Uncomplicate your makeup
Being in the dog days of summer (which I just learned has actually nothing to do with dogs) a lot of us are probably not wearing as much makeup every day. Couple that with working from home, not traveling or going out much and I have found less desire to go through a whole daily facial routine.
Which makes now the perfect time to #uncomplicate your makeup and all of the myriad of products you have for your face. Let's say goodbye to wasting our valuable time sifting through multiple creams, potions, tubes, and jars to find just the right one.
In the process of uncomplicting makeup you're going to find you're also letting go of the doubt and anxiety associated with seeing reminders of money spent on products that promised the moon and delivered less than stellar results.
Start up some tunes or your favorite podcast and make haste to your bathroom area, armed with your trash can and cleaning products.
Take everything out of its current location. Whether it is all in a drawer or makeup bag, just get it all out on the counter in front of you so you can really see what you have.
Toss old makeup. This is easier said than done but if you haven't worn it since Christmas, chances are you never will. It doesn't matter if it's expensive Chanel lipstick, or a tube of not quite finished Great Lash mascara. I put together a Makeup Expiration Dates timeline for your reference here.
Group like products together. Put your eye shadows, lipsticks, foundations, BB creams, etc. together.
Find appropriate containers. I like to store vertical items like mascara & eye pencils vertically in a repurposed candle container. Julep cups are a lovely option, too. What works for you will depend on what cosmetics you have and your storage options.
If you have drawers, divided drawer liners are excellent for categorizing and storing similar products together. I've used these for several clients and they work very well.
If you are storing items on the counter, this is a pretty and functional container to keep the essentials together but organized.
The ultimate way to uncomplicate your makeup, though, is to invest in products that you know look good on you that you love. I advise getting your makeup done professionally at a store that sells the brands you like. I know this may not be possible right this minute but it is always wise to seek the counsel of experts especially when it comes to your face.
I also recommend seeing a dermatologist and aesthetician to take the best care of your skin. Invest in these services so you can allocate your budget wisely and not be swayed by the marketing promises of miracle products. They may work wonders but maybe just not for you. I have fallen prey myself to the claims of youthful, unwrinkled, perfect skin only to be disappointed by results inversely related to the amount of money I spent.
The less you buy, the less you have to organize so invest wisely, whether it's for your face, body or home. 😊