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I Finally Found DIY Lip Gloss Kits My Daughter Actually Makes and Shares
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items My 9-year-old kept begging to make her own lip gloss after watching YouTube tutorials, and every kit I bought was either too messy, too complicated, or made exactly one color nobody wanted to wear. After four failed attempts and a sticky kitchen coun...
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DIY Lip Gloss and Lip Balm Kits
Extra Lip Gloss Flavoring Oils
Cosmetic-Safe Glitter and Mica Powder
Lip Gloss Tubes and Containers
Labels, Stickers, and Packaging Supplies
Mess-Free Workspace Supplies
DIY Lip Gloss and Lip Balm Kits
The first three kits I ordered were basically glitter suspended in Vaseline. My daughter took one look and said ‘this isn’t real.' These kits actually let her mix flavors, pick colors, and feel like she made something worth giving away.
Grab this one first. My daughter made all five balms in under an hour and immediately started planning who gets which flavor. Perfect for the kid who wants results fast, not a science project that takes all weekend.
Creativity For Kids Make Your Own Lip Balm Kit Makes 5
Switch to this when your kid outgrows basic balms. She mixed a strawberry shimmer that honestly looked better than stuff I buy for myself. Stock up before birthday party season hits because this one sells out.
Shop Lip Gloss Kits for Beauty Lovers
Keep this on hand for sleepovers. The instructions are clear enough that three 8-year-olds followed them without any adult help, which meant I actually got to sit down for 45 minutes. That alone is worth the price.
DIY Gifts 73pc Natural Lip Balm Making Kit with Filling Tray
Try this if your kid is the type who wants tubes that look professional. She filled them, labeled them, and handed them out at school like she was running a small business. The packaging made her feel so proud.
PURPLE LADYBUG DIY Lip Balm + Kids Glitter Tattoo
Use this for the kid who wants the full ‘lab’ experience with mixing bowls and droppers. My daughter wore her safety goggles from Halloween and called herself a scientist. Messy but memorable.
Create Your Own Lip Balms With These 22 Simple
Extra Lip Gloss Flavoring Oils
Every kit runs out of flavors way too fast. My daughter made her six glosses and immediately wanted twelve more. Having backup flavoring oils saved me from a meltdown and a last-minute store run.
Pair this with any clear gloss base and your kid thinks she invented strawberry lip gloss. My daughter added two drops and the smell was so good I caught her just sniffing the tube during homework.
LorAnn Oils Super Strength Strawberry Kiwi Flavor
Snag this for summer. My daughter mixed it with a pink tint and called it ‘beach watermelon.’ Her friends ranked it the number one flavor out of everything she made, and she will not let me forget it.
LorAnn Watermelon Super Strength Flavor 16 oz
Get this if your kid gravitates toward anything sweet and pink. She put it in every single batch until I hid the bottle. For the child who would eat cotton candy for breakfast if you let her.
LorAnn Super Strength Cotton Candy Flavor, 4 ounce bottle
Toss this into the mix when your kid complains that ‘fruit flavors are boring.’ The bubblegum scent is strong enough that you can smell it across the room. Her friends went wild for it.
LorAnn Bubble Gum Super Strength Flavor 4 oz
Use this as your base flavor when nothing else works. My daughter mixed it with a nude tint and suddenly wanted to wear lip gloss to school every day. It smells like cupcake batter, which is dangerous.
LorAnn Super-Strength Vanilla Flavor, 1 Ounce Bottle
Cosmetic-Safe Glitter and Mica Powder
Regular craft glitter near anyone's mouth is a hard no. I learned the difference between cosmetic-grade and craft-grade the panicky way. These are the ones that are actually safe for lips.
Grab this set because your kid will want every color imaginable. My daughter spent an hour just swatching them on her arm before she even started mixing. For the child who treats color selection like a full-time job.
SEISSO 32 Colors Mica Powder for Epoxy Resin, Soap
Try this brand if you want pigment that actually shows up in gloss. The rose gold shade made my daughter squeal so loud the dog left the room. A little goes a long way so one jar lasts through dozens of batches.
