and brown oxide and was given more of the brown oxide and about half the pack of red oxide. They said they have different weights but just wanted to see if that’s right?

[@EvBee2]

What is the most easy diy way to turn mica flakes into super fine powder?

[@kayk.2428]

I was wondering if you have made a mineral powder make up video.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't, and I won't as I can't give away book content for free. It is covered very extensively in my book, though!

[@da5449]

Thank you for clearing the difference

[@cireyimbott4464]

Definitely getting your book. Love your videos. Bests.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks so much, Neni! I really appreciate your support :D

[@Help4humanitygroupe]

Please tell me how to dissolve mice for water formula no oil added

[@HumanInSerenity]

How to I make transparent soap get colored? do i paint it from outside? or you i mix the color in the soap ?

[@rebeccabosque4753]

If you were using the oxide in a balm that was 1Tb shea, 1TB olive oil, and 1TB beeswax...What measurement of oxide powder would you use?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't know; I don't work in volume measurements, so it's really hard to say. I'd start somewhere between 3-10% depending on the level of pigment you want.

[@rebeccabosque4753]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thank you!!

[@nohaali4288]

I really love this video .. I was searching whole over to see this neat test .. thank you 😍😍 So I could use oxides for makeup making .. and Mica for just coloring any product and not color the skin ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yup, pretty much! Mica adds shimmer and enough will give a tint, but if you need matte, opaque colour, oxides and other potent pigments are where it's at!

[@kiarawilliams3552]

Now if I wanted to make colored lip glosses with browns/nudes but the pigments are matte would adding them to the gloss base make it matte as well?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No; the gloss of the base is completely independent of the colour of the pigments. Pigments never give gloss-you can get shimmer from micas, but gloss is from things that are glossy, like oils and silicones :)

[@MMN-bm3ev]

When we add mica to our face washes, it settles down at the bottom.. What she we do rectify this?

[@EssentialGlam]

Out of curiosity would you know if you would use both in making a liquid glitter eyeshadow?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You certainly could, though you don't have to.

[@flickadawristcosmetics]

Hello, I purchased some earth pigments thinking they were the same as these oxides, but on their website it states they do not sale them for cosmetic grade or pharmaceutical. How can I know they difference between which natural pigments and oxides are safe for cosmetics?

[@kidaquidado9129]

Good day. Can i use this pigments for coloring the cement/concrete to make bricks? Thanks

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I have no idea, sorry-I make lipstick, not bricks!

[@bnnyrae]

Hey i have a question !!! Can i use pigments in my whipped body butter/scrub etc ? And if so what brand do you suggest? I'll make super vibrant colors & i don't want my pigments to stain the skin so plss help me i have no clue :(.

[@amiranabila8226]

Hi. This is really a good video. May i know what is the recommended percentage of the pigment colour?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! Percentage really depends on the product, desired level of colour, etc. If you check out a selection of the colour cosmetics I've shared on www.humblebeeandme.com you can get an idea :) Happy making!

[@Adaobiflora]

Hi Can I add cosmetic grade iron oxide in a serum?

[@donnahall3902]

If I were going to make a moisturizer, what would be the first preservative that I should buy? Please somebody, tell me before I end up making some without any preservative

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/shelf-life/

[@nehirikinci3921]

Video is so old but I hope you see =(..I want to make my own micas. If I mix colourless mica powder with oxides or pigments may I have shiny mica with colour? I want to use them at soap making. In my country they are soo expensive. Thank you

[@almalihaqurratufitria7784]

Can i mix the iron oxide and mica in the same color together?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yup!

[@mypicks7730]

Natural soap macking....best mica or oxide

[@hadhgn]

Hey can I use mica to make a shampoo or conditioner ? Thanks for answering

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You can, but it would likely be less than 1% overall. Have you looked at any of my formulations for shampoo and conditioner? www.humblebeeandme.com/search :)

[@JK-qi5dm]

love the silicone spatula can you tell me where you got them from?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Check the description box for the "stuff you'll need" link.

[@letstalkcousin8409]

Thanks for the video ! So for liquid lip it’s best to use oxide instead of micas right ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

For strong, opaque colours, yes-oxides will give a better result.

