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    Home » Lifestyle » Bath & Beauty

    DIY Makeup Remover Pads

    Published: Dec 23, 2022 by Ang Paris · 22 Comments
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    Skip store-bought and make your own makeup remover pads with safe ingredients.
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    Skip store-bought and make your own makeup remover pads with safe ingredients. via @jugglingactmama

    These DIY Makeup Remover Pads are a cinch to make and making your own DIY Makeup wipes will save you a bundle!

    Woman holding a jar of DIY Make Up Remover Pads.
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    • ✂️ Supplies Needed
    • 📝Instructions
    • How to Use Homemade Makeup Remover Wipes
    • Similar Projects
    • 📋 DIY Makeup Remover Pads
    • How to Make DIY Makeup Remover Pads
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    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.

    I love making my own DIY beauty products and 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!

    Materials needed to make DIY Make Up Remover Pads.

    ✂️ Supplies Needed

    Be sure to check out my Juggling Act Mama Storefront on Amazon where you'll find all kinds of great products to make your life easier!  Thanks so much for being a part of Juggling Act Mama ❤

    • Wide Mouth Pint Mason Jar
    • water
    • baby shampoo (no-tears such as Johnson & Johnson)
    • baby oil
    • jojoba oil - this is a natural antibacterial
    • witch hazel - this is a natural astringent
    • disposable cotton pads OR reusable cotton rounds

    (Optional - a couple drops of geranium or lavender essential oil, both of which are good for your skin and a ½ teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil)

    📝Instructions

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this diy makeup remover recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable tutorial with materials, please scroll down to the teal box below.

    1. Mix the water, shampoo, jojoba oil, witch hazel and baby oil in a measuring cup.
    2. 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.
    3. Continue adding liquid and pads until the jar is full.  I used about 40 pads.
    Mixing up the liquid make up remover.

    How to Use Homemade Makeup Remover Wipes

    NOTE - if you have sensitive skin, it's a good idea to try this mixture out on the back of your wrist before using on your face for make up removal.

    1. Lightly rub one of the face wipes in a circular motion on your skin. Be sure to take extra care around the eye area.
    2. For stubborn eye makeup, you may need a second cotton round.
    3. Gently wash your face with warm water afterward.
    Woman holding a DIY Make Up Remover Pad.
    The great thing about making your own own diy makeup remover pads is how much money you will save!

    Everyone Loves DIY Makeup Wipes!

    I have to tell you friends, this homemade eye makeup remover recipe 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.

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    📋 DIY Makeup Remover Pads

    Not ready to make your own diy makeup remover wipes yet? Don’t forget to pin this project for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures!

    Close up image of a jar of make up remover pads.

    How to Make DIY Makeup Remover Pads

    Skip store-bought and make your own makeup remover pads with safe ingredients.
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 40 pads
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Wide Mouth Pint Mason Jar

    Materials

    • 1 ½ cups water
    • 2 tablespoons baby shampoo no-tears such as Johnson & Johnson
    • ½ teaspoon jojoba oil
    • ½ teaspoon witch hazel
    • ¼ teaspoon baby oil
    • Large round cotton pads
    • A couple drops of geranium or lavender essential oil, both of which are good for your skin and a ½ teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil optional

    Instructions

    • Mix the liquids in a measuring cup.
      1 ½ cups water, 2 tablespoons baby shampoo, ½ teaspoon jojoba oil, ½ teaspoon witch hazel, ¼ teaspoon baby oil, A couple drops of geranium or lavender essential oil, both of which are good for your skin and a ½ teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil
    • 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.
      Large round cotton pads
    • Continue adding liquid and pads until the jar is full.  I used about 40 pads.
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      1. Jessica S. says

        May 25, 2014 at 5:36 pm

        I'm trying this out right now, I love projects with supplies I have around the house!

        Reply
        • Ang Paris says

          June 15, 2014 at 5:45 pm

          Jessica, thanks so much for your note, I can't wait to hear how you like these!

          Reply
      2. carrie says

        August 19, 2014 at 1:06 pm

        I LOVE this! I spend so much money on make up removers and cloths - I can't wait to try this!
        Carrie

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        • Ang Paris says

          August 19, 2014 at 2:06 pm

          I know! It's such a waste! I hope you love these as much as I do 🙂

          Reply
      3. Kara says

        October 01, 2014 at 8:54 am

        Cool 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!

        Reply
        • Lizzy says

          March 25, 2020 at 7:24 am

          This is probably a dumb question but with the soap even though it's not a lot do you have to wash your face afterwards or are you good to go to bed? Asking for a lazy girl... lol

          Reply
          • Ang Paris says

            March 25, 2020 at 9:04 am

            I do not wash my face afterward (also a lazy girl!)
            Thanks so much for stopping by Lizzy!

            Reply
      4. Ang Paris says

        October 08, 2014 at 9:15 am

        Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a sweet comment 🙂

        Reply
        • Clotilde/Craftybegonia says

          October 11, 2014 at 11:55 pm

          You are most welcome!

          Reply
      5. linda says

        February 04, 2015 at 12:48 am

        I 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?

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        • Ang Paris says

          February 04, 2015 at 11:31 am

          Linda, I've never tried it with another oil but would be interested to know how aloe oil works for you!

          Reply
      6. Melissa | persnickety plates says

        February 24, 2015 at 9:05 pm

        I 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 🙂

        Reply
        • Ang Paris says

          February 25, 2015 at 1:10 pm

          Thanks 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!

          Reply
      7. keri @ shaken together says

        February 25, 2015 at 5:49 am

        This is GENIUS! I am making these this weekend!

        Reply
      8. Flo says

        October 14, 2015 at 10:38 am

        does this affect acne prone skin

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        • Ang Paris says

          October 18, 2015 at 1:41 pm

          I 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!

          Reply
          • Flo says

            October 22, 2015 at 11:11 am

            thanks, am going to make some today n give it a try

            Reply
      9. Patti says

        March 16, 2020 at 2:46 pm

        Could you use Castile soap in place of the baby shampoo?

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        • Ang Paris says

          March 16, 2020 at 2:58 pm

          Honestly, I'm not sure. I have not tried castile soap.

          Reply
      10. Hetal says

        March 04, 2021 at 7:03 am

        For how long (how many days or weeks) does this doesn't go bad?

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        • Ang Paris says

          March 17, 2021 at 9:22 am

          Hi! Store these in a cool place out of direct sunlight for best results. Be sure to seal the container tight each time and these should last you for about 3-4 months.

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