I started with 4 samples each of one color which I found is the perfect amount to fill the elf palette I bought, this one being Indigo Bridge!

I cut open each side of the baggy so it laid flat and I could scrape off the lipstick to put them all into a microwavable bowl!

The bowl is from TKB trading. It is flexible and meant to be able to heat up stuff in. I believe it was really cheap also. After putting all of the lipstick samples inside of the bowl I microwave it in intervals of one minute until everything is completely melted. It took me around 3-4 minutes depending on the color.

Then it looks like this. I would advise using a glow or towel to hold this while you pour, because it will be very hot. I cup the bowl and make a little spout then pour into an elf empty palette, which I got at target for one dollar.

Here it is with three colors finished. I let them sit out for about an hour and after that I put them in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up even more.

Here are the finished products:

From left to right on top: Undead Red and, Blood Red.

From left to right on bottom: Black and, Coffee, Black.

From left to right: Black, (Coffee, Black), Undead Red, Blood Red.

From left to right on top: Artificial Amethyst and Metallurgy.



From left to right on bottom: Indigo Bridge and Black Lagoon.

Left to right: Difficult Island and Chlorosis.

From left to right: Black Lagoon, Indigo Bridge, Artificial Amethyst, Metallurgy, Chlorosis, and Difficult Island.

I really enjoyed making these palettes and love that I can take this many colors with me whenever I need to go anywhere. I like having the color options and also like that I can use a lip brush with them. I mostly made these, because I wanted to make a palette of colors that I can use a lip brush with instead of a tube. I love the color payoff of every color and the staying power is amazing, some of the colors do stain the lips a bit, but I love that they do that so it fades evenly. My next post will be each color swatched on my lips and a review of the lipsticks!

Just a little extra I think the owner of Portland Black Lipstick Company is uber sweet and amazing. She talked with me about making my palette and actually answered my inquiries, which I do not get with companies a lot. You guys should definitely check her out if you haven’t yet. Website: http://portlandblacklipstickco.com

-Kristyn ❤