Here's what you'll learn from this simple formulation system:

  • The formulation trick behind “powder-to-foam” magic 🪄 (it’s surprisingly simple!)

  • Why powdered cleansers are the easiest (and most versatile!) cleanser you can make

  • How to create your own water-free cleansers (for face, body, and hair!) without expensive, hard-to-get ingredients

  • Where to find the ingredients & equipment you need (and what to buy)

  • Think you can’t make cleansers with clay, milk, and raw botanicals? Wrong! Learn how to easily formulate safe & stable cleansers with hard-to-preserve ingredients.

  • The cheap secrets behind expensive powder-to-foam cleansers from brands like Tatcha & Kiehl’s

  • Endless ways to create foaming cleansers for the whole body—using ingredients you’re excited about

  • Save your sink (and plumbing): learn how to craft cleansers that don't make a mess in your bathroom or clog your pipes

Testimonials

“I have taken many beginner classes in formulating, but Marie's is the best! She breaks down the steps and processes in a way that makes it easy to understand and follow. Her beginner formulations are easy to make and easy to add substitutions. She gives wonderful tips on what to do if everything goes south. She also gives ideas on how to "step up" the formulations to make them your own. I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to learn about formulating your own DIY skincare products. You won't regret learning from Marie!”

Anna, DIY For Beginners Mini Course

“Starting this course was a godsend. Being a new soap maker I wanted to offer something more than just soaps, learning how to do formulations and using substitution were great information for making creams and lotions. I can now move forward with more confident. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Paula, Free DIY For Beginners E-Course

“This course has introduced me to actually weighing ingredients . Was pretty scary at first but not quite as scary now. I appreciate your expertise and knowledge. I am more relaxed now as I can follow you and your recipes which are tried and true . I trust you , am not going blindly making something , feel “ oh my goodness I hope this works “ as I know it will work . I am so delighted I have found you .”

Valerie, Free DIY For Beginners E-Course

“I really enjoy making my own formulations. Thank you!! I bought your book on Amazon. You are a great teacher!”

D.L., Free DIY For Beginners E-Course

“Love your presentations, pdf, etc. Awesome teacher. Keep up the great work. Not too many peoples in your caliber on the web.”

A.T., Free DIY For Beginners E-Course

“Your free course was very easy to follow along. You articulate your words very well and that helped me immensely to stay focused. Plus, you have a great character and teach with integrity. No dragging on about anything! ”

Michelle, Free DIY For Beginners E-Course

“I have had the pleasure to hear Marie speak twice. She is fun, entertaining and very knowledgeable. It is impressive to see how much information she can communicate within just an hour time frame! ... Everything is clear and comprehensive and in terms everyone can understand.”

Ariane Arsenault

“Very well explained, I am completely addicted to your way of explaining things, you are the best teacher 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💥 And you make great points I am impressed THANK YOU🌺🌺🌺🥰💥”

@xelykoyax2997, YouTube

Here's what you'll learn

  • How to create versatile cleansers for the whole body

    These water-activated cleansers are really fun to make and break a lot of formulating "rules".

    I'm teaching you why you can break the rules + tried-and-tested guidelines for creating your own cleansers from scratch.

  • Why your powdered cleaners are seizing up (and how to fix it)

    Have you ever made a powdered cleanser that turned into a rock-hard brick in its bottle after you made it? Bummer.

    I'll teach you why that happens and how to fix so you can create luxurious cleansers that don't turn in to unusable lumps.

  • Tips for "free from" formulating

    Need to avoid common cleanser ingredients like coconut-derived surfactants? Or perhaps you'd simply like your formulations to be all natural?

    I'll show you how to do that! It's easy and fun!

As featured in

Bramble Berry Handcraft Provisions
Willow & Sage
Mother Earth News Fair
Bulk Apothecary
Good Housekeeping

FREE BONUS: The Powder-to-Foam Formulation Cheat Sheet

Your in-the-studio companion for creating completely custom cleansers

A value-packed (17 page!) PDF that'll save you tons of time as you formulate.

It includes formulation guidelines, troubleshooting help, must-have ingredients (PLUS substitutions!), formulation guidelines for specific types of cleansers, my favourite ingredient suppliers, essential equipment, and more. It’s guaranteed to save you YEARS of trial & error!

Money Back Guarantee

I want you to feel confident signing up for my workshop, which is why I offer a 14-day money-back guarantee.

If you find the workshop isn't as described, just shoot me an email.

Everything You'll Receive

  • Instant, lifetime access to the fully captioned video replay

  • My formulation system for creating completely custom powder-to-foam cleansers for the whole body

  • Tried & tested formulation strategies for different skin & hair types

  • My massive 17-page powder-to-foam cleanser formulation cheat sheet

  • Tips & tricks to troubleshoot cleansers that aren't quite right

Who is this for?

✅ Beginner to intermediate formulators

✅ Makers who want to start formulating their own powder-to-foam cleansers

✅ People who are willing to experiment and try new things

✅ Those who already have some cleanser ingredients and making equipment OR are willing to invest at least $50–$100 to get started

Who is this not for?

❌ Brand new DIYers with no experience at all

❌ Those looking for finished formulations; we're learning how to create our own!

❌ Makers who don't have any making equipment and/or cleanser ingredients and are unable to invest $50–$100 into getting some.

❌ People looking for one-on-one coaching

❌ Makers looking to work with ingredients that aren't readily available to home crafters.

FAQ

  • How long is the workshop?

    The presentation part of the live workshop is approximately 90 minutes long total, and is divided into five parts. The Q&A replay is approximately 43 minutes long.

  • How do I access the workshop and the cheat sheet?

    Both are be hosted here on this Workshops website; you'll simply log in after purchasing.

  • How much is the workshop?

    The workshop is $129 USD + any applicable taxes.

  • Are these cleansers all-natural?

    I'll be teaching you how to formulate your own powder-to-foam cleansers; whether or not they're natural will depend on the ingredients you choose to use for your formulations.

    We will discuss natural ingredient options, and it is very easy to make all-natural powder-to-foam cleansers!

  • Will this teach me how to make chemical free powder-to-foam cleansers?

    No; and that's simply because literally everything is chemicals. The water you drink, the air you breathe, and the food you eat are all made up entirely of chemicals. "Chemical" doesn't mean something is bad—it really just means it exists :)

  • Does the presentation have subtitles?

    Yes! The video workshop has full English subtitles.

  • Will this workshop teach me how to make liquid or bar cleansers?

    No; this workshop is all about how to make powder-to-foam cleansers.

    If you'd like to learn how to make bar cleansers, check out The DIY Shampoo Bar Workshop!

  • Can I get a refund?

    I'm thrilled that you're considering joining my workshop, and I want you to sign up with complete confidence. That's why I offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you find the workshop isn't as described, just shoot me an email (reply to your order confirmation).

    Please ensure you read the workshop description carefully before enrolling as the guarantee covers situations where the workshop doesn't match its description, not a change of mind due to not reading what's included.