Staining makeup on clothes is a home incident that has happened to more than one on more than one occasion, right? Surely before going to work, or when you rushed out of the house, you put on your makeup, and the blouse that you like so much has been stained with a little bit of mascara, lipstick, or make-up base, either liquid or in the dust.

Or even when they hug you, when they kiss you, or when your hands are held without realizing it, you can easily spoil your clothes. But it has a solution! Even if you think that it is the end of that garment, let us tell you that there are a series of home remedies to remove makeup from clothes that will be very simple for you. Shall we start?

Tips before removing any makeup stain from your clothes

Before trying any of the remedies that we are going to tell you about below, you should take into account some indications. It is essential since, if you do not follow them, you could damage the clothes even more and, in these cases, there will be no going back. So take note, pay close attention and you will be able to remove that hateful stain from your clothes and make them look as if they had just been bought.

• Read carefully the label of the garment that you have stained. In it, you can find the temperature at which it should be washed, some instructions for doing it, and the products that you should never use with it.
• Make sure you are fully familiar with the products you are going to use to clean the stain. If you use, for example, ammonia, it will be better to protect yourself from the strong smell and, also, to be careful so that it does not spread on your clothes.
• Do not put the garment directly into the washing machine, because it will surely not be removed so easily. First, you must treat the stain, and then put it together with the rest of the laundry for treatment.
• The most important thing, when it comes to makeup, is to identify the stain. What is the product that has damaged the garment? Eyeliner, mascara, nail polish, lipstick… Each of them will have a different procedure.
• Do not put the garment in the dryer. It is better to dry in the open air or the sun as the finish will be much more perfect.

How to remove makeup stains from your clothes

As we have indicated, the essential thing is to find out what has stained your clothes. It is not the same to try to remove the makeup base as a little bit of lipstick or a trace of blush. Also, you should know that not all stains are the same, since if it is still wet, it will be much easier to remove than if it has dried completely.

Remove foundation or concealer stains

In the case of makeup bases or concealers, you should know that they are the easiest to remove. The truth is that you may only need a little neutral soap and water, and rub on the stain. But if it persists, you can use one of these tricks depending on the type of base:

With liquid makeup

These types of bases are the easiest to remove. The reason? You will only have to help yourself with a spoon or a knife to remove the excess makeup, and then help yourself with a little hydrogen peroxide rubbing on the stain. It will already be removed!

With powder makeup

Powder makeup is a little more difficult to remove. You can help yourself with a few drops of lemon juice, white vinegar, or laundry detergent and mix it with hot water. Then, with the help of a toothbrush, rub directly on the stain very carefully.

Remove lipstick or gloss stains

These stains may be the most difficult to remove. The reason is that lipsticks usually have a series of oils in their composition to make them last longer on our lips… But we don’t want it to last that long on clothes!

To remove this type of stain, the first thing you should do is remove the excess with the help of a spatula or paper. If the lipstick has glitter or is a gloss, make sure that there are no traces of glitter on the garment. Then moisten with a little water and choose one of these options: hand soap, alcohol, toothpaste, or a specific grease or oil stain remover.

But if you notice that none of these products remove it correctly, you can use ammonia. Of course, be very careful not to spoil the rest of the garment to avoid an even bigger disaster.

Remove mascara or eyeliner stains

To remove this type of stain you should know that the first step is just the opposite of the others. That is, instead of removing the excess with paper or a spatula, you must first moisten it with water. The reason is that if you do, you could spread the stain too far into the garment.

After moistening the area, opt for a little liquid soap on the stain and rub carefully. You can also help with the the detergent that you normally use to wash clothes. Apply any of these two products on top of the stain, and rub very carefully with the help of hot water.

You will immediately notice that the stain is gradually disappearing. But we recommend that to get a perfect finish put the garment in with the rest of your laundry. You’ll see what an ideal result is!

Remove blush or eye shadow stains

The first step to removing blush or eye shadow stains from your clothes is the same as in the previous case. Never, under any circumstances, try to remove it with a bit of paper. The only thing you will get is to spread it even more and you will have a huge stain of some color.

Try to blow a little to remove the excess, or you can even help yourself with the hair dryer to get it. Once the powders have disappeared, carefully moisten the stain and use a little detergent to remove it. You could also use the typical make-remover wipes, great allies when it comes to forgetting about this type of complicated stain.