The Easiest DIY Makeup Removers to Try Now

Makeup remover is the first product I run out of and because we should never go cheap with our skin products I end up spending a fortune on them. They must be effective to remove all the makeup on our faces and the should be gentle on our skin to not cause any kind of breakout or irritation. I am not a big fan of the makeup wipes, I would go for the liquid stuff but for a working girl, they barely last a month for a 150 ml. You know I don’t just use for removing makeup but adjusting it as well. So, I’m in a financial state right now where I’m trying to spend my money wisely and save for future projects. As long as I can save money I will go for it, that’s why I love to meal prep and I love everything homemade. That’s why I wanted to give DIY makeup removers a try.
Below we are giving you a wide variety of homemade makeup removers that can suit your taste and what you have in hand. They are easy to make won’t take more than 20 minutes and you can get the peace of mind and tamp down the stress a bit while doing them. A good makeup remover should remove makeup fast, cause no irritation, cause no breakouts or heads, and that’s what we about to show you.
Save your money with these DIY makeup removers
Witch Hazel Makeup Remover
Witch hazel one of the best natural products out there to fight the secretion of excess oil from the skin which helps in leaving your face clean, fresh, and tight. So what about upgrading it a bit with extra components to convert into a killer and one of the best DIY makeup remover out there.
Components:
- Witch Hazel
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Purified Water
- Glass Bottel
- Funnel
First, add four tablespoons of witch hazel to the bottle then add two tablespoons of sweet almond oil to it. The next step will be adding two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and mixing them all. Finally, add three tablespoons of the purified water and shake all the products together till the mix very well.
The olive oil is a great anti-oxidant which means it will remove all the dirt and keep your pores clean. While the sweet almond oil will soothe your skin so it doesn’t get irritated from witch hazel that will help to take off all the makeup on your face. Sweet almond also packed with many vitamins and minerals so it will nourish your skin as well. This makeup removal suitable for all types of skin, so don’t worry about using it. Just make sure to wash your face after using it with a cleanser you like.

DIY Jojoba And Rose Remover
Jojoba oil is one of the best face oils recommended by dermatologists for nearly all skin types due to its significant benefits. It works as a great moisturizer with huge anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. It also considers non-comedogenic so it won’t clog your pores and it controls the sebum production as well. So, imagine adding this beauty on your face!
Components:
- Jojoba Oil
- Rose Water
- Funnel
- Glass Bottle
You will need to fill your bottle with rose water first, so use any size you want and add a half cup of jojoba oil to it and mix very well. The reason we used rose water, is because it has anti-bacterial properties which means it will soothe your skin and won’t cause any kind of rash or irritation. Both of these ingredients are safe to use around the eyes as long as you have no sensitivity to any of them. They also suitable for all skin types, so don’t worry about your face.

Aloe Vera And Olive Oil Makeup Remover
One of the best DIY makeup removers you can use, it consists of two of the best skin products that your skin will never complain about. I love aloe vera, I nearly use it for everything from head to toe. I love making hair mask with it combining with coconut oil and I use after shaving as well to keep my skin smooth and soothe it.
Components:
- Aloe Vera Water
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Glass Bottle
The reason we prefer glass is because it won’t react with the products you put in so you can use it safely. Fill the bottle with the aloe water and we didn’t use the gel as it will be thick on your face and won’t be as effective as the water formula. Add a two-third cup of extra virgin olive oil to the water and shake the mixture very well in order to combine. Use a cotton pad to apply and make sure to shake before each usage. It is also suitable for all skin types.
Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties so it won’t harm your sensitive skin and it will remove all excess sebum and oil to leave your skin smooth and clean. Massage your skin a bit with it to get all the benefits then wash with a suitable cleanser to your skin type.

Eye Makeup Remover
Things around the eyes get pretty intense, especially if you a lover for smokey eyes or an eyeliner maniac. You will need a higher and stronger homemade remover for this circle particularly. For this, we will use a chemical product which will be no-tear baby shampoo to get the exact result we aim for, but we won’t use a huge amount just a small one to get things smoother.
Components:
- Coconut oil/Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- No-tear Baby Shampoo
- Purified Water
- Glass bottle
Add 1/2 tablespoon of no-tear baby shampoo to the glass bottle and follow with 1/4 of extra virgin olive oil for people with oily skin, but if you got dry or combined skin you can go for 1/4 of coconut oil. After that fill the bottle with purified water and shake all the components very well until the mix.
This mixture will remove any kind of makeup around your easy in less than a second with no irritation or redness to your eyes or eyelids. Just make sure to not leave it, follow with a face wash to get the best results.

Hazelnut Oil Makeup Remover
This oil has great anti-oxidant properties that can shrink pores and remove all dirt and impurities. It also works as a great moisturizer and very gentle and safe for sensitive skin. That’s why it will be the main component in one of the best DIY makeup removers on our list. This will be an oil remover for people who like to get two in one: a makeup remover and oil cleanser as well before going for the actual face wash. This is a procedure that you can follow if you aiming to get glass skin allure…check our topic on that.
Components:
- Hazelnut Oil
- Olive Oil/Sunflower Oil
- Glass Bottle
Add 1/3 hazelnut oil to 2/3 olive oil or sunflower oil and mix very well together. I may go for a bigger bottle to make a large amount that can last me a longer time. If you like to change between go for a smaller one. I f you don’t like the smell or the consistency of olive oil switch to sunflower which considers an anti-oxidant as well. It also a great source for vitamin E and linoleic acid, the latter is considered as a skin barrier meaning it will protect your skin against germs and bacteria. Make sure to lets this oil remover sit on your skin a bit after getting rid of all makeup and you can message to your pores as well to get wider benefits.
