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How many times have you almost walked out the door and noticed a little lipstick stain or a smudge of foundation on your shirt collar? I’m guessing the answer is a bunch. But that doesn’t mean that you have to change your shirt. Here are a few simple ways to remove those annoying makeup stains that won’t take up too much time.
1.Invest in a portable stain remover. If you looking for a quick way to get rid of the most minimal stain, try pulling out a stain removing pen. These handy little tools are lifesavers! Though, make sure you test out a small area to make sure that it will work for the stain and the fabric that you’re wearing.
2.Use your everyday makeup pads. If you’ve dealing with a power foundation spill on your collar, a makeup pad may do the trick. Try to remove as much makeup as you can by dabbing a paper towel over the area or brushing away power with a clean makeup brush. (Make sure you don’t smear.) Then gently pat the stained area, and repeat to remove as you would your daily makeup.
3.Pull out grease-fighting household items. Dish washing liquid such as Dawn is a great tool to fight oily makeup stains like lipstick. Start by trying to remove any excess makeup with a paper towel. Put a little bit of water on the stain and rub it in and let the soap do it’s job. After about 10 minutes, grab a wash cloth and gently rub away the stain.
While these tips may offer a fix for the moment, don’t forget that throwing your shirt in the wash is the only way to make sure that the stain is really gone.
Be sure to check out how to untwist elastic under fabric and how to remove long-wear lipstick.
[Photo Damsel in Dior]
