How to Get Makeup Out of Clothes

Whether it's just a drop of foundation on your favorite shirt or dropping the mascara wand on a pair of light-colored pants, these occasional stains, which are to be expected, can be removed when treated correctly. 

With the right methods and a stain solver, such as Vanish, you can remove all makeup stains from your clothes. Let us help you get rid of common makeup stains, such as lipstick, foundation, mascara, blush, etc., from your clothes while ensuring they maintain their exact former appearance. 

Read our article about how to get makeup out of clothes using Vanish to tackle any makeup stain easily and effectively.

Even though you can easily remove makeup from your face using water, it's a different game when the same makeup clings to your clothes. So why is that? 

This happens because makeup's high pigmentation and long-lasting power make it harder to remove from clothes. 

In addition, since makeup products are oil-based, they won’t come off with just water and need to be dissolved with stain solver products, which are 5x more powerful than any detergent and remove stains, odors, and 99.9% germs.

Treating the makeup stain as soon as you see it is imperative to guarantee successful removal. 

Upon noticing the makeup stain, promptly address it by gently using a butter knife or the edge of a credit card to lift liquid makeup from the fabric. Use a lint roller to remove the residue without damaging the fabric for dry powders, bronzers, and rouge.

After that, to remove the makeup stains, use Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder for white clothes and Vanish Oxi Action Powder for colored clothes. 

There are three methods for utilizing Vanish products to eliminate stains: Pre-treat, Soaking, and adding directly to the Wash. 

Although pre-treatment and soaking are typically reserved for tough stains, the in-wash method is the simplest and can be combined with pre-treat or soaking.

Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Add ¼ scoop (15g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in the water (MAX 40°C)

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Apply the mixture directly onto the ink stain, rub it gently, and let it sit for 10 mins (do not allow Vanish to dry on the clothes. 

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Soak the clothes in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 3: Wash

Add Vanish Oxi Action Powder to your machine on top of your laundry detergent. Below are the recommended stain remover dosages:

• ½  scoop (30g) for normal stains.

• 1 scoop (60g) for tough & dried stains.

To remove settled/dried makeup stains from clothes, use Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal. It is safe on colors and whites, works three times better than bleach, and can be used to pre-treat, soak, and wash.

Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Apply Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal directly to the stain and rub in gently. 

2. Do not allow the stain remover to dry on the fabric. 

3. Wash immediately with your usual detergent. 

4. Rinse the garment thoroughly before drying. 

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 10ml of Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal to 1 litre of water (40°C max).

2. Leave the clothes in the solution for 1h max.

3. After soaking, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly.

Option 3: Wash

Add 100 ml of Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal to your normal detergent and wash as usual.

FAQs

Can baby wipes effectively remove makeup stains from clothes?

Although baby wipes can address minor makeup smudges on clothes, their repeated use may harm fabric due to acidity. To remove makeup stains from clothes without risking fabric damage, it is advisable to use a quality stain remover such as Vanish.

Can I use dish soap to remove makeup stains from clothes?

Because of its strong cleaning agents and alkaline pH, you shouldn’t use dish soap to remove makeup stains from clothes. These properties can strip natural oils from fabrics, leading to dryness, color fading, and weakening of the fibers over time. 

Should I use cold or warm water to remove makeup stains from clothes?

It's advisable to use lukewarm water for removing makeup stains, as cold water may not be as effective, and hot water could set the stain deeper into the fabric