DIY Jelly Highlighter
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Prep Time
5 minutes
3-Ingredient Jelly Highlighter You Can Make at Home!
Looking to add a radiant, dewy glow to your makeup routine without breaking the bank? This DIY jelly highlighter is your new best friend! With its cool, bouncy texture and stunning shimmer, it's not only gorgeous on your skin—it's a blast to make.
This homemade jelly highlighter combines hydrating ingredients with your favorite pigment for a customizable glow that rivals any store-bought version. Whether you're into a subtle sheen or full-on cosmic sparkle, this recipe is super flexible and skin-friendly. Plus, it feels refreshingly light and smooth, melting into your skin for that perfect lit-from-within look.
What's Inside This Glow-Giving Formula
Each ingredient in this highlighter isn't just for looks—they're packed with skin benefits too. Here’s what makes this DIY so skin-friendly and effective:
1. Aloevera Gel
Function: Base | Hydration | Soothing
· Why we love it:
Aloe Vera is a natural skincare superstar. It’s packed with vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants. These help protect the skin from environmental damage and premature aging. It also has anti-inflammatory and cooling properties, making it perfect for soothing irritated or sun-kissed skin.
· Skin benefits:
Deeply hydrates and locks in moisture.
Calms redness and inflammation.
Leaves a smooth, non-greasy finish—perfect for a gel base.
2. Rose Gold Mica Powder
Function: Natural shimmer | Color tint
· Why we love it:
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that adds luminosity and sparkle without harsh chemicals. The rose gold hue not only gives the gel a beautiful tone but also enhances your skin’s natural glow with a subtle shimmer that catches the light perfectly.
· Skin benefits:
Adds a soft, radiant glow without clogging pores.
Gives skin a sun-kissed, healthy appearance.
3. Vegetable Glycerine Liquid
Function: Humectant | Moisture booster | Dewy finish
· Why we love it:
Vegetable Glycerin is a plant-based humectant, meaning it draws water into the skin and keeps it there. Just one drop in your shimmer gel helps create that soft-focus, dewy effect we all love, especially for daytime glow or natural makeup looks.
· Skin benefits:
Helps retain moisture and prevent dryness.
Smoothens rough patches and improves skin texture.
Enhances the skin's protective barrier.
(Optional: A drop of your favorite essential oil for a subtle scent)
Purenso® Ingredients
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the aloe Vera gel and vegetable glycerin. Mix well until the texture is smooth and evenly blended.
Add the rose gold mica powder gradually. Mix thoroughly to avoid any clumps.
Stir until it reaches a jelly-like consistency. If it's too thick, add a tiny bit more aloe Vera. If it's too thin, add a pinch more mica or let it sit to thicken slightly.
Transfer your jelly highlighter into a clean, small jar or container with a lid. An old eye shadow pot or sample jar works great!
Recipe Video
Recipe Note
How to Use:
- Use your fingertip or a small makeup brush to apply a small amount of the jelly highlighter to the high points of your face—cheekbones, brow bones, the bridge of your nose, and Cupid's bow.
- Dab and blend gently into the skin for a natural, radiant glow.
- It layers beautifully over both bare skin and makeup for that effortless, glassy finish.
Pro Tip: You can customize the mica color to match your vibe—Rose Pink, Ruby red.
The glow is yours to create!
