How to Make a Homemade Eye Makeup Remover

Wait, are you telling me that I DON’T have to spend extra money on special products to remove my eye makeup, using natural ingredients I already have at home? Count me in!

I decided to make my own homemade eye makeup remover after I ran out of the brand I was using before, and I was pleasantly surprised when I liked it more than the store-bought version.

And not only that, but I have also been able to get rid of unnecessary chemical ingredients, no matter what proportion they are in, and replace them with something that is just as effective and much healthier. So why not give it a try?

For me, this is the most important thing, because if you use a makeup remover daily, it means that the problems of persistence and bioaccumulation are a concern (in simple terms, this means that chemicals enter the body faster than the body can get rid of them).

So if you too prefer to go the natural route, grab a pen and paper and note down these 7 natural and effective options for removing your eye makeup.

All these natural makeup removers are essentially a single ingredient. I have them all at home just because I like making my own homemade cosmetics, but you don’t need to buy them all.

If you have even just one of them, you can already start saving money and investing in the health of your skin and eyes. Use whatever method you have on hand at that moment.

If it doesn’t work – or if you have a reaction or allergies to some of the ingredients – then make a mental note to try another one in a few weeks.

The good news is that all the ingredients listed below can be used for something else. You’re not wasting your money on something you can only use once, crossing your fingers hoping it works.

Better yet, you’re SAVING money because you no longer need to buy a chemical makeup remover!

Natural Eye Makeup Removers

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a healthy fat that I often use for cooking, but I also use it as a carrier oil for essential oils, a simple moisturizer when I run out of moisturizer, or when I’m experiencing a severe acne breakout.

Because I always have a jar of coconut oil in my bathroom, it’s easy to open it up and rub a little over my eyes to remove makeup in the most natural way possible before going to bed.

I usually always use a virgin product that is unrefined. And since it is solid at room temperature, I take a small amount, warm it in my hands, and then pass it over my eyes with my fingertips.

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet almond oil may not be as common as coconut, but it’s equally effective at removing makeup particles. It is super gentle and light on the skin, and it doesn’t have much of a scent either.

I use it soaked in a cotton disk, since its consistency is more liquid than the previous one.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is like the unpopular little brother of sweet almond oil, but it shouldn’t be! It has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and its lipids are the most similar to those of our skin.

Olive Oil

Long known for being a key element in the natural beauty routine, this oil is perfect for removing all traces of makeup.

It is very gentle and rich, so I usually put a little in the palm of my hand, warm it up, and then pass it over my eyes or all over my face.

Just make sure to choose a good quality, organic if possible! You’re putting it around your eyes, so make sure it is high quality.

Shea Butter

Another wonder, shea butter is capable of removing even the toughest eye makeup. It is solid at room temperature, so I would suggest rubbing a pea-sized amount between your fingers to warm it before applying.

Witch Hazel

Although more commonly used as a preservative and astringent in DIY cosmetics, witch hazel is a natural makeup remover too! It has a slightly thinner consistency than the oils mentioned above, so I would definitely recommend using a cotton ball or a cotton disk for this method.

Get an alcohol-free product that is pure, if possible, so it doesn’t dry out your skin or sting your eyes.

Oil + Water + Witch Hazel

Okay, I said all the methods were single-ingredient, but this is essentially a combination of the above ingredients (plus water).

This recipe is essentially 2 tablespoons of each ingredient (oil, water, and witch hazel) measured together in a small travel bottle. The oil and water technically don’t mix, so you’ll have to shake it well before using it each time.

Its texture is very light, so again, look for a cotton ball or disk to apply it around the contour.

All of the above options work to remove makeup from the eyes, lips, and also the eyelashes (here we teach you how to do it), although I wouldn’t use all of them to remove face makeup as some oils can be comedogenic, which means they can cause acne breakouts.

In this article, I show you how to remove your eye makeup with these and other products in the best possible way.

Want a bonus? Use a Vitamin E capsule that will give an extra boost of nutrition to the sensitive skin around your eyes.

Don’t you get along with these ingredients? Then opt to buy one from the store. But not just any, here we recommend the best ones.