Easy, foolproof gloss for first-time makers. This step is intentionally simple. One base. One color method. Fast mixing and reliable results.
WHAT YOU'LL USE:
1. TKB Luxe Gloss Base
A smooth, balanced gloss base that’s easy to work with and very forgiving.
2. Lip Liquid Colors
Beginner-friendly liquid colorants that blend evenly with minimal effort.
3. Vitamin E
Adds moisture and improves slip.
4. Flavoring Oil
Gives your gloss a polished, professional finish.
Why this works:
• No grinding or pre-dispersion required
• Very low risk of speckling
• Consistent color every time
• Ideal for learning how lip gloss behaves
Basic Rookie Lip Gloss Recipe (Percent Formula)
Total batch size: 50 ml Yield: ~9–10 lip gloss tubes (5–5.5 ml each)
Formula (by percentage)
- 95% – TKB Luxe Gloss Base
- 3% – Lip Liquid Color
- 1% – Vitamin E Oil
- 1% – Flavoring Oil
Total: 100%
Mixing Order (Beginner-Friendly)
- Add TKB Luxe Gloss Base (95%) to your mixing container
- Mix in Lip Liquid Color (3%) until fully uniform
- Stir in Vitamin E (1%)
- Add Flavoring Oil (1%) and mix thoroughly
- Let rest 15–30 minutes to allow bubbles to settle before filling
Use syringe, pipette or icing bag to fill lip gloss tubes.
Guided color play with built-in wearability.
This step introduces the TKB Color-Shift Gloss Base, a pH-responsive base that applies clear and transforms into a natural pink tint on the lips.
WHAT YOU'LL USE:
Why this works:
• Even bold pigments still finish pink-toned on the lips
• Color-shift effect softens experimental colors
• Encourages creativity with guardrails
Color-Shift Creative Lip Gloss Recipe (Percent Formula)
Total batch size: 50 ml Yield: ~9–10 lip gloss tubes (5–5.5 ml each)
Formula (by percentage)
- 94% – TKB Color-Shift Gloss Base
- 2% – Pigment or Mica Powders
- 3% – Lip Liquid Colors
- 1% – Flavoring Oil
Total: 100%
Mixing Instructions
- Measure 94% Color-Shift Gloss Base into a mixing container.
- Slowly blend in 2% pigment or mica, mixing thoroughly to avoid speckling.
- Add 3% Lip Liquid Color and mix until fully uniform.
- Stir in 1% Flavoring Oil.
- Let rest 15–30 minutes to allow air bubbles to settle before filling tubes.
Use syringe, pipette or icing bag to fill lip gloss tubes
Full creative control with pigment powders.
This step is for makers who want complete control over color intensity, tone, and finish.
WHAT YOU'LL USE:
Important Notes:
• Powder colorants take longer to mix
• Incomplete dispersion may cause speckling
• Always test a small batch first
