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Monday, February 20, 2012

Gentle Homemade Makeup Remover

Makeup remover is SOOO expensive!!! Even the "simple" convenience wipes are really expensive (we'll make those later this week). Those costs add up, especially if you wear makeup every day. Now, I'm a minimalist girl when it comes to makeup. I don't wear a lot at all. When I was 12 my mom let me wear whatever makeup I wanted. Holy black eyeliner, blue eyeshadow, and red lips bloggirls! I wore every color imaginable for about a year, then lost interest for 2 years, then when I finally started wearing it again, it was minimal, appropriate colors that suited my face. (I'm a redhead - black eyeliner and red lips??? Oh YUCK at my 12 year old self!)

To make a long story short.....I have made CHEAP makeup remover that WORKS! Yes, I said it. I did it! What? You don't believe me....you'll have to try for yourself, right after reading this post.

Ingredients
1 cup Distilled water
1/4 teaspoon Liquid Castile soap (Dr. Bronner's baby mild for me)
1 teaspoon Olive oil (any will do)



Mix 1 cup distilled water with 1/4 teaspoon liquid castile soap and 1 teaspoon olive oil.


Mix well.




I added mine to a "drip" bottle (ya know the kind where you tip the lip piece to open a small hole and it drips out) using a funnel. Shake well before each use. Open bottle, drip several drops of cleaner on a makeup pad or washcloth. Rub very gently on eyelids as they are very delicate, You can rub with a little more vigor everywhere else on your face. Even takes off lipstick.



Cost break down is fuzzy for me (I SO don't do math) but...I'm figuring this for less than a buck, buck fifty at most. MUCH cheaper than any OTC type makeup remover. Next time I'll try to do better on the math lol.

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20 comments:

  1. Great idea! I'd love to have you link it up to my party at http://scrapbookingez.blogspot.com/2012/02/anything-goes-linky-party_16.html. Thanks for this post!

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    1. Lynn @ Scrapity AnneFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:01 AM

      Thank you so much for the invite. I linked up and hope to see you on my blog again soon. I'll definitely be visiting yours!!
      Lynn

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    2. Hello, thought that T should stop by and say I found your website on Google!

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  2. Thanks for sharing this recipe! I would love for you to stop by and link up at my linky party via: ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    PS: I am your newest Linky Follower

    Mrs. Delightful
    Ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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    1. Lynn @ Scrapity AnneFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM

      Thank you so much for the invite!! I'm headed right over! And while I'm there, I'll follow back.

      Thanks
      Lynn

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  3. Thank you for linking up with us! I can't tell you HOW excited I am to see this. I was just thinking I am going to have to swallow the bill and go get some. I only wear eye make-up and I have bought remover about 2 times in my life.. it is SOO expensive, you have that right. Thank you for sharing!! Can't wait to try this. Any other awesome ideas you have, please feel free to link up!

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    1. Lynn @ Scrapity AnneFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:35 AM

      I'm the same way! I only wear eye makeup. I'm so glad you really like this one!
      Thanks
      Lynn

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    2. Hey I wanted to let you know that you are a featured blog over at our party this week! Stop by and check it out and link up some more great stuff! Thanks!
      **Also pick up a featured button while you are there!**

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  4. LOVE this idea! I'm so glad I found you on Natural Nesters. I'm your newest linky follower so that i don't miss any of your amazing ideas! I'd love for you to visit my blog. Have a great day!

    Marilyn
    4you-withlove.blogspot.com

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    1. Lynn @ Scrapity AnneFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM

      Hi Marilyn!
      Sounds like a plan to me! And thanks so much for the compliment! I appreciate it. I'll be sure to visit!
      Lynn

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  5. This sounds wonderful! New follower via tip junkie! Thanks

    kyra @ caramelpotatoes.com

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    1. Lynn @ Scrapity AnneFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:39 AM

      Hi Kyra! Thanks for stopping by!
      Lynn

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  6. I'm always look for natural products.. this is great thanks!

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    1. Lynn @ Scrapity AnneFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:38 AM

      Hey Alison,
      I only started getting into natural stuff about a year ago. Now I'm obsessed. I make all of our cleaners and have just started working on beauty stuff. I LOVE this remover. Hope you enjoy
      Lynn

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  7. What a great tip! I'm not sure where to find Castille soap but I'll check out Shopper's Drug Mart!

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    1. Lynn @ Scrapity AnneFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:37 AM

      Hi Pamela,
      Liquid castille soap is usually found at health food stores, or larger chain grocery stores. Walmart does not carry it. I find mine at Publix or Whole Foods but I'm in GA so that may not work for you. Check a health food store if you can, if not it can be found online.
      Thanks
      Lynn

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  8. How smart is that?! Who knew you could make your own? And I just bought my own makeup removers this morning!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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    1. Lynn @ Scrapity AnneFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:53 PM

      Oh no! Talk about timing! LOL
      I loved sharing at Oopsey Daisy, thank you for the opportunity Alison.

      Lynn

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  9. Wow! Thanks for the tip! I'm not much of a make up person now.However, I used to go crazy with crazy eye shadow shades and nail colors and everything! Now,I stick to minimal everything! :) A sheen of gloss, a light eye liner that does not bewitch my eyes and and stick to a mild matte effect cream!!:)

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    1. Lynn @ Scrapity AnneFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:56 PM

      Hey Jen - yeah me too, I got my makeup phase over fairly young. But, as a redhead with really blonde lashes I HAVE to wear mascara or I feel I look lifeless. And that stuff can be hard to get off! But this works like a dream.

      Lynn

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