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October 13, 2015 · 20 Comments

DIY Makeup Remover Towelettes (That Actually Work)

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Tracking PixelThe internet is a wonderful thing and I feel like we are always being shared with new and brilliant ideas. Because of this, I feel like it’s a bit harder to surprise me with new and awesome ideas. No, it’s not that I’m smarter than anyone (although I wish that was the reason), it’s just that I am on the internet so often I feel like I see so many great ideas. Don’t even get me started with Pinterest!

I went to a friend’s house to learn about Viva® Towels and all the great ways we could use them. There couldn’t be that many ways, could there? VIVA Paper Towels

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I will admit that I’m one of those people that usually only use paper towels for cleaning purposes whether that means cleaning the window or wiping down the floors.  I learned very quickly that I was doing it wrong. Not only can Viva® Towels be used for cleaning but a variety of other things.

One method to use the Viva® Towels differently is to wet the paper towel and then put it underneath your cutting board. This will help prevent the cutting board from slipping! I tried this switch up and it worked great!Viva Paper Towels The next switch up that I tried was to clean mushrooms with only the paper towel. If you’re like me, you eat mushrooms often and know they are very dirty.  The Viva® Towels stretched to scrub all parts of the mushroom and did an amazing job. Viva Towels

After I was completely blown away by all the ways I wasn’t using Viva® towels, I decided to go home and figure out how I could use the towels differently at home. As I was washing my face that night with my expensive face towelettes, it hit me. I knew I could make my own makeup remover towelettes for a fraction of the cost and without all the nasty chemicals that I was putting on my face every night.

DIY Makeup Remover Towelettes

I started with my Viva® Towels and torn off approximately 20 pieces and found a mason jar that was not too small for the towels but not so big that it would take up to much room for my bathroom counter. DIY Makeup Remover Towelettes

Next, I folded the paper towels so they would fit nicely into the jar. I made it so my towels would fit nice and snug. Your folding my vary depending on the size of your jar.How to Fold Makeup Remover Towlettes

 I was able to fit about 2 weeks worth of towels into my jar. I placed them one by one into the jar until it was almost full. I left approximately 1 centimeter of space on the top so I could add my liquids. DIY Makeup Remover TowelettesMix together 1 cup of water, 3 drops of tear free baby wash, 3 Tablespoons coconut oil and 3 drops essential oil (recommended but not required). Mix Ingredients

Now comes the fun part, pour your ingredients into your jar filled with paper towels slowly. Let the liquid seep into the paper towels. Once you’ve poured a generous amount, take another paper towel that is already folded and push into the jar. The liquid will make the paper towels shrink in size so add as many paper towels as you can. Pour more liquid until the towels stop soaking it in. I had no idea that I would be able to pour so much liquid into the jar. The Viva® Towels soak up tons of liquid which makes them perfect for your makeup remover towelettes! Each towelette will be soaked with all the ingredients you need to get off all of your stubborn makeup. IMG_7676Now the true test is if these towelettes actually take off makeup. I put them to the test and they worked magically. The strength of the towels with how much liquid they absorb worked wonders together. Makeup RemoverDIY Makeup Remover TowelettesWhat I love about this DIY project is that you probably already have all of these products at your home. I highly recommend the Viva® Towels for this project because of their stretchy strength and sponge like absorbency.

I challenge you to a 7-Day Switch Up and try to use your Viva® Towels in a different way than you’re used to, whether it be to scrub your stove or strain your veggies. The possibilities are endless.

What fun and creative ways do you use Viva® Towels?

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Comments

  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    October 13, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    I don’t wear makeup, but I love this idea. I know tons of people are going to be making their own makeup removers 🙂

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  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    October 13, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    That is so great! I love the idea of using paper towels for makeup removers. That textured surface will really get the gunk off.

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  3. Pam says

    October 13, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    I love the idea of making your own makeup remover towelettes. You could save a lot of money this way.

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  4. Catherine S says

    October 13, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    These are all great ideas. I will have to try the cutting board trick.

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  5. meagan says

    October 13, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    My makeup remover does not work that well! I’ve never thought of making my own! I want to try this!

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  6. Liz Mays says

    October 13, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    What a cool idea! Gosh there are so many uses for those Viva towels!

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  7. Toni | BoulderLocavore says

    October 13, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    What a fantastic idea! Make up remover is such a pain. I love your recipe ingredients and am definitely going to try this!

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  8. Jody @ Mommy Moment says

    October 13, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    I love all those ideas but wow, how cool about the make-up remover. I will try the recipe for sure.

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  9. Kristi says

    October 14, 2015 at 7:42 am

    Perfect timing as our daughter in a play and she has to wear eye liner and makeup. We will be trying this for sure and I love that I have everything on hand already!

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  10. Penelope says

    October 14, 2015 at 7:48 am

    I can imagine these would be so lovely to use. The Viva paper towels are so soft, while still being strong.

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  11. Crystal says

    October 14, 2015 at 7:49 am

    That’s such a cool DIY! I would love to make my own. Maybe I’d remember more often to take my make-up off before bedtime.

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  12. Jeanine says

    October 14, 2015 at 8:24 am

    I’ve never used VIVA. I don’t think I’ve seen them at the stores here in Canada, I’ll be keeping a lookout though!

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  13. yumeating says

    October 14, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I have made makeup remover towelettes before, but this is a slightly different recipe. I’ll have to try this one for sure.

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  14. Swa-Rai (@swaraimedia) says

    October 14, 2015 at 10:01 am

    I love a good DIY Project, I’ll have to try this. Viva makes great paper towels so I know this works.

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  15. Shell Things (@shellthings) says

    October 14, 2015 at 10:58 am

    The make up remover toweletes are a smart idea! I’ll have to try it!

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  16. Ann Bacciaglia says

    October 14, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    My Daughter goes threw a ton of makeup wipes. I will have to try making these for her. Viva paper towels are so strong. I love using them in the kitchen,.

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  17. Marcie W. says

    October 14, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    I use makeup towelettes quite often and love the idea of making them myself. I am sure this method is much more natural than the packaged varieties.

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  18. Rosey says

    October 15, 2015 at 5:46 am

    What a great way to use the VIva. I would do this in a heartbeat!

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  19. maria s. says

    October 16, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    I love this idea and it will save me a ton of money. I think Viva paper towels are the best because they are so strong. What other paper towel could stand up to this?

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  20. Debbie Denny says

    October 17, 2015 at 8:10 am

    Wow. This is such a great way to have your own towelettes. Never would have thought of doing this.

    Reply

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