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While foundation may give your skin a smooth appearance, it’ll make your sheets look rough after a night of tossing and turning. Ready to learn a surprising trick for getting this makeup essential out of your linens?

You’ll need:

  • A butter knife or spoon
  • Shaving cream (That’s right!)
  • Water
  • Microfiber cloths

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1
    Scrape

    Delicately remove any clumps of foundation with the side of the spoon or knife.

  2. 2
    Step 2
    Cover in shaving cream

    Spray the shaving cream on the stained area and let it sit for three to five minutes.

  3. 3
    Step 3
    Dampen and dab

    Dampen a microfiber cloth and use this to gently dab at the stain. Work from the outside in, and switch to a clean cloth (or clean area of the cloth) as often as needed.

  4. 4
    Step 4
    Rinse

    Rinse the spot with cold water.

    If you still see foundation, give the above steps another go.

  5. 5
    Step 5
    Wash

    Wash the sheets as you would any other day, but skip the dryer to prevent the stain from setting.

    Repeat until the stain has been lifted.

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