{Clutter-Free Challenge} Day 19
Time Needed: 20 minutes - 1 hour
Physical Rating: Minimal
Emotional Rating: Possible Attachment Anxiety
Ugh.
So here is my makeup clutter. Yes, that is a full-size reusable shopping bag. I have a little bit to purge I guess! The theme for this project is the same as all the others: purge then organize. Remember, just because you spent a bazillion dollars on a product does not mean you should keep it. If you hate it, or it doesn't work, or it expired before you even used it, DUMP it :) The money you spent on those products is gone and keeping the clutter around is an attempt to atone for the purchase. Throwing it away will do more than just remove clutter from your space, it will make you think twice the next time you go to make a hasty purchase.
Ta-da!
I found this over-the-door organizer months ago at Marshall's. It was on clearance for $7.99! It couldn't have worked out more perfectly for this job! I purged the makeup that I hated and/or never wore and I was still left with a generous collection. What I love about this method of organizing cosmetics is the clutter-proof factor. Each step of my makeup routine has its own pocket so as soon as I'm finished with a product it goes right back into its own spot. I have had cosmetic cases and bags before, but being the incredibly lazy/rushed person that I am, I would unconsciously decide that putting things away as I went was too time consuming and I would leave it all out on my sink or just dump it all into my makeup bag with the fantasy that I would "put everything away later." LIES!
I've had this organization system in place for 2 weeks and not once have I left a single product out after applying my makeup! That's a miracle for me.
Here's how it's organized:
Row 1:
- Primer
- Liquid Foundations
- Concealer, Contouring, Brow filler
- Mineral Foundations
Row 2:
- Bronzer
- Mattifying Powder, Highlighting
- Finishing Powder
- Lipsticks, Lip Glosses, Lip Balms, Lip Pencils
Row 3:
- Eye Liner Pencils, Liquid Liners
- Mascaras
- Blushes
- Eye Shadow Compacts
Row 4:
- Makeup Sponges
- Disposable Liquid Eyeliner Applicators
- Disposable Mascara Wands
- Disposable Lipgloss Brushes
Row 5:
- Brushes
- Eye Makeup Remover, Brush Cleaner
- Cotton Rounds
- Setting Mist
Ok, so I know that's a lot of stuff, but I don't wear it all at once! Certain occasions call for different types of products. Also, as far as the disposable applicators go: I'm not an environment ruiner, I swear! There are only two items in my house that we use disposable for and that's toilet paper and my make up applicators. Here's why I use disposable: I pay good money for safe, natural makeup so I want to make sure it lasts as long as possible. I hate having to throw out a $30 tube of mascara because it dried out or because it became contaminated with whatever disgusting germs happened to be on my eyes one day. Disposable makeup applicators are a small investment that will save you money in the long run. Visit Qosmedix for good quality disposable makeup applicators for next to nothing!
- Lips and Eyes Ultimate Cosmetics Organizer $29.99
- Over-The-Door shoe organizer $10.99
- Clear Cosmetic Tray $14.99
- ASKER container $5.99 each and hooks $3.99/ 5 pack
- Bamboo Space Saving Desk Organizer $27.67
- Nifty Cosmetic Organizing Carousel $23.64
- BEKVAM spice rack $3.99
My Hair Tool Storage
My mom saved a ton of office mailboxes that her company was going to throw away. I used some in my craft room, but there were still a bunch left over. Because they are made of metal mesh, they are perfect for storing not-quite-cooled hair tools. I installed a coat hook for my blow dryer because it was too fat to fit in a mailbox. It's the hair tool I use the most so it's actually a bonus that it's so handy.
Where to buy:
Wire Mesh Wall File - $16.94
Wall Hook - $4.54
Of all the projects we've done so far, this is the one that I've appreciated the most. I can honestly say that my life has improved because of this one little task. The time that I've saved goes without saying and the lack of stress when I'm getting ready is PRICELESS! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do!