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Please note: I have no idea where to get Ronaspheres any more. I used to get them at Voyageur, now no one carries them. You can try using sericite mica or another type of filler when you are working with oil or oil-in-water products. Concealer sticks are intended to be used as a spot concealer,...
Yes, I know this is technically a picture of a light coverage oil including foundation – one you’ve seen for a few days – but I like to illustrate my posts with pictures, when I can, and I forgot to take a picture of my oil free foundation! I have oily, acne prone, red, aging...
We create heavier coverage foundations by including titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Both of these ingredients add whitening and opacity to a formula. You will want to use oil soluble titanium dioxide, although water soluble will work in an emulsified formula. I’m going to suggest you try making a light foundation first as a test...
Ronaspheres are ideal for inclusion in emulsions and anhydrous products, so when creating a liquid foundation, these would be your first choice as a filler to offer oil absorbency (ironic, considering you’re putting it in oil!) and light refraction in a light to medium coverage foundation. If you want a more medium to heavy coverage...
When I posted the translucent and opaque foundation bases, I wasn’t happy with the colours I had either tried or created, so I didn’t post any. Now I’ve had a chance to play around a bit, and I wanted to share! I’ve been using the opaque base, but you can use the translucent base for...