How To Get Eyelash Glue Off Eyelids Without Makeup Remover
Wearing false lashes for a night out or a big event really makes a huge difference.
Your eyes look great in photos, your makeup looks put-together, and your friends are complimenting you all night!
However, when the party’s over, you’ll need to remove your faux lashes, as there’s nothing more uncomfortable than sleeping with eyelash glue on your lids.
Usually, false eyelashes must be removed using a regular makeup remover.
It’s pretty effective at gently dissolving the glue so that the faux lashes slide off without pulling or damaging your natural lashes.
But what happens if you don’t have any on hand?
How do you get eyelash glue off your eyelids without makeup remover?
There are a few easy steps you can take to safely remove your false lashes and dissolve your eyelash glue using things you already have around the house.
No need to rush out to buy makeup remover in the middle of the night! In this article, we will show you how to safely and simply remove eyelash glue at home.
Home Remedies To Remove Eyelash Glue
There are a few effective ways to remove eyelash glue without makeup remover, and they boil down to two methods: heat and oil.
Over time, hot steam gently softens the eyelash glue, allowing you to move it around, rub it off, and remove fake eyelashes.
If you can find a way to gently expose your eyelids to hot steam, it’s a great option when you don’t have access to other products!
Another effective way to dissolve eyelash glue is with oil.
Any oil that is safe for the skin can work, and you likely have some at home.
Here are some of our top home remedies based on the information above that can get your eyelash glue off without makeup remover:
Steamy Shower
A hot shower before bed sounds nice, but it also doubles as eyelash glue remover!
The key is to find a shower cabin or bathtub with a thick shower curtain to create a steamy environment.
Turn the water as hot as you can tolerate (without burning yourself) and spend at least 10-15 minutes in there, letting the steam rise and envelop you.
While you’re in there, you can do your regular washing up with soap and shampoo, etc.
As the water runs down your face, you can gently rub your fingers over your eyelids. Be careful not to pull at your lashes! Let the steam do all the hard work.
Eventually, after about 10-15 minutes of steaming and warm water, your eyelash glue will start to soften. You’ll notice your lash strips begin to lift at the sides.
Again, tread carefully here, and don’t just pull them off without making sure that the glue has softened all the way through.
Be patient with the process and only remove the false lashes when you are sure you can do so without hurting your eyelids or pulling out your natural lashes.
Face Steamer
As an alternative to the hot shower above, consider doing a smaller-scale face steam.
This doesn’t require you to get into the shower and wet your hair before bed.
Which can really extend your nighttime routine at a time when you’re probably already tired and just want to go to bed.
For a face steam, you’ll need the following:
- Large bowl
- Hot water
- Large towel
Fill the bowl with hot water. Make sure it’s hot enough that it has visible steam rising from it, but not so hot that you’ll burn your skin on that steam.
Place the bowl of water in front of you on a tabletop or counter, then face it.
Gently drape a towel over your head and over the bowl of hot water to create a closed environment for the steam to fill.
Stay like this for 5-10 minutes, allowing the steam to work its magic on your lash glue.
Eventually, you can check it by rubbing your eyelids with your fingers and seeing if the false lashes start to peel off.
Gently remove them once the glue is soft enough, making sure not to pull too hard or too fast.
When doing a face steam, make sure to take breaks if it gets too hot.
If you start to feel dizzy, remove the towel immediately and take a few long breaths.
If you’d like to see a visual tutorial, check out this YouTube tutorial by Jennifer Mac.
Warm Compress
If steaming isn’t your thing, simply applying heat and moisture to your eyelids for several minutes can help accomplish similar results.
All you need is a warm compress, which can be made out of the following:
- Cotton balls or cotton pads
- A bowl of warm water
- Optional: jojoba oil or olive oil
Fill your bowl with warm water and oil, if you’re using one.
The oil will help speed up the process because oils help dissolve glue (more on that later).
Using water alone will work too. Soak your cotton balls in the water and squeeze out any excess.
Close your eyes and place the warm compresses against your eyes while lying back.
Remain in this position for a few minutes or until the warm compresses begin to cool.
When they start to cool, replace them with new warm compresses soaked in water.
Repeat this process for another 5 minutes each time, until you begin to notice that your eyelash glue is softening, and your false lashes are starting to peel off.
Keep repeating the process until the false lashes come off easily without pulling too hard.
Wash any remaining glue off with warm water; at this point, the glue should have softened enough that it’s easy to remove.
Olive Or Canola Oil
Almost everyone has cooking oil in their kitchens.
So, if you’re looking for an easy, quick way to remove eyelash glue without makeup remover, check your kitchen cupboards.
Plant oils will work best – this includes olive oil, canola oil, and similar oils.
We’re suggesting olive oil and canola oil because they’re the most skin-friendly.
They are non-comedogenic and won’t cause breakouts or irritation. In other words, they are safe to use on your eyelids.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Your choice of oil
- A small bowl
- Q-tips
Pour a little bit of oil into your bowl – two or three tablespoons should be enough.
Dip your Q-tip into the oil and spread the oil over your eyelash line, right where the eyelash glue is.
Once there is enough oil on your lids, you can gently rub it with a Q-tip or use your fingers to create friction.
Be patient here – the oil is working. Simply keep the friction going, allowing the oil to gently dissolve the glue.
Avoid getting oil in your eyes, and rinse them out immediately if that happens.
Eventually, the glue will soften, and you’ll be able to remove your eyelashes and any remaining glue.
Rinse your face with warm water and a washcloth to get all the remaining gunk off your face before heading to bed.
Other Oils
You might have some other oils at your disposal that work well for the above method, too. Here are other great oils you could use:
You can use any of these oils alone or mixed together.
Follow the same steps as you would with kitchen oils: pour a little oil into a bowl, dip a Q-tip into it, and rub the oil over your lashline.
Continue doing that until the glue starts to soften.
Use a moist washcloth if you need extra friction, and make sure to wash everything off with water before you go to bed.
Eye Cream
If you’re spending the night in a hotel room or somewhere else where you don’t have access to kitchen oils and beauty oils, don’t worry.
You can also use an eye cream.
Eye creams are often formulated with some kind of oil, and they usually contain a higher percentage of oil than other creams or lotions.
You can use that to your advantage since oil dissolves eyelash glue.
All you’ll need for this is:
- Eye cream
- Towel or washcloth
Simply begin by closing your eyes and putting a generous amount of eye cream over your eyelid, focusing on the area with the most eyelash glue.
Gently use your fingers to rub the eye cream all over that area in small circular motions.
You’ll probably need to do that for a few minutes before the eyelash glue begins to soften.
Don’t be afraid to add more eye cream if it starts to dry out.
Once the glue is soft enough and you can feel your lash strips peeling off, take the towel or washcloth and gently run it over your eyelids to remove the cream, lashes, and glue.
Follow up by washing any remaining gunk off with warm water.
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