Then, rub the fabric against itself and allow the friction to lift the stain. Instead, dab cold water on the stain and the teensiest spot of soap. If all you have on hand is soap and water, you can still try to get a makeup stain out. Save the hot water for when you toss in the washer. Avoid hot water at all costs when trying to spot treat a minor makeup stain. Ice (and cold water) works to lift a stain, while using hot water during a spot treatment can actually spread the stain. Grab a cube and rub it vigorously on stain. Ice, Ice BabyĪpplying ice cubes is another way to get makeup out of clothes. Alcohol-free hairsprays will do nothing for a makeup stain. Note: this only works if the hairspray contains alcohol. Let the hairspray dry and follow up with a wet wipe. Apply hairspray to the stain and let it dry. Who knew? Hairspray can actually help you get rid of a tricky lipstick stain. Blast the powder off the fabric and you're good to go. Any attempt to wipe it away is met with a smeared mess that's even more noticeable than the original dots of powder were. If you use any kind of loose powder on your face, you know how frustrating it can be if you spill it on your clothes (especially if it's light powder on dark fabric). After ten minutes, wipe off the shaving cream with cold water. During that time, the cream will dissolve the stain. Who knew shaving cream can lift a stain? Apply a squirt or two the stain and let it sit for ten minutes. Rubbing alcohol is particularly effective at removing lipstick stains, since alcohol can break down oily and waxy stains. Soak a cotton ball or the tip of a washcloth in rubbing alcohol and then rub it over the makeup stain. Clean Magic Eraser for makeup on clothes. But on things like cotton? Makeup wipes are basically a Mr. And you've got to spot-test anything that you aren't sure is colorfast or that might water-spot like silk on an area that doesn't show before going to town on it-you don't want to ruin anything delicate. A couple of things to remember: This is most effective on a fresh spill that hasn't had time to dry or set.

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