How to clean an empty lip gloss tube

Oct 09, 2025 Leave a message

To clean a lip gloss tube, follow these steps:


Tools needed:

Cotton swabs or lip brush
Tissue paper or cotton pads
Tweezers (optional)
Cleaning solution (such as expired makeup remover, eye and lip makeup remover, or hand soap)
Decanter container (optional, for storing scooped-out lip gloss)

 

Cleaning steps:

Remove the silicone stopper: First, use tweezers or your fingernail to remove the silicone stopper from the lip gloss tube.

Scoop out the remaining lip gloss: Use a cotton swab or lip brush to scoop out as much lip gloss as possible from the tube. You can put it in a decanter container for later use (if you want to use it again). For hard-to-reach bottoms, you can use a long, thin tool such as chopsticks.

Pour in cleaning solution: Pour an appropriate amount of cleaning solution, such as expired makeup remover or eye and lip makeup remover, into the lip gloss tube. Then, plug the tube opening with your thumb and shake well to dissolve any remaining lip gloss. Wipe the tube: Use tweezers to hold a cotton pad or tissue to wipe away any remaining lip gloss from the tube and brush. For the tip, you can also wrap a tissue around the pen refill and wipe it back and forth.

Rinse and dry: Rinse the lip gloss tube thoroughly with clean water, then let it air dry in a well-ventilated area.

By following these steps, you can easily clean your lip gloss tube.