How to De-clutter Your Beauty and Makeup

 

All things need a space or an area to live, don't start tidying in a space that's too big or too small, work to get your Beauty and Makeup clutter free, in a workable space that you have always wished for. 

Are you in denial, or putting things off.. bathroom cabinets filled to bursting, with beauty, skincare, makeup and toiletries? Do you find that your make-up bag won’t actually zip shut any more? What should you do? I have some great de-cluttering tips just for you.

Using methods and strategies that are the staples of the minimalist lifestyle can give you the perfect opportunity to purchase multi-functioning products, and storage systems. Sit back and enjoy a more orderly lifestyle that also saves you time and money. Choose ranges of multi-tasking products, luxury items that are results driven, creams, serums and toiletries that accomplish the task in minimum time. Develop the intention of replenishing your old or out of date items by clearing those closets in one big swoop especially as we get closer to 2021. 

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If its out of date, smells or oils have separated, if it looks looks a strange colour, or even an unusual runny or clogged texture then BIN IT!

Read the product instructions including understanding the shelf life of your products, is it in date? Any items that are going onto face or hands must always be within the manufacturers date. This will ensure that you avoid any irritation, or skin sensitivities so be very strict. Did you know that bacteria can grow in any of these beauty or skincare items, so be careful about your personal care and hygiene products and store them safely away from sunlight or heat. Educate yourself on the safety and manufacture batch codes to be completely safe, these will be a row of numbers or letters to indicate where and when the product was made and can even indicate, in some brands, the processes that were used to create them.    

Cleaning

Be harsh, aim for a fearless clean-out! Why not share, sell, gift or donate unwanted, overflowing items that have perfect packaging and still in date. Choose and purchase fabulous new storage boxes to vamp a tired bathroom and forget the typical 'last time I used it' rule, especially if its been a few months. Remember you are de-cluttering because things are damaged, replace lids, clean and wipe bottles, tubes, check for leakage, throw damaged items into recycle bags to dispose of, avoiding further mess and spillage before throwing them in the bin. Any opened item that you have not used in the last 6- 9 months, smell them check dates then... yes if it smells funky BIN THEM!

GET RID, old mascaras, lipsticks, creams, body lotions, stained and smelly makeup blenders, makeup brushes.

Do NOT hoard lots of free samples, use them for friends, add to gifts, scent closets and linen cupboards, we usually never get around to using them, and they just take up valuable space. Sell any good quality, unopened items online, always ensuring that they are clean and saleable. Do you have too many of one item? Why not swap with friends, always check texture and usability.

Line them up 

Let it go bless it with love and say goodbye!

Liquid products have a gathering dust in a drawer, foundations can sometimes have a short lifespan so check everything, does the colour still suit your skin tone or look. et rid of them if they are separating or changing colour. Do not keep any makeup, skin care, sprays, toiletries or perfumes in direct sunlight on windowsills or near heaters as this can easily cause separation of the liquids and chemicals. Old and stale makeup sponges can hide a multitude of unseen germs and bacteria, surprise including nail polishes, just ditch them.

Eyeshadows and palettes, pencils, lip liners, that we loved the look of in store, especially limited editions, are not always the best for skin tone, sometimes not the most flattering for your look, why not trade online or again swap with friends, host and evening and Give to local Charity.

CLEAN YOUR BRUSHES! Get rid of dirty powder puffs and sponges!!

Cleanse those brushes 

Love your Organised Beauty

By seriously revamping our beauty game, and educating ourselves on the growing brands of ethically friendly skincare, and anti-ageing products we can evoke joy, by just looking at effortless beauty. Using beautifully stored fabulous lotions, luxury potions easily transport us to the land of ultimate satisfaction.

Simply positioning pots of eyeshadow palettes, and pots in drawers with beautiful see-through or coloured dividers are another fantastic way of keeping your purchases safe, easy to view and use. There are so many fabulous storage containers everywhere.. I love to purchase, with the help of my experience and product selection skills, you can create a system, that works for you or check out my Pintrest board for home storage linked below.

Line up all your lipsticks, according to the colour selection, nudes, winter, reds, then choose texture, separating glossies, mattes, creams or long lasting brands. Work your way thorough all of your items, I really love to have my stunning lipstick cases on display even when they are empty. 

CLEAR YOUR AREA

One of the main problems of gaining clutter, is that we are not sure of what to do with items once they opened. A great idea is to donate, unwanted, clean and safe items to homeless, refugee hostels, or even charity housing, for women and teens.

When was the last time I used it?

Does it fit my current fashion or beauty style?

Skincare can be easily arranged by brands, colour or sizes, clean and wipe down all areas with surgical spirits or antibacterial cleansing products to ensure the best hygiene for your area. Continue to throw out damaged boxes, cracked or broken bottles, keep everything in a tidy pretty streamlined home. 

Begin a 'No purchase' challenge with friends, allowing No makeup or skincare purchases, until you have used all of your current stash of beauty items, set a time limitation when it is safe for you to spend and see how much money you have saved! Try before you buy is great when re-purchasing and or need to replenish with handy size samples for specific items.

CLEAN BEAUTY 

Read all product labels, try to banish or use all or most toxicity from your skincare routine for the safest results. The Cosmetic Industry has so many amazing, safe  vegan and organic plant based skincare brands that do not endorse the use of unsafe methods, allergens, including products or testing on animals. 

Look out for known toxins and eliminate them from your Life for good.

A great balanced diet, immune support, cleanliness alongside our carefully sourced beauty products, can now be proudly placed on our clean and beautifully adorned shelves! 

Experiment with natural fragrances and explore recommended products that are 'clean' or vegan and contain no animal testing, do also look out for the Bunny or ECO-CERT labelling. Use safe packaging, begin your toxin free journey to use recommended sun protection on a daily basis, find great SPF products that will block or absorb the harmful rays if they are out of date, the potency may be not as great as when you purchased them.  

Fearless Clearout 

A Winter detox is the perfect way to jump start 2021, check your medicine cabinet, only store your personalized daily self care supplements.  

By saving money you must ensure that you include the best mineral and vitamin products you can afford,  boost your circulation, and allow your health, peace of mind, to sustain a realistic system. 

By simply adjusting what we are putting on our skin and in our bodies, learning how they are stored all help to curate and downsize. Take time when purchasing new products, to check that you are not buying duplicate products, or the latest trends that you may hate in a few weeks.

Store your oils safely

Work in categories, then locations de-clutter your sections, lay all items out on a towel, for those like me who can become overwhelmed this is an easy method that will assist in the organization of storage placement. Take a look at all the makeup on the towel, see what is damaged, what to keep,  this gives you time, to work out your de-clutter goals. Start your de-clutter system by putting the most used items at the forefront of your recently cleared space, with pretty or functional storage boxes and drawer dividers.

Join me on this skincare journey, to achieve an inspiring space for the best skincare system you can possible have this year! 

Remember less is more.. with this in mind you can enjoy a more effective cosmetics routine, have more space in the home and less chaotic Cosmetic spending.

Cheryl Huggins offers video and phone consultations to help get you get organized with your essential beauty and makeup and love your new space.

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De-Clutter personalized consultation email to register your interest 

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Lets get started! You will be amazed what can be achieved in a short amount of time Send an image of your beauty closet, kit or area, together we can get your beauty and makeup area, get rid of things that no longer serve you, refreshed clean and organized for the start of the New Year!

Services can be delivered in your home, online or by Zoom with regular updates.

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Virtual De-Clutter £30 per hour £18 for 30 minutes

Sundays £45 per hour 

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