A Simple DIY Eye Makeup Remover (Works for Mascara too!)

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I am so excited to share my latest DIY beauty recipe with you for homemade eye makeup remover!

I decided to make my own eye makeup remover after I ran out of the natural brand I previously used and was pleasantly surprised when I liked it better than the store-bought version.

After some minor tweaking, this DIY eye makeup remover is now perfection, and I have added this to my growing list of products I now make instead of buy.

Wondering why you should make your own eye makeup remover?

This homemade version is safe, effective, super easy, and made with only 4 completely natural ingredients. Plus, it is much cheaper to DIY your eye makeup remover than to purchase it.

HOW DO YOU REMOVE EYE MAKEUP NATURALLY?

I know you’re here because you want to know how to easily get your makeup off with natural ingredients, so let’s get to it!

Oil is the most common way to remove eye makeup naturally. Olive oil, coconut oil and jojoba oil are all popular choices, and can be used on their own to easily wipe away eye makeup (and face makeup as well!).

I’ve tried the pure oil method, and I much prefer this version with aloe and witch hazel added. I find it much lighter and doesn’t make me feel like a grease-ball afterwards.

WHAT CAN BE USED AS EYE MAKEUP REMOVER?

Coconut oil is a popular choice to remove make-up of all types, and it’s extremely easy to do. Simple rub coconut oil all over face and on closed eyes, then wipe off with a wash cloth.

However, I find coconut oil a little TOO oily for me. I prefer a combination of oil (the key makeup removal ingredient), witch hazel (astringent), and aloe (soothing). I find this combination works wonderfully and doesn’t leave me feeling like I need to wash my face afterwards.

ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS

Olive Oil

Olive oil is my favorite oil for homemade eye makeup remover because it is medium bodied, readily available and great for skin. Just make sure you get good quality, organic if possible! You’re putting this all around your eyes so make sure it’s high quality.

I’ve also tried this recipe with grapeseed oil, which I love for lots of DIY beauty products. I really like it with grapeseed oil as well because I love how light grapeseed oil feels on the skin.

Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is a natural astringent made from the witch hazel plant. It is a great addition to lots of skincare products, and I really like it in eye makeup remover because it helps the product go on smoothly.

Make sure you are using pure witch hazel, not a blend. You can usually find it at drug stores and health food stores.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel is becoming one of my favorite ingredients to add to my homemade skincare concoctions. It is calming, soothing to skin, and I love the gel texture that it adds to products without having to add synthetic thickeners.

You can easily purchase one from the market, just make sure it’s safe for use.

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EASY DIY MAKEUP REMOVER RECIPE

• 1 TBS olive oil
• 1 TBS witch hazel
• 1 TBS natural aloe vera gel

Combine all ingredients in your preferred container and blend well.

This mixture will separate. Just give it a good shake before applying.

This recipe makes 1 ounce of finished eye makeup remover. I prefer to make small batches to ensure it is fresh. This lasts me for at least a month since I don’t wear makeup very often.

I reused an empty glass container with a pump top for my eye makeup remover. You could also use a dropper container or simply store it in a small glass jar and dip into the jar when needed (don’t forget to shake it well!).

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HOW TO USE YOUR DIY EYE MAKEUP REMOVER

Apply a few squirts to saturate a cotton pad. Gently wipe over your eye area until eye makeup is removed.

Looking for an applicator? Use reusable cotton rounds for removing makeup! Keep a stash under your sink and simply toss them in the wash with your towels.

 

HOW DO I STORE MY HOMEMADE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER?

Your DIY eye makeup remover can be stored in the bathroom at room temperature. As I mentioned above, as long as your aloe vera gel has a safe preservative in it, your makeup remover will keep fine for several months.

I prefer to make this in smaller batches, to ensure it is fresh. Like many homemade beauty products, they do have a shelf life since you are not using a preservative.

Your homemade eye makeup remover can also be stored in the fridge to extend its shelf life.