Customer reviews for Rolio Mica Powder
Keep these around for when your kid wants sparkle, not color. She dumped holographic glitter into a clear gloss and held it up to the window like she'd found a diamond. Great for the kid who thinks more shimmer is always the answer.
LET'S RESIN
Swap in these fine glitters when the chunky stuff looks too crafty. The particles are tiny enough that the gloss still feels smooth on lips. My daughter's friends actually asked where she ‘bought’ the finished product.
HTVRONT Glitter HTV Vinyl Roll
Use this for deeper shades. My daughter made a berry-colored gloss that looked like something from a real makeup counter. If your kid is over pastels and wants something bolder, start here.
Eye Candy Pigments
Lip Gloss Tubes and Containers
The first time my daughter made lip gloss she tried to store it in a sandwich bag. We needed real containers fast. These tubes and jars make the finished product look like something you'd actually pull out of a purse.
Grab these in bulk because your kid will fill them faster than you expect. My daughter used 15 in one afternoon. They look professional enough that her teacher thought she bought the glosses at a store.
Customer reviews for 50 pcs Diamond Lip Gloss Tubes
Try these if your kid wants the doe-foot applicator style. She felt so fancy twisting off the cap and swiping gloss on like a beauty influencer. For the child who practices makeup tutorials in the bathroom mirror.
IDEANATEGRATE Set of 3 Empty Lip Gloss Tubes Plastic
Use these classic twist-up tubes when your kid is making balms, not glosses. They're sturdy enough that they survived being thrown into a backpack for two weeks straight. I found one in the washing machine. Still intact.
Bekith 100 Pack 5.5ml Empty Lip Balm Tubes
Snag these as backup tubes. My daughter burned through her first pack making holiday gifts for her entire class. Twenty-three kids, twenty-three custom glosses. I'm still finding glitter on the kitchen table.
HRLORKC 50Pcs 10ml Empty Lip Gloss Tubes
Bring these out when your kid wants to make lip balm pots instead of tubes. She decorated the lids with stickers and gave them as birthday party favors. Way cheaper than buying favors at the party store.
Glass Lip Balm Containers for Beauty Products
Labels, Stickers, and Packaging Supplies
My daughter insisted her lip glosses needed ‘real labels like a real brand.’ I thought she was being dramatic until she started drawing logos on masking tape. These supplies let her package everything properly without the tape fiasco.
Pair these with a marker or stamp and your kid has instant professional-looking labels. My daughter named her brand ‘Sparkle Queen Cosmetics’ and labeled every single tube like she was shipping orders. The dedication was honestly impressive.
Roll of 1000 Round Direct Thermal Sticker Labels (Green)
Use these if your kid wants that clean, see-through label look. She printed her brand name on them and stuck them on so carefully you'd think she was performing surgery. For the perfectionist kid who redoes things three times.
Avery Address Labels, 1" x 2-5/8", Glossy Clear, 300ct (6521)
Toss a finished lip gloss into one of these bags and suddenly it's a real gift. My daughter tied each one with a ribbon and wrote a thank-you note for her friends. The presentation made her beam for days.
100 Pcs 4X6 Inch Organza Gift Bags Drawstring Jewelry
Keep this around for wrapping sets of lip glosses as gifts. My daughter cut pieces, rolled three tubes inside, and tied them with yarn. Her grandmother cried when she got hers. Actual tears over homemade lip gloss.
RUSPEPA Kraft Wrapping Paper Roll - Mini Roll
Stuff these into gift bags for padding and color. My daughter picked pink shreds and arranged each tube like it was sitting in a display case. For the kid who treats gift wrapping as seriously as the gift itself.
Luoshdecor Crinkle Cut Paper Shred Filler
Mess-Free Workspace Supplies
After the Great Lip Gloss Spill of last March, which stained our countertop pink for a week, I learned to set up a proper workspace before she even opens a kit. These saved my kitchen and my sanity.
