What You’ll Make

A collection of rich, glossy neutral lip shades using Luxe Base (Flexagel ME) and the full Divine Chocolate Color Set — from sheer cocoa to deep espresso.

Batch Size: 50 g per shade

Makes approximately five 10 g gloss tubes per formula.

Core Base Formula (Per Shade)

• Luxe Base (Flexagel ME) – 50 g

• Lip Liquid Color – 0.5–1 g (15–30 drops)

• Flavoring Oil – 0.25–0.5 g

Shade Studies (Using the Full Set)

Included Shades:

• Chocolate Brown

• Log Cabin

• Bronze Pearl

• Roasted Chestnut

• Pigment Black

Study 1 — Sheer Cocoa Gloss

• Luxe Base – 50 g

• Chocolate Brown – 10–15 drops

Result: Soft, wearable brown wash.

Lesson: Sheer control.

Study 2 — Warm Caramel Neutral

• Luxe Base – 50 g

• Roasted Chestnut – 20–25 drops

Result: Warm fall-inspired gloss.

Lesson: Undertone warmth.

Study 3 — Bronzed Glow

• Luxe Base – 48 g

• Bronze Pearl – 2 g

• Log Cabin – 10 drops

Result: Shimmering bronzed gloss.

Lesson: Pearl + depth layering.

Study 4 — Deep Espresso Gloss

• Luxe Base – 48–49 g

• Chocolate Brown – 20 drops

• Pigment Black – 2–5 drops

Result: Bold, dramatic neutral.

Lesson: Controlled deepening with black.

Important: Add Pigment Black slowly — it is powerful.

What You’re Learning

• How to control intensity

• How to adjust undertones

• How to layer pearl over depth

• How to deepen shades without muddiness

• How small drop adjustments change tone

Maker Guidelines

• Add color gradually — especially Pigment Black.

• Stir gently to minimize bubbles.

• Test on white surface and on skin.

• Let gloss rest before filling.

• Do not exceed 10% total additions without stability testing.

Neutrals teach discipline. If you can control brown depth, you can control any color family.