How to Make Ancient Egyptian Makeup

Eyeliner

• 1

  Select kohl mica mineral pigment, which can be obtained with other needed ingredients from a wholesaler of mica and oxide minerals. Although in ancient times the Egyptians used galena, kohl mica is similar and can be obtained easily. Add 2 tbsp. of the mineral to a small dish.

• 2

  Add 1 tbsp. of beeswax to one of the mixing dishes. Add a tbsp. of carrier oil like coconut or rose hip oil.

• 3

  Microwave the dish containing beeswax and oil until the contents of it are melted into a thin liquid. This takes anywhere from two to four minutes.

• 4

  Stir the beeswax and oil mixture with a disposable stirring wand as you gradually add the kohl mica powder. Transfer the melted, black goo into a cosmetic container such as a lip gloss pot or small tin. The eyeliner will harden as it cools to room temperature. To apply it, sweep a fine-bristled makeup brush across its surface and apply to your eyes.

Rouge

• 5

  Add 2 tbsp. of red ochre oxide mineral to a glass dish. This is the very same mineral the ancient Egyptians used to make their rouge formulas and can be purchased online or in craft supply shops.

• 6

  Stir in a tbsp. of carrier oil. Stir with a disposable stirring wand until all of the ochre is completely dissolved. It will result in a sludgy substance the color of blood.

• 7

  Microwave a bowl containing 1 tsp. beeswax for up to four minutes or until it is melted into liquid.

• 8

  Drizzle the melted wax into the blood-red substance and whip it with the disposable stirring wand for an entire two minutes. As it cools it will settle into a firm rouge that melts on contact with the skin. It can be used as a lip colorant or blush.