Do you have difficulty using industrialized makeup removers, whether due to allergic reactions or not finding a good cost-benefit option? Then check out the homemade makeup remover recipes we’ve listed below.
These are easy alternatives to make at home that don’t cost your budget, so you can invest even more in makeup items like lipsticks and pencils.
The homemade recipes on our list, in addition to removing even waterproof makeup, also offer extra benefits such as hydrating and nourishing the skin.
There are recipe options with vegetable oils, beeswax, saline solution, alcohol-free baby shampoo, among others.
Check out the tips and start applying them to your daily life, don’t forget to never sleep with makeup on!
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List of 8 homemade makeup remover recipes
1. Beeswax and almond oil
An interesting combination between beeswax, which is an ingredient rich in antioxidants that combats premature aging, and almond oil that nourishes the skin in the deepest layers.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons of almond oil
- 5 spoons of beeswax
- 7 tablespoons of rose water
How to make
- The beeswax should be placed in a heat-resistant container and melt in a bain-marie.
- Then add the rose water and almond oil, use a wooden spoon to stir.
- Turn off the heat and then place in a bottle with a lid. Wait for it to cool and then store it in the refrigerator.
How to apply
- Apply a small amount of cream to your face and massage into the skin.
- Let the cream sit on the skin for a few minutes and then gently remove it with a soft towel.
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2. Coconut Oil, Olive Oil and Glycerin Makeup Remover
This homemade product hydrates the skin while cleansing, and also has an oily texture that allows you to more easily remove products with greater adherence, such as waterproof mascara.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons organic coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of water
- ½ teaspoon of glycerin
How to make
- The coconut oil must be poured into a heat-resistant container, in a bain-marie you must melt it.
- Once it has melted you must add the olive oil, glycerin and water.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir and wait for it to cool, before it becomes solid you must store it in a bottle with a lid.
How to apply
- Apply a small amount of product to your face, massaging the skin.
- Use a tissue to gently remove makeup.
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3. Extra virgin olive oil makeup remover
A simple recipe that requires ingredients that everyone has at home.
Ingredients
- ¾ of the bottle used to store filtered water
- ¼ bottle of extra virgin olive oil
How to make
- Place the filtered water and olive oil in the storage container.
- Cover and shake well so that the two ingredients are well mixed.
How to apply
- Use a cotton pad soaked in this homemade makeup remover to remove your makeup.
- Make smooth movements.
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4. Aloe vera water
Perfect for removing eye makeup as it is gentle and does not harm the area.
The tip is that you can easily find aloe vera water in pharmacies.
Ingredients
- 10 parts aloe vera water
- 1 part olive oil
How to make
- Pour the aloe vera water and olive oil into a container that must have a lid.
- With the glass closed, shake well so that the two ingredients mix.
How to apply
- Use a cotton pad soaked in homemade makeup remover to gently remove makeup using circular movements.
- You can even use it in the eye area.
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5. Vaseline and Vitamin E Makeup Remover
Vaseline is an ingredient used in many homemade recipes for cleaning the skin because it has an oily texture that hydrates while removing impurities and makeup.
The addition of vitamin E contributes to enhancing skin care.
Ingredients
- 1 capsule of vitamin E
- 5 tablespoons of petroleum jelly
How to make
- In a heat-resistant container you must add the petroleum jelly, melt using the bain-marie technique.
- Then add the vitamin E capsule, the cream resulting from mixing the ingredients should be stored in a container with a lid.
- Wait for it to become solid.
How to apply
- Apply a thin layer of this cream to your face and use a soft, clean cloth to remove the makeup.
- Use gentle movements while removing makeup to avoid damaging your skin.
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6. Honey Makeup Remover
Honey is an excellent ingredient for skin care as it contains vitamins A, C, D and E that help prevent premature aging.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- ½ liter of water
How to make
The ingredients should be mixed in a container with a lid, add the honey and water and shake well.
How to apply
Moisten a cotton pad with homemade makeup remover and apply it to your face with gentle movements.
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7. Baby Shampoo Makeup Remover
You may have already heard about the wonders of removing makeup with baby shampoo, if you have a small child you can ‘borrow’ some of this product from them.
Ingredients
How to make
Add all the ingredients to a container and shake well to mix.
How to apply
Use a piece of cotton wool soaked in this homemade makeup remover to remove makeup, using gentle movements.
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8. Baby Shampoo and Saline
Another homemade makeup remover recipe based on baby shampoo. In this recipe, cleaning is enhanced by the action of saline solution and hydration by almond oil.
Ingredients
How to make
- All ingredients must be mixed in a container until they form a white foam.
- Store the product in a bottle with a lid.
How to apply
Use a cotton pad dipped in homemade makeup remover to clean your skin using gentle movements.
This recipe can even be used for more resistant makeup, such as waterproof makeup.
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