Lay this down before anything gets opened. Gloss, oil, glitter, all of it peels right off silicone. I wish someone had told me this before I spent 40 minutes scraping dried lip balm off granite with a butter knife.
Amazon Basics Silicone Rectangular Baking Mat
Use this to cover any surface your kid is working on. Peel it off when she's done and the mess goes with it. Saved my dining table twice in one week. For any parent who values their furniture more than their patience.
Glad Press'N Seal Multipurpose Food Wrap, Clear
Grab these tiny cups for mixing colors and flavors. My daughter lined up eight of them like a chemistry set and poured carefully between each one. They're disposable so cleanup takes about 30 seconds.
Dixie 3oz Bath/Mouth Rinse Paper Cups, 200ct
Throw this on your kid before she starts. My daughter got mica powder on her favorite shirt the first time and I thought it was ruined. The smock prevents that specific brand of parental panic. Trust me on this.
Crayola, Quick Dry Paint Sticks, 12 Ct, Washable Kids Art
Keep all the supplies in one container so you're not hunting for mica powder under the couch. My daughter knows where everything is and can set up on her own now. That independence is worth the twelve dollars.
Rubbermaid, Food Storage Container, 9.6 Cup
Fun Add-Ins and Mix-Ins
Plain lip gloss got boring after the third batch. My daughter wanted to experiment, so I found extras that are lip-safe and actually interesting. These turned basic gloss-making into a full afternoon of creative chaos.
Toss a few of these into melted gloss base to thicken it up. My daughter figured this out on her own and proudly announced she ‘invented a new formula.’ For the kid who wants to experiment, not just follow instructions.
Sky Organics USDA Organic Cruelty-Free White Beeswax
Snag this for a smoother gloss texture. My daughter added a few drops and said it made her lips ‘feel like a cloud,’ which is a direct quote I will never forget. Also great for the kid with dry, chapped lips.
Cliganic Organic Jojoba Oil, 100% Pure
Try these when your kid gets tired of the flavoring oils and wants something that smells more like perfume. She made a ‘fancy grown-up’ gloss for her aunt that actually smelled really nice. I may have stolen a tube.
Customer reviews for Nature Fragrance Oil Set
Use these to make creamier, more moisturizing lip balms. My daughter called her cocoa butter batch ‘chocolate lip therapy’ and refused to give any away. She kept all five tubes in her nightstand like treasure.
Navitas Organics Cacao Butter Wafers
Pair these with a clear base for custom colors. My daughter mixed red and yellow to make orange and acted like she discovered a new element. For the kid who just learned color theory and won't stop talking about it.
Wilton Gel Food Colors for Baking & Decorating
Inspiration Books and Activity Guides
My daughter ran out of ideas after her sixth flavor combo and stared at me like I was supposed to be the lip gloss expert. These books and guides gave her new recipes, techniques, and enough inspiration to keep going for months.
Grab this when your kid finishes lip gloss and wants to branch into nail polish and other beauty crafts. My daughter read the whole thing in one sitting and immediately started a supply list. Your wallet has been warned.
Nail Style Studio: Simple Steps to Painting 25 Stunning
Try this if your kid's DIY energy extends beyond cosmetics into fashion. She started designing pouches to carry her lip glosses in. The crafting never ends, but at least she's off the iPad.
Customer reviews for Cool Maker Stitch 'N Style Fashion
Keep this around for when she needs a break from mixing. My daughter designed outfits to ‘match’ each lip gloss shade she made. The creative brain on this child is either going to make me proud or bankrupt.
Customer reviews for Crayola Superstar Fashion Designer
Use this to redirect that mixing energy into actual science experiments. My daughter went from lip gloss chemist to volcano builder in one afternoon. For the kid who loves combining liquids and watching what happens.
Customer reviews for National Geographic Mega Science
Swap in this kit for variety when lip gloss fatigue hits. My daughter made headbands to match her glosses and called it a ‘coordinated collection.’ She's nine and already has better branding instincts than most adults.
Creativity for Kids Fashion Headband Making Kit