How to Remove Makeup Stain from Shirt

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The following guide will allow you to remove makeup stain from any piece of clothing, but more specifically cotton shirts and tops. Please proceed with caution for expensive clothing. For larger or stronger stains, use larger amounts of cleaning products. In addition, please be aware of delicate fabrics and dry-clean only market clothing as they require special treatments done by professionals. You may also take a look at this article from Glamour magazine that gives a couple of different ways to remove makeup stain from clothing.

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Place a white napkin or rag under the shirt to avoid making a mess or colour transfer into the garment.

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Pour micellar water over the stain
Micellar water can be replaced by any kind of water-based makeup remover.
Do not use an oil-based makeup remover as it will permanently damage the shirt.

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Pat the stain dry with the napkin/rag from Step 1.
Do not use Kleenex tissues as they will fall apart and make a mess by sticking to the fabric.

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Wash the shirt in cold water with the detergent of your choice.

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Pour detergent over the stain. Pour baking soda or powder over the soap.
The recommended measurement is 1/4 of a teaspoon of baking soda/powder but you may use more if the stain is larger.

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