A truth universally acknowledged is that no matter your hand-eye coordination, makeup can spill and smear. And when that happens, you wonder how best to get it out of your clothes without making the stain look even worse. We have some ingenious solutions to remove makeup stains quickly and easily.
Remove makeup stains quickly and easily
Wondering if it's possible to remove foundation, lipstick and mascara from your clothes? Then you've come to the right place! Follow these simple steps to eliminate makeup stains forever.
Eliminate foundation stains
Although there are different types of foundation, most consist of a base that binds many color pigments. The main difference in the treatment of liquid and powder foundation is the initial removal of excess on the surface.
Liquid Foundation:
The best product for removing foundation stains is shaving cream - especially if the stain has set into the material. The ingredientsof the shaving foam will helpto loosen the stain before washing. Simply wet the area with cold water and apply the shaving cream directly to the stain. Rub gently with your fingers or a soft toothbrush and leave for ten minutes. Then wash the garment with warm water.
Another method is to remove the stains with liquid laundry detergent or dishwashing liquid.
- Wipe off the excess liquid with a paper towel, being careful not to allow it to penetrate deeper into the fibers.
- Rinse the garment with warm water to dilute the stain.
- Cover the stain with liquid laundry detergent or dish soap for oil-based foundation stains. Rub it in with your fingers and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
- Place the garment in the washing machine without rinsing off the detergent on the stain or the dishwashing liquid. Wash clothing at the warmest temperature recommended on the care label, as warm water dissolves the stain better.
Puderfoundation:
The key to treating a powder foundation stain is to remove as much excess as possible before wetting the stain.
- First, shake off as much of the powder foundation as possible.
- Run warm water over the back of the stain. The higher the water pressure, the easier it is to remove the stain. Once the excess is removed, use the same general washing guidelines as with liquid foundation.
Remove makeup stains: lipstick
About a lipstick stainto remove from a piece of clothing, spritz enough hairspray on the area so that the fabric around the lipstick looks wet. Allow the hairspray to dry for about 20 minutes, then blot the stain with a soapy sponge or damp wipe. Do not use hairspray without alcohol for this technique as it will not work.
Another method is to treat the lipstick stain with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer gel. First, place the garment on a paper towel with the stain facing down. Blot the stain with a cotton ball or a clean cloth moistened with the alcohol of your choice. But don't rub it. Rinse the stain with cold water before washing the fabric as usual.
How do you remove mascara and eyeliner from clothes?
Since mascaras are made of oils, waxes and dyes, you must first pre-treat the stain with a little detergent. Since most mascaras are dark, it is extremely important to treat them immediately and be careful not to spread the stain. For waterproof makeup stains, you can even try using an oil-free makeup remover as a pre-treatment. Otherwise, you can use this guide to remove mascara and eyeliner from clothing.
To do this you need:
- Clean cloth
- Liquid detergent
- makeup remover
- Toothbrush with soft bristles
- Stain remover
- Water
Step-by-step instructions:
- Pretreat the stain with liquid detergent that contains surfactants and enzymes to dissolve the stain. Pour enough detergent onto the garment to cover the stain, gently work the detergent into the stain with a toothbrush and let it sit on the fabric for 20 minutes.
- Rinse the stained area with hot water. Machine wash the garment at the maximum temperature recommended on the care label. If the stain remains, repeat the steps before drying.
Treat other makeup stains
Use liquid detergent to remove eyeshadow and blush from clothing. Luckily, powder stains are a little easier to remove. Choose a liquid detergent without bleach for the stains before washing them as usual.
An alternative to laundry detergent that can be just as effective is a gentle makeup remover.
To get rid of concealer spots, all you need is a bar of soap. First, moisten the concealer stain with water. Rub the soap directly over the area until a thick layer of soap covers it. Use your fingers to gently work the soap into the fabric until the stain is gone. Rinse the area with hot water to remove all traces of soap.
