How To Really Get Lipstick Stains Out Of Your Clothes

Just like other stains, a few household products can quickly dilute even the most stubborn marks from your lip color. "My best tip is really so simple but so effective. Use diluted dishwashing liquid. Let it sit for a few minutes and use a toothbrush or nail brush to scrub out. Repeat as necessary. It never fails," Troi Ollivierre, co-creator of LoveSeen lashes and founder of Troi Ollivierre Beauty shares with Byrdie.

However, if there are any lifted spots of the stain, The Spruce suggests removing them with a butter knife before applying any soap or products. Lipsticks are made with oil or wax, by removing remnants of these first, you can avoid spreading the stain or deepening it. Then, apply stain remover and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Wash your clothes in hot water and check to see if the stain is no longer visible. If it is, repeat the process before putting it in the dryer.

"My go-to technique to remove a lipstick stain is to first remove the bulk of the pigment with eye makeup remover with a cotton bud. Then I use a dab of Dawn liquid soap on the area, let it soak for at least 5 to 10 minutes, throw the item in the washer. It comes out clean every time," Sébastien Tardif, celebrity makeup artist and co-founder of Veil Cosmetics tells Byrdie.

For dry-clean only fabric, gently blot the mark with a paper towel before dropping it off at the cleaners. Whatever you do, do not try to rub it off!