Foundation, powder and lipstick rub off onto clothing with little effort, and by the time the marks are noticed the wearer is often already hunting for a way to deal with them. El País set out to check whether two methods circulating online actually remove makeup smudges from white fabric at home, testing alcohol and makeup remover as the two purported allies.
On the makeup-remover side, the writer used a biphasic product but argued that Garnier micellar water is the better option, since it has no oily base. The micellar water is described as clearing makeup residue and dirt from the face without any need to rinse it off.
A KH-7 stain remover, formulated with enzymes, is listed as suitable for several kinds of marks, makeup, grease and oil among them. It is applied straight onto the affected area, left to work for five minutes without being allowed to dry, and then the garment is washed as usual. It contains no bleach and is intended for both white and coloured clothing.
The isopropyl alcohol from EQME is primarily designed for cleaning electronic components, screens and lenses, though it can also serve as a glass cleaner and a degreaser.
