Twinkle Apothecary
Shimmer Balms: for lips, cheeks, eyes
Shimmer Balms: for lips, cheeks, eyes
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- Handmade
- Vegan
- 100% Natural
You're a natural beauty
And you're already glowing thanks to your Twinkle skincare routine, so all you need now is a touch of sheer, light-reflecting color from these healing plant-based tinted balms. There. Gorgeous!
These multitasking, buildable shades can be used on your lips, cheeks, and eyes, or anywhere you'd like to highlight and contour for an easy no-makeup-makeup look. Use a light swipe for minimal color, or layer on more for more depth. These little eco tubes are about to become your easiest, healthiest makeup ever!
How you use them
Apply: straight from the tube to your cheeks, lips, eyes, or anywhere you want to highlight or contour. Feel free to also use your fingertips, a makeup brush, or a sponge.
Build, layer, or mix & match: apply more for more color payoff, or layer over a shimmer powder to add more dimension and glow. Get creative. Shimmer balms are sheer, easy to use, and impossible to mess up. No makeup skills required!
Tip: apply a layer of setting powder under and over your color to set your look.
The colors
Highlights (most sheer)
- Diamond is a white shimmer with larger sparkles
- Fluorite is an iridescent lilac with larger sparkles
- Highlight is a nude-peach shimmer with white/gold/beige undertones
- Citrine is a yellow gold shimmer with larger sparkles
Pinks and reds
- Rose quartz is a light frosted pink/gold highlight
- Mother of pearl is a neutral tan/pink shimmer with iridescent lilac undertones
- Pink tourmaline is a bright pink shimmer with large diamond sparkles
- Coral is a soft orange with shimmery pink undertones
- Fire opal is a warm, reddish pink coral with large diamond sparkles
- Carnelian is a vibrant and rich (not sheer!) red-orange
- Ruby is a sheer, berry red with pink undertones
- Garnet is a deep brownish burgundy
Neutrals
- Sandstone is a warm, honeyed beige
- Bronze is a golden dark brown/tan
Seasonal colors for Fall/Winter 2024
- Ginger Snap is a warm, golden brownish tan
- Sugar Plum is a deep but sheer berry red with pink and purple undertones
Ingredients
shea butter, organic sunflower oil, red raspberry seed oil, candelilla wax, mica* iron oxide, tapioca starch, non-gmo tocopherol oil (vitamin E), lavender essential oil
*mica blends:
- Rose quartz Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), tin oxide (CI 77861), Caesalpinia Sappan bark extract, iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Citrine Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Diamond Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), tin oxide (CI 77861)
- Highlight Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Bronze Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Sandstone Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Fire Opal Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77491), tin oxide (CI 77861), Caesalpinia Sappan bark extract
- Mother of Pearl Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), tin oxide (CI 77861), Caesalpinia Sappan bark extract, iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Pink Tourmaline Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), tin oxide (CI 77861)
- Ruby Mica (CI 77019), iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Garnet Mica (CI 77019), iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Coral Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), tin oxide (CI 77861), Caesalpinia Sappan bark extract, iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Carnelian Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Sugar Plum Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77491) tin oxide (CI 77861), Caesalpinia Sappan bark extract, ferric ferrocyanide
- Ginger Snap Mica (CI 77019), iron oxide (CI 77491)












About Twinkle Apothecary
Lo-Fi Beauty for Modern Humans
Lo-fi (fidelity) is a production quality in which elements usually regarded as imperfections are present, sometimes as a deliberate choice.
Welcome,
To my world of plant-based, slow beauty. Twinkle Apothecary is a one-person, artisan craft business, founded in 2015, and owned and operated by me, Stefanie.
I create 100% botanical-based fragrances for all genders, with minimal, low-waste, vegan skincare and makeup to minimize your routine.
These are old-school, stripped down, pared-back products, that are as close to nature as it gets. Made by hand with no fillers, no preservatives, and nothing cutting edge.
I don’t believe in miracle products. I do believe that sticking to a consistent routine which nourishes and supports your skin’s natural ability to balance and heal itself can produce results that feel like a miracle in a world that’s constantly trying to convince you to buy the next new thing.
My goal is to make personal care simple, sustainable, and joyful, so that you can live your life free from the labor of trying to achieve unattainable beauty standards.
Twinkle Apothecary is a minimalist brand. I'm always looking for the simplest way to do things, not only in my formulations, but also in my business operations and my approach to packaging and design. To me, it's what's inside the bottles that really counts - that's why each product has a simple label with a QR code, which you can scan to see the full product details and instructions. I offer just a handful of skincare products, which can be customized to meet your specific needs. I truly believe that less is more.
And if you'd like to take a break from beauty routines to explore your connection to the beauty of the earth through natural fragrances, you're in the right place. (Perfumery is my passion!)
I hope you enjoy your time exploring my handmade creations. Thanks for stopping by!
- Stefanie -

