We have been so excited to launch the new lip balm and gloss bases the last few weeks and thought a blog post going over how to use them was the perfect way to celebrate! The Natural Lip Balm, Avocado & Aloe Vegan Lip Balm, and Natural Lip Gloss Base are all packaged similarly and usage instructions are almost the same. The new Gel Lip Gloss Base is a bit different, and we’ll break it down below!
Lip Balm Bases & Natural Lip Gloss Base Instructions
1) Weigh the base you need into a microwave-safe mixing cup. Ideally, a small cup that is easy to pour from is best.
2) Heat the Natural Base in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals. The base does not need to be screaming hot, it just needs to be melted, and liquid is perfect.
3) Add the desired amount of color and mix until the tint is completely incorporated into the base. Test the color and add more if necessary.
4) Using the small funnel, arrange your tubes and or bottles so that they are easy to pour into, and place the funnel into the neck of the bottle or tube to fill. Keep an eye on the fill level, especially if the funnel wants to clog.
5) Keep filling your tubes/bottles with the funnel and allow them to cool for several hours before capping.
6) Enjoy! There is no cure time for lip glosses, so they can be enjoyed right away.
Instructions for Lip Gloss Gel Base
1) Weigh the base you need into a microwave-safe or stove-top-safe container.
2) Heat the base to 160 degrees F or until it is viscous enough to stir.
3) Add the desired amount of color and mix until the tint is completely incorporated into the base. Test the color and add more if necessary.
4) Gel base is too thick and sticky to pour, so use the plastic syringe with a pipette to dispense the base into the tubes or bottles. The base is also so thick that it will congeal at the opening of your tube or bottle if a pipette is not used to dispense.
- a. Extract the heated base into the syringe so that it’s loaded and ready to go.
- b. Cut the pipette at the 2.0 mark with scissors
- c. Place the tip of the pipette over the tip of the syringe to extend the application reach.
- d. Insert the pipette end into the bottle or tube and then dispense the base, trying to reach the bottom of the container first
5) The base will cool and congeal very quickly, so bottles may be capped after just a few hours, and product may be used immediately.
6) The Versagel lip gloss base is honestly the stickiest stuff we’ve ever worked with and somewhat challenging to clean up. We found it’s easiest to wipe everything with paper towels to remove excess base and then clean with rubbing alcohol, or our Gel Hand Sanitizer works excellent too.