Do you love trying out new makeup? And that's why you have a lot of it? However, there are ways to organize your makeup in a way that will not only save you time, but also extend the life of certain tools and products. Japanese organization guru, Marie Kondo has become a household name in more ways than one. She has helped many people find only things in their homes that bring joy. Luckily, the KonMari Method also includes tips and tricks for storing makeup properly.
The KonMari Method for Makeup Storage
To completely declutter your makeup bag, you need to fully commit to the process. Because it is a process. Change isn't easy, especially if you're not used to it. And don't forget that according to Marie Kondo, we should all keep only those things that speak to our hearts and throw away the things that no longer bring us joy. Thank them for their service and then let them go.
Clean the makeup bags and drawers
The first thing you should do is empty the cosmetic bags and bags and either clean them or buy new ones. This is important because when you have something that is brand new or really clean, psychologically you don't want to fill it with old or dirty makeup again.
We recommend that you regularly wipe the makeup bags with cotton wool soaked in eye makeup remover to keep them clean and hygienic. Clean the hard-to-reach corners with a cotton ball.
Wipe your drawers regularly to keep your makeup in good condition.
Put everything in a pile
Why is this so important? Why can't you just take things out one at a time?Marie Kondo thinks so, that you have to visually see how much you own of something. This puts things in perspective. Hopefully, seeing the mountain of makeup will encourage you even more to get rid of some things and simplify your life a little.
Take out your makeup and lay everything out. Then sort it into batches by category so you can see how much you have of each product type. If you have multiple items in a category (lipsticks, mascaras, etc.), you should decide which ones bring you the most joy and keep only those. However, you shouldn't throw everything away. Some products can be stored in a separate container in your bedroom, but be careful not to have anything duplicated in the makeup bag you use every day.
Each season, go through your belongings and donate or get rid of anything that no longer serves you. Fewer things are easier to maintain!
Get rid of expired products
Before you really dig through the makeup pile and decide what to keep, do yourself a favor and look for products that may be expired, dried out, or broken. These can easily be thrown away and make room for other items you love.
Old make-up, especially liquid products, can harbor germs that are particularly problematic on the face.
Now is the time to get rid of products that you tried but didn't like the scent of or had a bad reaction to. Decide to throw them away, even if they were expensive.
The best storage for your makeup
Now that you know why you should strip your makeup down to the bare essentials, it's time to start organizing. Try to arrange things so that they are pleasing to the eye.
If you don't have enough makeup to fill a drawer, start with a tray.
Marie Kondo recommends organizing makeup by categories and subcategories. Similar items should always be stored together. This helps you remember exactly where things are when you need to get ready quickly in the morning/evening and you can see exactly what you have. If you store your makeup in a drawer, divide it into different containers or makeup bags by category.
Always store your makeup separately from skin care. Liquid products can leak, which would ruin any powder-based makeup stored next to them.
PreserveKeep your brushes separatefrom other objects and standing upright. Use a glass jar or a pretty tin for this.
Organize all long makeup products like mascaras, concealers, and pencils in clear plastic containers and trays, and all palettes and compacts in ones with pull-out drawers. Not only are they pretty, but it's also an easy way to see exactly what you have.