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I purchased the Fire Opal and Garnet and they are simply stunning! I love that I can use them on my lips, cheeks, and eyes. They leave a light but rich stain color and can be used alone or paired with a highlighter or lip color!
That's so great to hear, I'm glad you're enjoying these!
I have these in sandstone and mother of pearl and they work really well on me. They're sheer and very natural looking; I prefer the tubes since for me they are easier to use . I look forward to trying more colors
I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Thanks so much for the nice review!
I added the ruby shimmer to my collection, and it is a gorgeous, buildable berry. It's very moisturizing for a tinted lip balm, but still works beautifully as a cheek color. The tubes look small at first, but the size is deceiving - my tube of mother of pearl has lasted for months and there is still plenty left. Can't go wrong with these little cuties.
Aren't they just so cute and fun to use?! So glad you're loving the color - thank you!
The new shimmer balm is in the cutest tube and it is easy to use. I love the way it looks on my cheeks and lips. I ordered the ruby and just a smudge on the cheeks and lips and I’m off.
Aren't the new tubes so fun to use?! So glad you're loving them, thanks for the review!
The shimmer balms are one of my favorite multi-purpose products -- I use mine as lip gloss, cheek color, and sometimes even eye color! Love the ability to minimize my makeup collection with these beautiful multi-purpose products made with healthy ingredients.
Wonderful! I'm so glad you're loving using the shimmer balms to minimize and glow! Thanks for the great review!
FAQs
Shipping
Twinkle Apothecary is a one-person handmade production studio. Most items are handmade to order, so please allow 5 business days for processing before your order ships.
Please allow 7-10 business days for order processing during sales and special promotions.
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Returns
All sales are final. Start with a sample to find out how this product will work for you.
If your order arrives damaged, please email stefanie@twinkleapothecary.com ASAP for replacement options.
Contact
For questions about this product: Click on the button that says "Ask a question." I will respond here ASAP.
Email stefanie@twinkleapothecary.com for order inquiries.
I am not on social media and do not message/DM through social media apps. Your Instagram or Facebook message will not be seen. Please also note that I do not provide free skincare consultations or medical advice.
Contact your doctor if you have questions about using essential oils, or any of my natural products, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a compromised immune system.
Ingredients
FAQ: Where do you get your essential oils?
A: Eden Botanicals, Lotus Garden, and Organic Infusions
Carrier oil, butter, wax suppliers: Those listed above, plus: From Nature With Love, Majestic Mountain Sage, Bulk Naturals, Mountain Rose Herbs.
Colors and micas are from Making Cosmetics.
Natural flours, starches: Bob's Red Mill
As per the requirements of PETA's Beauty without Bunnies program, I have confirmed that all of these suppliers are cruelty free and I only use ingredients that do not contain animal products.
FAQ: This product has a slightly different color/texture/scent than the last time I ordered. Did you change the formula?
A: No. I would never change the formula or add an additional ingredient without updating the ingredient list on the product page. If there is a big change to a product or formula I will usually make a bold banner notification at the top of the page and also send an email letting my customers know about the update.
While it's always possible that I made a mistake during production, most likely what you're noticing here is the natural variations in these ingredients from lot to lot. Every bottle, tub, and jar of oil, wax, butter, etc., that I receive from my suppliers has a slightly different consistency, color, and odor because nature is not uniform. Different climates and growing conditions affect each harvest, distillation, etc. Products containing rosehip oil, blueberry seed oil, and shea butter tend to have the most variation from lot to lot.
Because I am a very small business and prefer to keep my store of supplies as fresh as possible, I do not buy big bulk orders of ingredients so there are often small, subtle changes from batch to batch.
This is the beauty of completely natural, small batch products and it's what makes them so effectively healing as they do not contain the fillers or texturizers that big manufacturers use to achieve a consistent bulk product.
Please note that as of February 2025 I have had to change to a new variety of shea butter which has a different consistency than the butter I've used for the past few years. You may notice that your butter product has a slight grainy feel at first touch, but it should still melt smoothly into your skin once it warms to your body heat.
I also use these products on my face and body every single day, and quality is of the utmost importance to me. If you have any other questions feel free to post them here on the product page or email me: stefanie@twinkleapothecary.com
Refills
Mail-in refills are available to paid members of the Twinkle Apothecary Patreon community. Bottle return shipping is free, and refills are 20% off the retail price.
For more information about refilling your bottles at home, click here.
Subscriptions
Boxes: The Surprise Scent Monthly and Off the Menu subscriptions work the same way. To sign up, place your order by the 14th of each month by 12 pm US central time. The boxes (or envelopes) will ship on the 15th, or next business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday.
Ordering after the 14th at noon puts you on the list for the next month's box.
Example: To sign up for a January Subscription box, you can order anytime between December 14th at 12:00 pm - January 14th at 11:59 am.
Ordering on January 14th at 12:00 pm or after will sign you up for the February box.
What's in the next box: The next month's Off the Menu item and a hint for the upcoming Surprise Scent will be revealed on the respective product pages after the 14th at noon each month. Be sure to check the product pages on the afternoon of the 14th to see what's in the next month's box, especially if you are not subscribed to my email list or push notifications!
You will always be charged for the next month's box each month on the same day (and exact time) that you placed your original order. If you would like to cancel or skip a month, you'll need to do so before your charge date. If you are not able to cancel before you're charged, simply email me to be refunded any time before I make the products on the afternoon of the 14th.
If you sign up for multiple subscription boxes (fun!) I will ship them all together to you on the 15th and refund any excess shipping fees.
For regular subscribe-and-save recurring product orders: your item will ship within 1-5 business days from the time you place your order.
Split-shipment policy: If you are ordering other, non-subscription items at the same time as your subscription box (Off the Menu, or Surprise Scent,) and you would like to receive your non-subscription items before the 15th, please place a separate order. I can only double-ship your order if the other items in your order qualify for free shipping on their own. If you've ordered enough to qualify for free shipping but want me to hold the other items to ship at the same time as your subscription products, great! Feel free to leave a note with your order and let me know!
All subscriptions are self-service.
How to cancel: You may cancel your order any time before your next charge date by logging into your account and clicking on the "My Subscriptions" button. If you are unable to cancel before you're charged, please email me to be refunded ASAP, before I make and ship your product. I cannot refund products that have already been made and/or shipped.
How to edit: To cancel, pause, switch items, add additional products, notes, or coupons to your subscription orders and to edit your subscription shipping address, simply log into your account and click on the "My Subscriptions" button. The process for editing your recurring order in the portal is so easy! If you are unable to access your account for any reason, please email me and I'm happy to help.
If you move: you are responsible for updating your shipping address before your next charge date. Orders shipped to the wrong address will not be refunded or replaced. I am happy to help you update your address, but you will need to email me before your order ships!
PLEASE NOTE: Updating your subscription order address is a SEPARATE ACTION from updating the default address on your Twinkle customer account. Update both to make sure you get your order. The subscription order address can be edited in the subscription portal (accessed by clicking on the "my subscriptions" button.)
Leave a note
To leave a note at checkout - add the items you'd like to purchase to your cart. When you're ready to checkout, click on the shopping cart icon at the upper right of the screen. You'll see a box where you can type in a note. Type away!
Make sure to press the black "checkout" button when you're ready to checkout so your note doesn't get cut off. If you select one of the express-pay buttons (PayPal, G-Pay, ShopPay, etc.,) your note will get cut off.
You can still pay using one of the express options when you get to the checkout page, but you'll need to press the black checkout button to get there first!

