3 DIY Organic and Natural Solutions to Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag

Whether it’s made of suede or cotton, makeup bags can harbour harmful bacteria if they are not cleaned thoroughly seasonally. However, you don’t need expensive cleaners to do so.

In fact, a far more effective fully vegan, organic and natural solution that costs next to nothing can be made from simple hypoallergenic ingredients! It’ll make light work of cleaning — no harmful chemicals required!

Get started with these 3 DIY organic and natural solutions to spring clean your makeup bag!

1. Fully Vegan, Organic and Natural Lemon-Scented Cleaner



If your makeup bag doesn’t have any particularly nasty stains, this fully vegan, organic and natural lemon-scented cleaner is an all-rounder you’ll love. Plus, the organic and natural lemon’s extra-strength acid boosts its cleaning properties – perfect for even the most stubborn waterproof mascara and foundation stains!

What you’ll need:

  • 2 cups of distilled plain water
  • The rind of ½ an organic and natural lemon, juiced as well
  • 10-15 drops of an organic and natural essential oil (e.g. lemon, orange)

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Combine all the above fully vegan, organic and naturally hypoallergenic ingredients together in a spray bottle.
  2. Shake vigorously and let infuse for a week before using!

Pro tip: Always label any bottles of DIY organic and natural cleaners with its full hypoallergenic ingredient list. In case of accidental consumption, it’ll help knowing what the mixture contains.

2. Fully Vegan, Organic and Natural Wipes

If your makeup bag can’t withstand the washing machine, these fully vegan, organic and natural disinfectant wipes will be a breeze to use. As they gently remove the stains that won’t budge, they’ll leave behind a beautiful scent thanks to its potent combination of several organic and natural essential oils!

What you’ll need:
  • 1 cup of plain distilled water
  • ¾ cup of organic and natural vinegar
  • 8 drops of organic and natural tea tree oil
  • 8 drops of organic and natural eucalyptus essential oil
  • 8 drops of organic and natural lemon essential oil
  1. Fold and place the cloth squares into the empty wipe container and set aside.
  2. Mix the plain distilled water, organic and natural vinegar and 3 organic and natural essential oils well in a small bowl.
  3. Pour the liquid solution over the cloths in the container, ensuring that they are soaked thoroughly before use.

3. The Fully Vegan, Organic and Natural Stubborn Stain Solution



If you’ve got a makeup stain that just refuses to disappear, it’s time to bring in the big guns! This fully vegan, organic and natural solution is more of a concentrated paste — an easy-to-prepare solution that will break down even the most stubborn makeup stains!

What you’ll need:

  • 2 tablespoons organic and natural cream of tartar
  • 5-10 drops organic and natural lemon essential oil
  • Optional for extra strength: 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide (3%)

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Combine 2 tablespoons organic and natural cream of tartar, 5-10 drops of fully vegan, organic and natural lemon essential oil in a small bowl.
  2. Add enough water gradually to form a substantial paste.
  3. Mix and spread the paste over makeup Rub it in, and allow to dry before washing!

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