From beginner to formulator with my 10-step lotion formulating framework
With my simple system you’ll be able to transform affordable ingredients into luxurious lotions & creams—without expensive equipment!
Here's what you'll learn with my simple lotion formulation framework:
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My never-before-seen, easy-to-follow method for avoiding accidentally greasy lotions & creams (every time!)
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How to create custom oil-in-water lotions and creams while avoiding expensive & frustrating formulation mistakes
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Where to find the ingredients you need, what to buy, and what to skip!
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How much emulsifier you ACTUALLY need to create a stable emulsion
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The cosmetic industry’s big lotion lie & why believing it wastes money
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I expose the common emulsion myths that are holding you back
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Learn the ideal pH for your lotions and how to get there (it’s not scary, I promise)
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My top strategies for making expensive feeling lotions—without expensive ingredients!
Reviews for my teaching
The title is exactly what the title says
Pauline Smith
I was a little hesitant about taking the work shop, but I found it very informative and less scary. I would definitely recommend it to any one who is wanting to make their own shampoo bars that is easy and affordable. Thanks for the inspiration Ma...
Read MoreI was a little hesitant about taking the work shop, but I found it very informative and less scary. I would definitely recommend it to any one who is wanting to make their own shampoo bars that is easy and affordable. Thanks for the inspiration Marie.
Read LessIt is all you need to get you started on your path to Shampoo Bars
Diana Shaw
A very comprehensive workshop.
A very comprehensive workshop.
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Melanie Brown
This course is absolutely amazing. The steps are simply broken down which means that it is easy to follow the instructions. Marie has put together beautiful skincare recipes which my daughters loved using. I would definitely recommend this awesom...
Read MoreThis course is absolutely amazing. The steps are simply broken down which means that it is easy to follow the instructions. Marie has put together beautiful skincare recipes which my daughters loved using. I would definitely recommend this awesome course if you are new to formulating.
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Becky Hosking
The course went at such a perfect pace! I loved reading and seeing what happens when the same ingredients are used in many different ways. After doing this course I now fully understand exactly why formulas will fail if not done properly but now I...
Read MoreThe course went at such a perfect pace! I loved reading and seeing what happens when the same ingredients are used in many different ways. After doing this course I now fully understand exactly why formulas will fail if not done properly but now I know how to fix it! I loved seeing how many things you can make with simple and easy-to-find ingredients. I needed the basics of how and why percentages are important and this gave the best explanation for a beginner. I give this course a 10/10. I wish it had been around when I was a beginner - so many failures in my past would have been avoided. Some things I already did but now I know why I do them that way even better.
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Mary Coleman
This was just what I needed to further my learning on how to formulate.
This was just what I needed to further my learning on how to formulate.
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Vicki Lay
Very clear and easy to understand instructions. I’m enjoying learning how to become a skincare formulator and not being frustrated as I’m learning.
Very clear and easy to understand instructions. I’m enjoying learning how to become a skincare formulator and not being frustrated as I’m learning.
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Renita Brinth
I've learned so much from your teaching approach. The project recipes were basic but you made it so interesting to replicate with the help of your fascinating anecdotes with each formulation. I think I am hooked. Thanks to you Marie.
I've learned so much from your teaching approach. The project recipes were basic but you made it so interesting to replicate with the help of your fascinating anecdotes with each formulation. I think I am hooked. Thanks to you Marie.
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Carol Paluszkiewicz
The class was informative, eye-opening, and just a pure joy to participate in. I'm a newbie, and this class really prepared me to start formulating with confidence. Marie, thanks for your patience and sharing your knowledge. ox
The class was informative, eye-opening, and just a pure joy to participate in. I'm a newbie, and this class really prepared me to start formulating with confidence. Marie, thanks for your patience and sharing your knowledge. ox
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BONUS: My lotion formulation cheat sheet (value $199)
My Private Formulation Companion For Creating Custom Lotions & Creams
You’ll receive my never-before-shared 22-page Lotion Formulation PDF Cheat Sheet that encompasses 10+ years of formulating know-how, including formulation guidelines so you can take everything you’ll learn in this workshop to the next level, how to formulate for specific challenges like dry or oily skin, troubleshooting tips, and so much more.
