Feb 09
Here’s a tutorial on making your own makeup removers!
***Due to the lack of preservatives, I recommend making these in small batches***
My Personal Recipe - Oil Based Makeup Remover (for waterproof makeup)
This is also a great skin moisturizer!
Ingredients:
1 Tsp. Pure Glycerin
3 Tsp. Distilled Water
4 Tsp. Mineral Oil (I used Baby Oil but I plan to try other options such as Olive, Jojoba, and avocado Oil)
Optional: 1 Capsule of Vitamin E (if using, perhaps use 1/2 tsp less of the oil)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a sanitized bottle and shake before each use.
Water Based (Recipe found on the internet)
1 Tsp. Baby Shampoo
3 Tsp. Distilled Water
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a sanitized bottle and shake before each use.
February 10th, 2009 at 1:00 am
Alright, thanks! :]
February 10th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I wouldn’t suggest it. The reason for using baby shampoo is because of how gentle it is. Go get the sample bottles. I think they are like $.99 and you can make several batches!
February 11th, 2009 at 5:32 am
since i don’t have baby shampoo, could i use regular shampoo?
February 13th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
this is such a great idea..thank you..btw your very pretty :]
February 16th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Very interesting idea, thanks!
February 16th, 2009 at 4:43 am
Tahnks for the great idea. It is non-toxic and youcould use organic oil and glycerine! Also, you could use organic cotton pads (normal cotton production is very harmful to the Earth). Thanks!!!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:46 am
ok for seriously thank you for making this (i’m not gonna use oil based, cus it makes me break out, and im gonna keep searching for water-based removers) but have i got two words for you: Bobby Pins. use it!
February 19th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
thanks for the step by step instructions! I’ll definently try this out.
February 19th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
okayyy !
yay !
thank you sooo much !
this really helped me out.
February 22nd, 2009 at 4:40 am
yes, just replace that portion with water so half water and half oil.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:21 pm
what if you don’t have glycrin?
will that STILL work?
February 24th, 2009 at 7:03 am
oh good to know that - thanks! I have dry skin and I mainly use it to remove eye makeup so I don’t break out from it. I use a face cleanser after too perhaps that helps.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I used the oil based one, and it removed my makeup REALLY well, but even after removing the oil from my face, I broke out the next day. I don’t reccommend the Oil-Based for anyone who is prone to acne at All =)
February 28th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
thanks for your prompt reply sweety!
March 2nd, 2009 at 7:07 am
I would have to say no if you plan to use it for more than 1 day. Because distilled water is pure water, it doesn’t contain any on impurities (lead, chlorine, etc) in tap water. If you must use tap water, do it in tiny tiny batches meaning enough for max of 2 uses. Better yet, filter or boil the water for a few minutes. Tap water contains minerals that build up over time so 1 or 2 days max if using tap water for these recipes.
March 2nd, 2009 at 4:49 pm
is it ok if i use plain tap water?
March 4th, 2009 at 6:12 am
no, it actually doesn’t but it does foam up in the bottle. Just make sure you have the correct ratio. I have it in a spray bottle so when I use it, I spray it on a cotton ball then smooth the cotton ball on my skin. It’s good so far…removes my eye makeup.
March 5th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
for the second one…doesnt the shampoo foam up when u put it on ur face? O.O
March 7th, 2009 at 10:16 am
of course you can! but i would use extra virgin olive oil
March 9th, 2009 at 7:37 am
for the oil based one can you use olive oil?