7 Easy Ways To Get Lipstick Out Of Clothes

If you are one of those people who get dressed up before putting on makeup, you have probably found yourself in a situation to have to change at the last minute because some of your lipstick got on your clothes.

Don’t worry, your clothes are not ruined! Here are the steps you can take to get the lipstick out of your clothes.

7 Ways To Get Lipstick Out Of Clothes

There are multiple methods you can choose from when it comes to getting lipstick out of your clothes.

The best method depends on what you have available at home, the fabric of the stained clothing, and the stubbornness of the stain.”

Remember to always act as soon as possible because it can get difficult to remove a lipstick stain that has been sitting for a while. Here are some of the tested options for removing lipstick from your clothes and how to exactly use them.

Micellar Water

The first answer to the question of how to get lipstick out of clothes is – the same way you remove it from your lips. If you use micellar water for makeup removal, you have everything you need to remove the lipstick from the stained piece of clothing.

It’s especially useful if your lipstick is waterproof. Follow the next steps to ensure you do it correctly.

• Wipe away any lipstick that is remaining. You can use a firm piece of paper to do this – just try not to spread any lipstick to unaffected areas.
• Once you have done this, you can take the bottle of micellar water and some cotton swabs. Put a few drops of micellar water into the lipstick stain and dab with a cotton swab. Repeat the process a few times – every time the micellar water dries out.
• When you see the stain fading away, put a few more drops and just leave the piece of clothing to rest for 10-20 minutes.
• After the time has passed, wash the piece of clothing regularly. Make sure to use the highest temperature possible without destroying the fabric.

Using micellar water is probably the most effective way to remove the lipstick stain. This liquid is usually safe to use on any fabric and when it is good for removing makeup from your face, it is good for removing it from your clothes.

 

Baking Soda And Lemon Juice

Another method that you can use to remove a lipstick stain from your clothing is good old baking soda and lemon juice mixture.

• Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a few drops of lemon juice. Depending on the size of the stain you should adjust the measures.
• Wipe away any residue of lipstick. Apart from a piece of paper, you can also use a few q-tips to do this.
• Apply the mixture to the affected area and leave it to soak for around 15 minutes.
• When 15 minutes have passed, soak your piece of clothing in hot water (if possible) where you dissolved some laundry detergent.
• After that, you can put clothes in a washing machine and wash regularly.

If you notice that the stain is still there, repeat the process before drying. It’s harder to get the stain out once the clothing has completely dried off.

 

Alcohol

One of the stronger options for stain removal is alcohol. You will need a few drops of denatured alcohol.

• Same as in previous steps, remove excess lipstick from your clothes.
• Spray the stain or put a few drops of alcohol on it.
• Leave it for around 15 minutes so the clothing can absorb the alcohol.
• Wash with a soap or detergent. If you see that the stain is still there, repeat the process.
• When you see that the stain is removed, wash regularly in a washing machine.

Alcohol should be strong enough to remove lipstick stains, especially if your lipstick is light-colored.

 

Dish Soap

Another alternative that you can turn to is using dish soap. It may seem unconventional, but dish soap can clean the dirtiest dishes, so it can work well with the stains too.

• Put a few drops of dish soap on a stain.
• Take a q-tip or small cloth and dab until the dish soap is absorbed.
• Wash using hands or put in the washing machine at the highest possible temperature.
• Repeat the process if the stain is not removed.

Dish soaps usually don’t smell as nice as you’d want your clothes to smell, so make sure to add scented laundry detergent or some fabric softener during the final wash.

 

Laundry Detergent

In case of a lipstick stain, you can also use laundry detergent. The steps are the same as with dish soap.

• Put a few drops of liquid laundry detergent on the stain. If you have powdery laundry detergent, you should put just a pinch of it.
• Add a few drops of hot water and leave it for around half an hour.
• If you see that the stain is removed, wash regularly.

The stronger your laundry detergent is, the quicker the stain will go away.

 

White Vinegar

White vinegar is one of the magic ingredients for removing any stains, including lipstick ones. You can use any type of vinegar, but the white one doesn’t cause color fading or discoloration on the clothes as others may.

Follow the next steps to get the lipstick out of your clothes using vinegar.

• Take out as much lipstick as you can out of the stained piece of clothing. Like in the previous steps, you can use a q-tip or a piece of paper.
• Put a few drops of white vinegar on the stain. Dab with a small piece of cloth for a few minutes until the vinegar is absorbed.
• Leave it for around ten minutes.
• Wash that part of clothing and see if the stain is gone. If it’s not, repeat the process, and if it is, wash regularly.

For even better results, you can mix vinegar with a few drops of lemon, or with a pinch of baking soda. If even that doesn’t work, you can mix all three together – a few drops of vinegar, a few drops of lemon, and a pinch of baking soda.

Apply the mixture to the stain, wait for 10-15 minutes, and wash the piece of clothing like you normally would.

 

Stain Remover

One more option that you can choose is using a stain remover. There are so many variants out there, including liquid, spray, and powdery ones.

You should choose a stain remover that is suitable for the color and the fabric of a piece of clothing that you want to remove a stain from.

The process depends on the exact manufacturer, so always make sure to read the instructions carefully. Not doing so may damage or discolor your clothes.

Some Additional Tips

You learned about the best methods to get lipstick out of clothes. Here are some additional tips and tricks that can help you get those stains faster and prevent them in the first place.

Dab, Don’t Rub

When you apply the preferred method of stain removal, don’t rub the stain. It’s very much likely that you will only make it worse and bigger, so it would be much more difficult to get rid of it. Instead, dab the area gently for a few minutes.

You can do it using only your finger or you can use a small cloth. Dabbing will also help absorb the liquid or powder that you applied faster.

Test The Product On A Small Piece Of Clothing

Before you use any of the methods listed, it’s best to test the product on a small piece of clothing you are trying to remove a stain from. Depending on the material and color, the fabric can get damaged or discolored.

Apply a chosen product to a small, invisible area and wait for a few minutes to see if it has any bad effect on the piece of clothing. If not, feel free to resume and apply it to the stained area.

Apply Make-Up Before Dressing Up

This tip is an obvious one, but it’s worth mentioning. Lipstick stains are not so difficult to get out from clothes, but other make-up may be much harder.

Mascara, eye shadows, and heavy foundations are just some of the things that can cause you a lot of trouble if found on clothes. This is why it’s best to wear something you wouldn’t mind throwing out in case it gets stained. [9 Ways To Get Rid Of Mascara Out Of Clothes]

You can have a T-shirt used only for this occasion – it’s risk-free and you won’t have to worry about being late or changing up your plans last minute.

Summary

Finding stains on your clothes is never pleasant – especially if they happen when you are putting on make-up and getting ready to go out. Luckily, there are a lot of effective and fast methods to get lipstick out of your clothes.

The safest bet is using micellar water, but you can also turn to things that you probably have at home, like lemon juice, baking soda, or white vinegar.

To prevent the stains from happening, consider having a piece of clothing designed only for putting make-up on. It’s a lot of less stress!