These DIY Makeup Remover Pads are a cinch to make and making your own DIY Makeup wipes will save you a bundle!
Confession: I’m not the greatest when it comes to skin care. I don’t always use moisturizer, I rarely use toner, and I almost never take my make up off at night. You might ask why then I decided to make these DIY Makeup Remover Pads – I’ll tell you, it’s for my sister Kate, queen of black eyeliner. She’s partial one brand of make up remover cloths, which, though expensive, she swears by.
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I wanted to see if these DIY Makeup Remover Pads would work as well as her pricy cloths so I decided to give it a go. These are soft and gentle on your skin, but still do a great job of removing make-up. My skin felt, fresh and clean afterward. The best part? They cost less than $1 per jar to make!
How to Make DIY Makeup Remover Pads
Materials
- Wide Mouth Pint Mason Jar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons baby shampoo (no-tears such as Johnson & Johnson)
- ¼ teaspoon baby oil
- Large round cotton pads
- (Optional – a couple drops of geranium or lavender essential oil, both of which are good for your skin and a 1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil)
Directions:
- Mix the water, shampoo and baby oil in a measuring cup.
- Pour a little bit into the canning jar and place about 5 or 6 pads on top. Gently press down until the pads absorb the liquid.
- Continue adding liquid and pads until the jar is full. I used about 40 pads.
Everyone Loves DIY Makeup Wipes!
I have to tell you friends, this is one of my post popular posts of all time. It’s been featured on Shape Magazine, Cosmo, All You Magazine and DIY Magazine, too.
Making these DIY MakeUp Remover Pads is as simple as that! And remember my DIY Make Up Organizer? That’s what you see in the background in the image above – get the tutorial here.
Jessica S. says
May 25, 2014 at 5:36 pmI’m trying this out right now, I love projects with supplies I have around the house!
Ang Paris says
June 15, 2014 at 5:45 pmJessica, thanks so much for your note, I can’t wait to hear how you like these!
carrie says
August 19, 2014 at 1:06 pmI LOVE this! I spend so much money on make up removers and cloths – I can’t wait to try this!
Carrie
Ang Paris says
August 19, 2014 at 2:06 pmI know! It’s such a waste! I hope you love these as much as I do 🙂
Kara says
October 1, 2014 at 8:54 amCool DIY! I’m going to have to try this…well, later once I wear makeup more than every 6 months or so lol. Definitely have to save for later!
Audrey (KeyGypsy) says
October 1, 2014 at 10:31 amGreat post! And so clever!! Can’t wait to try this out for myself.
Ang Paris says
October 7, 2014 at 10:15 amThanks Audrey!
Bethany says
October 1, 2014 at 10:46 amWhat a great idea and so easy. Thanks for sharing. I love products that aren’t expensive and can make myself. Happy SITs Day too!
Ang Paris says
October 7, 2014 at 10:15 amThanks for stopping buy Bethany, and taking the time to leave a note 🙂
Clotilde/Craftybegonia says
October 1, 2014 at 10:05 pmHi, visiting you via the SITS girls. Very nifty idea! Thanks for sharing. Wish you the best with your blog!
Ang Paris says
October 8, 2014 at 9:15 amThanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a sweet comment 🙂
Clotilde/Craftybegonia says
October 11, 2014 at 11:55 pmYou are most welcome!
linda says
February 4, 2015 at 12:48 amI can’t wait to try this BUT I (think) am allergic baby oil. Is there something else I can replace the baby oil? I might have aloe oil somewhere in the house, but (if I can’t find it) Is there another substitute for baby oil?
Ang Paris says
February 4, 2015 at 11:31 amLinda, I’ve never tried it with another oil but would be interested to know how aloe oil works for you!
Melissa | persnickety plates says
February 24, 2015 at 9:05 pmI love this! I was just at Target earlier & decided against buying more eye makeup remover wipes. I feel like I’m always buying them & they’re pricey. I just need to find a mason jar 🙂
Ang Paris says
February 25, 2015 at 1:10 pmThanks for your note Melissa – I hope you can try these soon. They last a long time (about 40 days/nights) and they’re so cheap to make!
keri @ shaken together says
February 25, 2015 at 5:49 amThis is GENIUS! I am making these this weekend!
Flo says
October 14, 2015 at 10:38 amdoes this affect acne prone skin
Ang Paris says
October 18, 2015 at 1:41 pmI have some adult acne and do not find that it negatively affects my skin. I have been using this for years and love it. I hope you will, too!
Flo says
October 22, 2015 at 11:11 amthanks, am going to make some today n give it a try
Krystle Lynch says
January 3, 2017 at 12:16 pmWow, this is amazing will be trying this out!
Adriane says
June 1, 2017 at 12:21 amUouuuu
Very nice tips and Blog!!
Many kisses from Brazil!