DIY Sherbet Lip Gloss – Easy Candy-Flavoured Lip Balm

This simple DIY sherbet lip gloss combines petroleum jelly with a small amount of finely powdered sherbet or similar candy for a fun, colourful homemade beauty craft. Using less candy powder than the original recipe helps keep the texture smoother and less gritty.

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What you need

2 tbs of vaseline or petroleum Jelly

2 tablespoons petroleum jelly

1 teaspoon finely powdered sherbet, Fun Dip or similar powdered candy

Up to 1 additional teaspoon sherbet, if needed

Small heat-safe bowl

Spoon or mini whisk

Small clean lip balm pots

Optional cosmetic-safe lip tint

Instructions

Remember those brightly coloured packets of sherbet that fizzed on your tongue? This easy DIY sherbet lip gloss turns that nostalgic candy into a fun homemade beauty project.

The original version of this recipe used equal amounts of petroleum jelly and powdered candy. While that creates plenty of flavour and colour, too much sherbet can leave the finished gloss feeling grainy. This updated version starts with a much smaller amount of finely crushed sherbet so you can gradually adjust the colour and flavour while keeping the gloss smoother.

It is a quick project for craft afternoons, sleepovers, handmade gift baskets or filling a few little lip balm pots with something colourful and fun.

Step 1 – Prepare the Containers

Make sure your lip balm pots are clean and completely dry before beginning.

Any moisture inside the container can affect the finished lip gloss, so allow freshly washed pots to dry thoroughly.

Step 2 – Crush the Sherbet

If your sherbet contains noticeable crystals, crush it as finely as possible.

You can place it inside a small zip-top bag and gently roll over it with a rolling pin, or use the back of a spoon to break up larger pieces.

The finer the powder, the smoother the finished lip gloss will feel.

Step 3 – Melt the Petroleum Jelly

Place the petroleum jelly in a heat-safe bowl.

Warm it gently over a double boiler until it softens and becomes easier to stir.

You can also microwave it in very short bursts, stirring frequently and watching it carefully so it does not overheat.

Step 4 – Add the Sherbet

Start by adding 1 teaspoon of finely powdered sherbet to the melted petroleum jelly.

Stir thoroughly until the colour is evenly distributed.

If you would like a stronger colour or flavour, add a little more sherbet gradually rather than adding the full amount at once.

Step 5 – Check the Texture

Rub a tiny cooled amount between your fingers.

If the mixture feels noticeably gritty, avoid adding any more sherbet.

You can also stir in a little extra petroleum jelly to dilute the candy crystals.

Step 6 – Fill the Lip Balm Pots

Carefully spoon the warm mixture into your clean containers.

Work quickly because the petroleum jelly will begin to firm as it cools.

Step 7 – Leave the Gloss to Set

Allow the containers to sit at room temperature until completely cool and firm.

There is no need to refrigerate them.

Once set, add the lids and label the pots.

Tips for Smoother Sherbet Lip Gloss

The main challenge with this recipe is the sugar crystals in powdered candy.

For the smoothest result:

• Crush the sherbet very finely.
• Start with a small amount.
• Add more only if needed.
• Stir thoroughly while the petroleum jelly is warm.
• Avoid large candy crystals.
• Use cosmetic-safe colouring if you want stronger colour without adding extra sugar.

The existing comments are useful here because one reader specifically noted that the candy made their lip gloss “bumpy and uncomfortable,” so addressing that directly improves the tutorial rather than simply repeating the original method.

Gift Idea

Spoon the finished lip gloss into small clear pots and add simple labels such as:

Strawberry Sherbet
Blue Raspberry Sherbet
Grape Sherbet
Orange Sherbet

A few different colours bundled together would make a cute homemade beauty gift or party activity.