Looking to save some money? Create your own batch of eye makeup remover! It’s easy, healthy, cheap and works oh SO well.
I started doing this about 2 months ago, so I could test it fully before posting on Bionic Beauty. Take a small CLEAN squeeze bottle (or cleaned out shampoo sample bottle, etc)- fill it half full with mineral or spring water, and fill the other half with sunflower or safflower oil. I use organic oil to make sure it’s the most natural and pure available.
Shake well before using, squeeze some onto a cotton ball and swipe gently at your eye makeup.
You can experiment with the oils. I use sunflower or safflower since they are super light and relatively scent free. The oil also seems to help keep my lashes in condition- another bonus. And the price per ounce it a teensy fraction of what you’d pay for drugstore and luxury brand makeup removers.
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I love this! What is the best way to clean out an old sample shampoo or lotion bottle? Thanks BB!!
You are a thrifty GODDESS. I swear, sometimes I think we were twin separated at birth…
Thanks for the recipe – I’m definitely going to be trying this out. You can’t go wrong with saving some money.
I’m gonna try this with jojoba oil!
Joycey, I basically empty mine as much as possible, then rinse it thoroughly by hand. Then I throw mine in the silverware rack in my dishwasher. Ta da! Instant cleanliness!
Cheap Chick- No kidding, right?!?
Heather, Let me know how it works for you. It’s gotten even my most stubborn makeup off! And in a pinch, I use a dab on a Q-tip to “erase” any eye makeup mistakes.
Holly, I thought of that too… but I just save my Jojoba for my face, body and hair. I couldn’t bear to mix it with water just to take off grimey makeup, LOL!
Interesting !
Thanks for sharing the informative article.
Keep up posting……
This is a great idea! Before I used to remove my makeup with baby oil, but I think this is a better option for the sensitive skin around our eyes.
Thanks. I am making my own.
This is a great article, I would have never thought of making my own makeup removers.
Thanks for the “recipe”! While I have plenty of Almay store-bought eye makeup remover pads (my favorites) right now, I’ll give your tip a try.