Makeup stains are the bane of our existence. Not only do they seem to pop up at the most inopportune times; they also require a ridiculous amount of energy to remove.  Whether you’re pulling a shirt over your face and a deodorant streak magically appears or someone moves in for a hug and transfers foundation to your collar, they’re simply not fun to deal with. Luckily, there are a few ways to deal with them instead of sacrificing another piece of clothing or bedroom sheets.
Ahead, we’ve pulled together a guide for dealing with the most common mess-ups.
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Lipstick: Because most lipsticks are oil-based, using an oil based cleaner will likely remove the stain. Get yourself a grease fighting liquid soap like Dawn Dish Soap and begin by blotting the stain with a clean tissue to remove any excess color. Next, spritz the stain with clean water, but don’t soak the fabric. Gently rub a drop of the soap onto the stain and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then, use a clean terry cloth towel to rub the soap into the stain in a circular motion from the outer edges towards the middle. Finish by dabbing the section of fabric clean with a dry towel, and if the stain isn’t completely removed, repeat the process as necessary. Alternatively, you can also use good old fashioned rubbing alcohol to remove the stain. Simply soak a cloth or cotton ball and dab it directly onto the stain until it’s gone. This one ...