- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 TBS witch hazel
- 1 TBS natural aloe vera gel
- 5 drops vitamin E
Combine all ingredients in your preferred container and blend well.
This mixture will separate. Just give it a good shake before applying.
This recipe makes 1 ounce of finished eye makeup remover. I prefer to make small batches to ensure it is fresh. This lasts me for at least a month since I don’t wear makeup very often.
I reused an empty glass container with a pump top for my eye makeup remover. You could also use a dropper container or simply store in a small glass jar and dip into the jar when needed (don’t forget to shake it well!).
HOW TO USE YOUR DIY EYE MAKEUP REMOVER
Apply a few squirts to saturate a cotton pad. Gently wipe over your eye area until eye makeup is removed.
Looking for a zero-waste option? I love these reusable cotton rounds for removing makeup! Keep a stash under your sink and simply toss them in the wash with your towels.
HOW DO I STORE MY HOMEMADE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER?
Your DIY eye makeup remover can be stored in the bathroom at room temperature. As I mentioned above, as long as your Aloe Vera Gel has a safe preservative in it, your makeup remover will keep fine for several months.
I prefer to make this in smaller batches, to ensure it is fresh. Like many homemade beauty products, they do have a shelf life since you are not using a preservative.
Your homemade eye makeup remover can also be stored in the fridge to extend its shelf life.
HOW TO MAKE ZERO WASTE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER
One of the beautiful things about making your own products is that they can often be zero or very low waste. For this eye makeup remover, simply reuse a previous container to store your concoction in (that’s what I do!).
Skip the disposable cotton pads and opt for a handmade, reusable version like these. They are SO much softer and you will get years of use out of them.