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Bronzer and Contour Sticks

Cream Bronzer Stick

Container: 10ml twist-up tube
Batch Size: 50g (makes ~5 tubes)
Finish: Warm, sun-kissed glow

Base Formula (50g)

  • Grass-Fed Tallow: 35g (70%)

  • Jojoba Oil (or Squalane): 8g (16%)

  • Non-Nano Zinc Oxide: 5g (10%) - optional, less than foundation

  • Kaolin Clay: 1-2g (2-4%)

  • Vitamin E Oil: 0.5g (1%)

Bronzer Pigments

For Light/Medium Skin:

  • Brown Iron Oxide: 3g

  • Red Iron Oxide: 1g

  • Yellow Iron Oxide: 0.8g

  • Optional: Bronze mica 0.5-1g for subtle shimmer

For Deep Almond Skin:

  • Brown Iron Oxide: 4g

  • Red Iron Oxide: 1.2g

  • Yellow Iron Oxide: 0.8g

  • Optional: Bronze mica 0.5-1g

Instructions

  1. Mix pigments with jojoba oil first (prevents clumping)

  2. Melt tallow

  3. Combine pigment mixture with melted tallow

  4. Add zinc oxide (if using), kaolin clay, and vitamin E

  5. Pour into tubes

  6. Set 24 hours

5. Cream Contour Stick

Container: 10ml twist-up tube
Batch Size: 50g (makes ~5 tubes)
Finish: Cool-toned, sculpting (different from bronzer)

Base Formula (50g)

Same base as bronzer:

  • Grass-Fed Tallow: 35g (70%)

  • Jojoba Oil: 8g (16%)

  • Non-Nano Zinc Oxide: 5g (10%)

  • Kaolin Clay: 1-2g (2-4%)

  • Vitamin E Oil: 0.5g (1%)

Contour Pigments (Cooler Tone)

  • Brown Iron Oxide: 3.5g

  • Red Iron Oxide: 0.3g (much less warmth than bronzer)

  • Yellow Iron Oxide: 0.5g

  • Tiny pinch Black Iron Oxide (optional, for cooler tone)

Adjustment for Deep Skin

  • Use 4-5g total pigment

  • Maintain cooler ratios (less red)

Pressed Kaolin Setting Powder

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