Beauty On A Budget: Homemade Nail Polish Remover!

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Calling all my frugal fashionistas! For this weeks Beauty On A Budget Series I want to discuss one of my favorite ways to save money on cosmetics, and that with my homemade Nail Polish Remover!

What so cool about this remover? It’s made of just one tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar, and a 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch! That’s it! This blend is natural, easy on hands, is acetone-free, and works just as well as any commercial brand. I can make a 20 ounce bottle, a years worth of remover for $0.50! I polish my nails weekly, and find that one bottles lasts nearly a year, and compared to the $12.00 I spent annually in previous years, this is a beauty secret I will be continuing! As this product is acetone-free, there is no peeling as well. I keep my remover in the fridge in the warmer months to prevent the starch from separating, and its good to go on all fronts! Be sure to try this method for removing nail polish, and see how awesome saving money can be! Enjoy!

Misty

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Welcome, savvy savers! My name is Nicole, and I'm the LadyPrefers2Save. We believe in making the minimalist mindset manageable, through budgeting, upcycling, & healthy menu planning. I thank you for stopping by and giving us the opportunity to help you prefer to save, too!

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  • Amber W November 1, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Could distilled white vinegar work ?

    • Nicole November 2, 2015 at 7:09 am

      Yes, it should.

  • Mirella July 22, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    does it have to be freshly squeezed lemon juice

    • Nicole July 27, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      No, lemon juice in general.

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  • kim January 4, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Do you have to use fresh lemon juice or can it be the concentrate? Thanks and cant wait to try this!

    • Nicole January 4, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      I use natural lemon juice, but the bottled works well, too!

  • Tiki - Grow It Girl July 19, 2014 at 4:03 am

    This is awesome. I am all about beauty on a budget and I go through remover like you wouldn’t believe. I was going to send this post to Jay but I see she already stopped by. hehe I have to pin this for later and remember to pick up corn starch when I go shopping Monday. I learning all types of wonderful things since I started co-hosting the #wakeupwednesdaylinky Thanks so much for sharing this gem! Hope to see you this week!

    • Nicole July 19, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Thanks for stopping by!

  • Michelle July 16, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Thanks for sharing, Niki! I love all DIY beauty products and this can’t be easier.

    • Nicole July 16, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Michelle!

  • Divachyk // Relaxed Thairapy July 15, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    Oh btw, I’m a cohost in the #wakeupwednesdaylinky. Pleasure meeting you.

    • Nicole July 16, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Nice to meet you, my name is Misty Nicole, but you can call me Niki! Thanks for stopping by!

  • Divachyk // Relaxed Thairapy July 15, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    This is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Have you noticed any peeling or drying effects? I imagine not since it’s acetone free.

    • Nicole July 16, 2014 at 7:45 am

      No, I haven’t, again as you’ve mentioned its acetone-free. Thanks!