Everything you'll receive
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Instant access to the 10-part workshop
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Lifetime access to the fully captioned recording
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My 10-step formulation framework for creating your very own lotions and creams
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Tried & tested formulation strategies
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My lotion formulating cheat sheet
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Tips & tricks to troubleshoot emulsions that aren't quite right
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Guidance on how to begin customizing your emulsions for different skin types & needs
Who is this for?
✅ DIYers with some making experience.
✅ DIYers ready to start formulating their own oil-in-water emulsified lotions and creams.
✅ DIYers who have locked in the basics and are ready to try new things
✅ DIYers who are willing to invest at least $50 in ingredients to start (or have some already!)
✅ DIYers ready to start formulating their own oil-in-water emulsified lotions and creams.
✅ DIYers who have locked in the basics and are ready to try new things
✅ DIYers who are willing to invest at least $50 in ingredients to start (or have some already!)
Who is this NOT for?
❌ Brand new makers with no experience (check out my beginners course!)
❌ DIYers looking for an advanced emulsions class (including instruction on water-in-oil emulsions)
❌ DIYers looking for instruction on how to work with specific & advanced actives
❌ DIYers wanting a deep dive into preservatives, natural or otherwise
❌ DIYers looking for 1-on-1 coaching
❌ DIYers hoping to be handed finished recipes—you’re learning to make your own!
❌ DIYers looking for an advanced emulsions class (including instruction on water-in-oil emulsions)
❌ DIYers looking for instruction on how to work with specific & advanced actives
❌ DIYers wanting a deep dive into preservatives, natural or otherwise
❌ DIYers looking for 1-on-1 coaching
❌ DIYers hoping to be handed finished recipes—you’re learning to make your own!
FAQ
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How is the workshop presented?
The workshop is primarily presented in video format; all videos have English closed captions.
The cheat sheet is a downloadable PDF; it contains a lot of the same information that's in the videos, but doesn't overlap perfectly (it's got more information on some things and less on others). -
How long is the workshop?
The workshop is broken down into the 10-step framework, a detailed making tutorial, the cheat sheet, and the Q&A. There is over 2 hours of video instruction and the cheat sheet is over 20 pages long. There's lots there!
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How do I access the workshop and cheat sheet?
After you sign up you'll log in here on the Workshops portal, select The Lotion Workshop, and voila!
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How much making experience do I need to take this workshop?
You don't need a ton of DIYing experience to dive into this workshop, but you do need some. If you've taken my DIY Skincare for Beginners mini-course you're definitely ready for this workshop :)
You should know how to:
- Use a scale to weigh out your ingredients
- Work in percentages
- Follow good manufacturing practices
If you've made some lotions and creams and are ready to start formulating your own, this workshop is perfect for you.
If you've already been formulating your own lotions and creams from the ground up for years, this workshop is probably too basic for you. -
How much does the workshop cost?
It is $249USD, plus any applicable taxes.
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Is this formulation all natural?
I'll be teaching you how to formulate emulsions; whether or not they're natural will depend on the ingredients you choose to use for your formulations. We will discuss natural ingredient options.
If you are brand new to making emulsions it will be easier to start with synthetic preservatives, which means your formulations can easily be 99% natural. -
Will this teach me how to make chemical free lotions and creams?
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 :)
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Will this workshop teach me how to use specific skincare actives in lotions?
The focus of this workshop is on how to formulate lotions & creams, not how to work with specific actives. If you've got your eye on something fancy that you'd like to use in a lotion, knowing how to make a lotion is the first step, and I'll teach you how to do that! You'll also learn how to adjust formulations so you can accommodate actives in your emulsions, but your own research and experimentation will be required.
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Does the presentation have subtitles?
Yes! The video workshop has full English subtitles.
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Does this workshop include tutoring/on-going support?
No; in order to keep this workshop as accessible as possible it is entirely self-serve.
I have worked very, very hard to make it as all-encompassing as possible.
If you need additional support I recommend becoming a Humblebee & Me patron at the "Office Hours" tier; this includes two live 'office hours' sessions each month where you are welcome to ask questions. -
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.