Always keep your faux lashes clean and last the longest time!

Why should we clean our False Eyelashes?

False eyelashes can sometimes be very pricey, so you may want to be able to use them more than once. As for our Felvik False Eyelashes, it’s usually able to use up to 20-25 times if with a proper handling. If you want to reuse your lashes, you have a variety of options. You can clean the lashes with a cotton swab or Q-tip. You can also use tweezers and a plastic container filled with makeup remover to slowly clean the lashes. When you’re done, store the false lashes safely in a cool and dry place or a container.

How to clean false eyelashes?

Step 1: Prepare your tools

Before you begin cleaning your false eyelashes, gather the tools to do so. In order to do it correctly and efficiently, you’ll need the following items:

• Makeup remover, specifically designed to remove eye makeup
• Rubbing alcohol
• Cotton balls
• Cotton swab/Q-tip
• Tweezers
• Using a Plastic Container

Step 2: Wash your hands

To start with, wash your hands in clean tap water and antibacterial soap. It’s very important to stick this step and keep our hands hygiene. You do not want to handle false eyelashes with dirty hands, as this can cause an eye infection and can be very serious.

• Get your hands wet with clear, running water. Lather your hands in antibacterial soap for about 20 seconds. Make sure to target areas like between the fingers, the backs of your hands, and underneath the fingernails.
• Rinse your hands in clear water and then dry with a clean towel.

Step 3: Remove your fake lashes.

Apply makeup remover over the eyelash to remove the glue. Press down on your lid with one finger and gently lift up the eyelash with the other. Use the pads of your fingers or tweezers over your fingernails.

• Firmly grasp the eyelashes with your thumb and forefinger.
• Peel the band inwards slowly. The lashes should come off fairly easily.
• Do not use oil-based makeup removers when wearing false eyelashes.

Step 4: Soak a cotton ball in makeup remover (or Felvik Eyelash Remover) and swab it along the false lashes.

Take a cotton ball. Soak it in some makeup remover or Felvik Eyelash Remover. Move the swab along the fake lashes in gentle motions. Run the swab from the tip of the lashes to the end of the lashes, making sure to get the adhesive strip as well. Keep going until all the makeup and glue is off.

Step 5: Repeat on the opposite side of the lashes.

Turn the false eyelashes over. Get a fresh cotton swab and soak it into makeup remover or Felvik False Eyelash Remover. Then, repeat the process of moving the swab along the other side of the eyelashes. Once again, move from the top of the lash to the tip. Make sure to swipe the swab along the adhesive band. Make sure all makeup is removed.

Step 6: Use tweezers to remove any glue.

There will usually be some glue stuck on the lash band. You can use tweezers to remove it.

• Inspect the lash for any glue that’s left on. If you find glue, take your tweezers. With one hand, pull off the glue with the tweezers. With the other hand, hold the eyelashes with the pads of your fingers.
• Make sure to only pull with the tweezers. Pulling at the lashes could damage the fake eyelashes.

Step 7: Dip a fresh cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and wipe down the lash strip.

You want to make sure you get any remaining glue or makeup off of the lash strip. Dip your cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and wipe it along the lash strip. In addition to removing glue, this disinfects the strip so you can safely use the eyelashes again later.