[@letstalkcousin8409]

Humblebee & Me thanks you are awesome!

[@TRUE_PROPHET_of_CHRIST]

WHERE do you buy VERY PROFESSIONAL HEALTHY PIGMENTS for MAKING LIPSTICK and EYESHADOWS and BLUSHES?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Please visit my WEBSITE where I have an entire page on WHERE TO SHOP.

[@JohnDoe-vw4zf]

Hi what do you think of lake pigments in cosmetics?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I enjoy using them :)

[@bilalahmadshafiq8556]

Dear how to get your book in pakistan

[@bluebrendonurie]

U ARE AN ANGEL THANK U FOR THIS INFORMATION

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching!

[@littlebeebs1]

Will the iron oxide stain the lips ? I want to make brick red or brownish red lip stain . But lol the DIY recipes turn out a purple or blueish red . Or they’re tooo pink . Please help . Thank you for these videos :)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It won't; oxides don't stain the skin. You can make lovely lipsticks and lip paints with them (check out my book!) that wear really well, but they won't sink into the skin and stain the skin.

[@ecomamaadmin3328]

How do iron oxide and mica compare in price?

[@meghadscsgi]

Do you supply pigments in India as well?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't supply anything anywhere.

[@jojo-l7431]

I used Mica powder to make my body butter pink. And it ruined it. It stains my hand when using. No ideal on how to fix it. ☹️☹️

[@daxtonayah1269]

Any idea how to press the matte pure pigments into an eyeshadow?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You'll find some great tutorials from www.dibellajournal.com/ :)

[@jennyfurr3429]

Hi is it possible to make a liptint if I mixed iron oxide & glycerine?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You can certainly try it, but I think you will find it to be very sticky and quite unpleasant to wear. I'd recommend starting with a very small batch!

[@rebeccabeebe1]

Is there a way to get a bright red without using carmine?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You can get some amazing bright reds with FD&C dyes, but they aren't water soluble, so you can't make lip stains with them. Watch this (kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3rCgoOZit16mbM) for more info!

[@rebeccabeebe1]

Humblebee & Me thank you! I think ive come to terms if i want the bright bright red ill just have to put personal beliefs aside lol ugh

[@deadbeats4417]

i bought some iron oxides and I see on the package it says becareful not to breathe it in and how it can irritate your skin, should I be worried/are there cosmetic grade and non cosmetic grade iron oxides or is it all the same thing?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

There are different grades; you need cosmetic grade for cosmetics. Oxides used for making paint will not meet the purity requirements for cosmetics :)

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

What can you use oxide pigment for besides cosmetics or soap?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I believe they are also commonly used in paints & pottery, though I don't think the grade would be the same-don't use paint/craft grade iron oxides for cosmetics, but you could use cosmetic grade for paints :) Happy making!

[@abdulghaffar1592]

One was oil and what was an other.

[@jolandidupreez7468]

Dumb question here. Im looking for pure white pigment... is there such a thing? Not mica. I need it to be matte. Any suggestions? sorry... new to the pigment game

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Please look up titanium dioxide in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) :)

[@jolandidupreez7468]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thank you so much! found exactly what i was looking for. You were a big help!

[@anushka9463]

You are very cool Marie😊

[@andreaalfonso5379]

Hi can i use iron oxides as a pigment for lip gloss?

[@sai1118]

Hi, yes you can :)

[@joyfrigillana2520]

Hello! Pls make a video on how to make a lip ink. Hope u notice mee

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep it in mind :)

[@loombandz6722]

Are iron oxides water soluble?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No.

[@JessicaJasinski]

would it be better to use Mica or the oxides to make liquid lipstick?

[@Alana_S924]

Marie has recipe for bullet lipstick and lip stain, she used lake dye, carmine and pre-dispersed liquid lip colour from TKB Trading, mica is used to add shimmer You can read her experiment with the bullet lipstick here www.humblebeeandme.com/making-lipstick-in-a-lipstick-mold/

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Awesome video. Thank you. 💕👍🌿🌎❤️

[@divspar]

Hey.. I am new to this channel... Can this be mixed with sunscreen to get tinted effect

[@sai1118]

I guess you could add it to any suncreen lotion. Maybe try it out with a ready made sunscreen lotion.

