Shimmer Powders: for eyes and cheeks
Shimmer Powders: for eyes and cheeks
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- Handmade
- Vegan
- 100% Natural
Shimmer Powders
Multipurpose glow makers. Use these loose powders as eyeshadow, or blush, dust them on your body, or add them to any DIY beauty application you can dream up.
The colors
Seasonal: Ginger Snap
A warm, golden, honeyed tan/brown
Highlights
- Diamond is a white shimmer with large sparkles
- Fluorite is an iridescent lilac with large sparkles
- Highlight is a nude-peach shimmer with white/gold/beige undertones
- Citrine is a yellow gold shimmer with large sparkles
Pinks/Reds/Purples
- Rose quartz is a light frosted pink/gold highlight
- Amethyst is an iridescent highlight with purplish pink tones.
- Mother of pearl is a neutral tan/pink shimmer with iridescent lilac undertones
- Pink tourmaline is a bright pink shimmer with large diamond sparkles
- Fire opal is a warm, reddish pink coral with large diamond sparkles
Greens/Blues
- Moonstone is a light frosted blue with large sparkles
- Jade is an iridescent light green with gold undertones
Neutrals
- Obsidian is a dark grayish shimmer with purple undertones
- Hematite is silver
- Sandstone is a warm, honeyed beige
- Bronze is a golden dark brown/tan
Instructions
As makeup: apply to eyelids, cheeks, or anywhere you want to highlight using a makeup brush, sponge, powder puff, or your fingertips. Get creative. Shimmer powders are endlessly versatile and sheer enough that they're impossible to mess up.
They're also buildable: simply apply more for a brighter color. You can slightly dampen your makeup brush, sponge, or finger before dipping it into the jar for even more color payoff. Just be sure to keep the contents of the jar mostly dry for storage.
If you prefer, you can also mix these powders with a drop of facial oil for a more sheer, spreadable color.
As body shimmer: lightly dust onto your body using a makeup brush, sponge, or powder puff.
Layer: Shimmer powders add dimension and allow you to change up your look when layered under the Twinkle Apothecary shimmer balms.
DIY: funnel approximately 1/4 teaspoon into a 2 oz jar of body oil, facial serum, body powder, or dry shampoo for a subtle shimmery glow.
Learn more: Shimmer Serum DIY recipes
Ingredients
- Amethyst shimmer Mica (CI 77019), ferric ferrocyanide, tin oxide (CI 77861), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Caesalpinia Sappan bark extract
- Rose quartz Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), tin oxide (CI 77861), Caesalpinia Sappan bark extract, iron oxide (CI 77491)
- Fluorite Mica (CI 77019), iron oxide, titanium dioxide, tin oxide (CI 77861)
- Obsidian Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77499), ferric ferrocyanide, tin oxide (CI 77861), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Caesalpinia Sappan bark extract
- 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)
- Jade Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77491), Silica, chromium oxide green (CI 77288)
- Moonstone Mica (CI77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), tin oxide (CI 77861), bismuth oxychloride (CI 77163), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (CI 77510), calcium stearate
- Hematite Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxide (CI 77491)
Product FAQs
Can I see more swatches?
This (my left forearm) is all I can offer for now as a one-person business. I encourage everyone to order small samples, and post reviews with pictures here so shoppers can see what these look like on other skin tones.
Consider joining Patreon for more behind the scenes views (selfies, videos, blogs...) of Twinkle Apothecary makeup in action.
How do I use these without making a mess?
You don't. This isn't makeup that you can toss in your gym bag or do in the car on the way to work. (Please never do that, by the way.) Leaving these colors loose (as opposed to pressing them down into a compact) was a purposeful decision - so that they could be used in any number of DIY applications. For a more travel-friendly product, check out the shimmer balms.
Ok, one tip: utilize the lid of the jar to tap off excess powder. You can also sprinkle some powder into the lid and work from there instead of dipping your brush/finger directly into the jar.
What is the shelf life?
These colors have an indefinite shelf life when kept dry. Good news, because it can take years for you to use them up!
I have another question...
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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 -
I received a fluorite shimmer balm sample with an order and I loved it so I bought the shimmer balm and powder as well. Looking at the color online I never would have bought it but seeing it in person is different- it looks darker and more purpley online but it’s light and buildable in person. It reminds me of the 90’s / Y2K color scheme and I love it. My daughter, 4, loves to get “made up” whenever I’m doing my makeup and I feel okay putting a little on her because a) it’s safer and I know what’s in it and b) it’s so light you can’t even tell it’s on but she thinks she’s wearing makeup so it’s great.
Yes, a fresh take on the Y2K shimmery color scheme is exactly what I was going for here! I have to apply the lighter colors more thickly to get them to show up in the photos so it does look quite purple online but it's really more of a sheer highlight color normally. That's such an important point to share! Thanks so much for the review!
I tried the bronze shimmer powder and it’s just the right color to use on my eyelids. It is easy to use and there is a lot of powder in the tube. It is a shade darker than my other eye color so it gives a bit of shading without being too heavy.
I'm so glad you're loving the bronze color! Thanks for sharing your review!
I love the bronze shimmer powder. I use it in place of gel bronzer and I feel better knowing the ingredients are better for my skin.
I'm so glad you're loving it! Thank you for the review :)
fire opal shimmer powder is a beautiful color and has a fun, subtle shimmer to it. i ordered a sample of the sandstone and it's a really pretty, everyday color for eyelids.
Fire Opal is a really fun one! I'm so glad you're enjoying them. Thanks for the review!
I’ve been using these shimmers for years! My favorite has been Sandstone and I tried a few more colors more recently and absolutely love them too. They’re so fun with the perfect amount of shimmer for daytime or nighttime. Such a fan!
I'm so glad you're enjoying all of the colors! Thanks for the review!
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from 1422 reviewsThis 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!
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I absolutely love this shampoo, and it's a great value, one bottle lasts months (for short/pixie hair!)
This smells really good! I’m not a perfume person but maybe I am now? Perhaps I just wasn’t wearing the right perfumes? This smells like warmth and fall and kinda like a cozy winter night. It’s not too strong and doesn’t overpower me/others. Lasts the perfect amount of time.
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
It really does work! I’ve been using it more lately postpartum (thanks hormones) and I can tell a difference in the morning if I use this right before bed. I’m not a fan on the fragrance BUT that’s the tea tree oil I assume and it’s doing its job so I’ll absolutely take the good with the bad.
Twinkle’s skincare has been consistently outstanding for years. I just recently purchased the starter skincare set - getting back to the basics of taking care of my skin. My pores were clogged, my skin was dry/flaking and my acne was getting worse, so when I went back through what has worked for me in the past I knew Twinkle’s skincare was the answer. I have used every product in this set for a month day and night, and my skin has drastically improved. I’ve felt more confident too! The smell of the rejuvenating toner has and always will be one of my favorites. The cleanser leaves my skin feeling clean but not dry. The facial oil is a legitimate must have of any skincare routine and I can’t believe more people don’t know about the benefits. The butter is soft and ultra lightweight .My skin is moisturized and happy! Acne is cleared, dryness is gone. Start here, you will be so happy with the results,
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I feel so fancy using this under my eyes! Smells nice and keeps eyes bright. I also put it in my lashes!