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Let customers speak for us
from 1447 reviewsI ordered some fragrances that I have never tried before this month. I wanted a sweet, spring, sunny fragrance, and I found it in Tropic Flora. It is sweet, floral, and not too strong. It’s just what I was looking for. I will definitely be ordering a larger bottle of it soon.

I’ve been using Twinkle’s skincare since 2019. I have tried SO many products over the years. I have acne prone skin, and her gentle cleanser, toner, and moisturizing oils have calmed my skin, leaving my skin so well hydrated, refreshed, and calmed. And it smells so amazing (especially the rejuvenating blend). As a mom it feels hard to have time for myself, and these products make me feel like I am getting a little trip to the spa each day. Thank you for your intentional, clean and effective products!
I love the spritz! The lavender scent is clean and fresh

I purchased Clean Slate, and I am in love! It’s is a wonderful fresh but softly sensual scent. My husband also loves it and has threatened to steal it from me.

I purchased the Fire Opal and Garnet and they are simply stunning! I love that I can use them on my lips, cheeks, and eyes. They leave a light but rich stain color and can be used alone or paired with a highlighter or lip color!

The butter is amazing for these dry months and keeps my skin moisturized, plump, and hydrated! It’s leaves a lovely glow well after application and works great under makeup. Obsessed 😍

I use it on my face every morning and every night. My skin loves it.

This is the one product I've used for years without fail! It calms, cleans and makes my face feel really soft. I currently use the whole Twinkle skincare set and love it, but I've used the toner along with many other products in the past, and it always works. I have very sensitive skin and it never irritates and even calms my face if other products have caused irritation. Highly recommend!

Don’t be scared by the word stain. It is AMAZING.. The color is lovely. Dare I say a rose glow of pleasure.

I love these shimmer balms for creating the perfect glowy look for fall. I am using ginger snap on my eyes and as a highlighter, with sugar plum fairy on my cheeks and lips. I appreciate the buildable sheer color and beautiful shimmer!

Love the cleanser. My skin feels great and looks great. It’s really helped clear up any underlying clogged pores. Will definitely continue to use and order.

I absolutely LOVE this scent! It feels effortless, unique, woodsy but warm…if only my perfume bottles were bottomless! 😉

Just like a cool fall day! Lots of light layered notes all wrapped up in a warm, earthy base. I really enjoy this one!

I have sensitive, reactive skin so I get the oil without any added essential oils. It’s gentle, moisturizing, and makes my skin very happy!

I absolutely love this shampoo, and it's a great value, one bottle lasts months (for short/pixie hair!)