[@Mari4eliana]

I just bought your book!! Super excited to read all the great material :)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! ❤️ Happy making!

[@jessicaravenqueen768]

Where can I get matte powders as big as you're and how much should I estimate and can you mix matte and mica together?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Check the links in the description box for places to shop and how much to buy for the recipes for my book :) You can mix matte pigments and micas.

[@jessicaravenqueen768]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you so much I actually found all the colors I needed off etsy mattes and micas

[@kateballesterosMUA]

i hope you can make water liptints or powder to matte liptint

[@MnMofYemen]

hey marie, just found your channel and its so informative, was just wondering if you know what bulking powder is recommended to bulk mica ? x

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

That depends hugely on the application, and which type of mica you're talking about (sericite or coloured). You typically don't just bulk out mica, you blend it with other things like magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide to create slip, coverage, and adhesion so you create an actual cosmetic, and not just thinner mica.

[@heavenly9244]

Hey! I bulk mica using arrowroot powder- does the job and with the right proportions doesn't take away from the pigment.

[@longtime7491]

Thank u 🌼

[@maewonder9022]

I tried using oxide for ip balm but it doesn't blend :

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Oxides definitely require some extra work to incorporate into lip balms :) It's possible, but not as easy as micas.

[@buttermilkbaysoap9416]

Excellent video...I see...when you used the word potent I was thinking toxicity. When I think you actually meant more concentrated, more coverage. Got it. Thank you

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks! The definition of potent is "having great power, influence, or effect", so while that could definitely be applied to something toxic (it could also be potent), not all things potent are toxic by any means! Oxides and pure pigments are potent (strong, powerful) pigments :) Thanks for watching and happy making!

[@grizzthegreen4500]

Thank you!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching!

[@grizzthegreen4500]

@@HumblebeeAndMe no, like i truly appreciate that hard work, genuinality and facts you put into your content, its not easy, ive learned so much from you, and because of you your content i can go in to do great awesome things. behalf of the thousands of people who won't say it, or simply forget to... thank you, form the bottom of this soap makers heart thank you 👑🖤🌻🙏🏾☀️

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

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[@grizzthegreen4500]

@@HumblebeeAndMe oh hey, lol, do you know anything about adding coconut cream to make cold press bar soap, NaoH? Ive been grinding my gears trying to make it fit, maybe im overthinking it. Do you have any ideas or recipes 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@adriancalma7342]

Which one is more expensive

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

That's a hard comparison to make as oxides are significantly more potent so you use far less, and that difference in potency means we often use these products for different jobs.

[@maiqsolution]

Nice lady with good explaination

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching!

[@barbarajean426]

I used a red pigment in a gloss and I could not for the life of me get it to mix. I ended up trashing it.

[@Turtl3slandwaves_1234]

Is mica safe for skin!?!?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes :) cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/mica-0

[@miyacake]

Hi I just want to ask if i can use this in wate

[@josephinejacobs2159]

Thank you Great and helpful video.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching!

[@walaahegazy6529]

hey isn't aluminum a heavy metal? that is a long term danger to be absorbed through the skin

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No, it's not-a very simple and fast google search will tell you as much.

[@BrooklynnElfKitty]

If I am allergic to titanium dioxide, does that mean I am allergic or other oxides like zinc? I have been googling EVERYWHERE because titanium dioxide for sure breaks me out anytime it touches my skin which is heart breaking to me!! I’m trying to find good alternatives to using those in my own cosmetics!!!! Thanks so much loved this video!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Probably not, but I am not a doctor. That is a real bummer-titanium dioxide is really hard to avoid and really hard to replace :(

[@glacialimpala]

Are you sure it's the pigment and not other ingredients? You can't be allergic to 'oxides' because oxidation is just adding Oxygen atoms (and you breathe Oxygen). Titanium allergies are also almost unheard of, that's why we use it for implants.

[@goldiebrown9826]

That's video is so cool

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you!

[@radha6341]

The issue where can I get these in india 😂😂

[@mkdn-ix4ds]

Čisto da se razbereme, poznavam samo makedonski Romi 🏢🇲🇰👓