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Shimmer Balm

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You're a natural beauty:

All you need is a touch of sheer, light-reflecting color from these healing plant-based tinted balms. 

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)

        Formulated without:

        Synthetics
        Isolates
        Fillers

        Parabens
        Phthalates
        Forever chemicals

        Shimmer Balm

        Twinkle Terms to Know:

        Layering Fragrances: sheer, single-note accords that can be worn alone, or layered together to create your own scent. Collect the bottles individually, or select a pre-made layering fragrance blend.

        Stand-Alone Fragrances: more concentrated and complex fragrances comprised of top, middle, and base note accords, meant to be worn alone.

        Natural fragrance FAQs:

        Why naturals?

        Because synthetic fragrances give me a headache! As an HSP with an extremely sensitive nose, I've always loved the idea of perfume, but wearing it made me sick until I discovered natural fragrance materials like essential oils, CO2 extractions, and absolutes.

        I don’t know if natural perfumes are the safer or more sustainable choice. I can tell you that I LOVE the way real plants and flowers smell! I also love the way that wearing natural perfume makes me feel. It’s subtle, intricate, and wears close to the skin, allowing a more personal and grounding mind-body experience to unfold.

        If you're looking for a budget-friendly fragrance that will last all day and night to give you the most "bang for your buck" you are on the wrong website. And that's ok! There's nothing wrong with synthetic fragrance materials, they're just not my thing.

        If you're looking for something more complex that will interact with your body chemistry to make you feel more peaceful and connected to the earth, I think you'll find something to enjoy from Twinkle Apothecary.

        100% natural perfume is DIFFERENT, so please forget everything you think you know about perfume. Really - mainstream perfumes take a lot of creative liberty with fragrance notes, so many people are confused when they smell the real thing and it’s not the same. Samples are your friends. Friends don’t let friends waste precious earth materials that they aren’t going to enjoy. 

        Keep in mind that there is an inherent “earthy” quality to these ingredients, as they literally come out of the ground. This is a turn-off for some, but I find that what many people think of as “earthy” actually smells “fresh” to me. I guess to me, "fresh" equals "real."

        How long does it last?

        That depends on your individual nose and body chemistry. I’ve listed the approximate wear time in the product descriptions as tested on myself, but I have a very sharp nose.

        These fragrances are dynamic and meant to unfold and change over time. The top note ingredients will always dissipate more quickly than the middle/heart notes, while the base notes should remain on your skin for some time. 

        It is a myth that oil-based or solid fragrances last longer. If longevity is a top priority for you, try a sample of both the alcohol and oil based options to see which one lasts longer on your skin. 

        These perfumes are full-strength and ready to wear as-is. Mixing your perfume into a carrier oil or other moisturizer will only dilute the fragrance, making it less strong and long wearing. Instead, consider layering your perfume over the matching body oil to moisturize your skin  and boost the scent. 

        We live in an overly fragranced world, and 100% natural fragrances can easily be overwhelmed by strongly scented laundry detergents, hand soaps, lotions, etc., so consider switching to unscented (or naturally scented) products to ensure that your natural Twinkle perfume shines through.

        How to layer the layering fragrances?

        Apply the base note (or heaviest, strongest) scent first. Once it dries and/or settles into your skin a bit, apply one or more middle note fragrances over it. Then, finish with the lightest, top note fragrance as a final touch. 

        Or, do whatever you want and change it up as you see fit. There aren’t actually any rules!

        Other fragrance FAQs

        Are all of your ingredients organic? 

        No, everything is all-natural and 100% botanical based but some of the more obscure ingredients aren’t available as an organically grown option. (And in some instances the conventionally grown ingredient smells better!)

        The oil and alcohol perfume bases are organic. 

        How do you ensure your ingredients are sustainable and child labor free? 

        I source from reputable, responsible, cruelty-free suppliers, whom I’ve come to trust to provide me with the highest quality ingredients available over my past decade as a natural perfumer. If you would like to vet them yourself, feel free to do so. My main supplier is Eden’s Botanicals, and I also have some ingredients from Organic Infusions, Lotus Garden, and Aftelier Perfumes. 

        Which is better? Oil, alcohol, or solid perfume? 

        There isn’t one better option. They all have pros and cons! I’m partial to the alcohol based sprays but oil based perfumes seem to be more popular.

        Which of your fragrances are more masculine or suitable for men? 

        Everything here is gender-neutral. Read through the descriptions and try a sample of anything that sounds good to you. 

        What if I get a rash? 

        Stop using the product and make a note of all of the ingredients listed in the product for future reference. I cannot be responsible for everyone’s allergies and do not offer refunds. Always start with a sample first. 

        I’m pregnant, which of your perfumes should I avoid? 

        Congratulations! That is a question for a doctor, not a perfumer. 

        ORGANIC

        PETA approved vegan & cruelty free

        Gender Neutral

        MADE BY HAND

        Since 2015

        Customer Reviews

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        Schuyler R.
        Stunning

        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!

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        Christa W.
        Beautiful

        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!

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        Claire C.
        Yet another winner

        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!

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