Article: Invest in a good liquid makeup remover or box of cleansing pads. Most makeup removers contain oils and other solutions that are very effective at dissolving caked on cosmetics. Simply wipe your lips clean if you're using a pad, or wet a paper towel to apply a liquid product. Modern makeup removers are formulated to get the job done without relying on harsh chemicals, but buying name brand cleansers might cost you more. Be careful not to ingest liquid makeup removers when using them near your mouth. Look into exfoliating products that are designed specifically to be used on the lips. Scoop up about a dime-sized amount of the exfoliant with your finger and gently scrub away at the lipstick. Lip polishes and scrubs are the beauty equivalent of taking sandpaper to an old coat of paint. If you're looking for a homemade, natural lip exfoliant recipe, try combining a tablespoon of brown sugar with a couple ounces of raw honey. This is a time-honored removal method among lipstick devotees. Dip a cotton swab into a jar of Vaseline or Aquaphor. Coat your lips with a generous amount of the jelly and allow it to sit for a minute or two. After it's had time to work, you'll be able to wipe away your lip color as easily as if it were never there. Petroleum jelly is an alternative to more specialized makeup remover products that you can find at the corner drugstore or in your own medicine cabinet. As an added benefit, products like Vaseline and Carmex make excellent moisturizers. Take the holistic approach and use coconut oil in place of chemical-based removers. This potent miracle product will melt the color right off your kisser, making it one of the most effective and least labor-intensive home remedies yet discovered. Best of all, it can be bought in large quantities for cheap almost anywhere, and has multiple uses. Rub the semi-solid coconut oil between your fingers until it becomes a liquid, then slather it directly onto your lips. Let it sit for a few moments before wiping it away. With its recent explosion in popularity, coconut oil can be readily found at most supermarkets and specialty grocers.

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Use a standard makeup remover. Deep clean your lips with an exfoliant. Spread on some petroleum jelly. Buy a bottle of coconut oil.