Stacking eyeshadows and blushes on top of each other so that you have to dig is a sure fire way to annoy yourself and make you late for work. Instead, lay them flat when you can and for storing items that do not have a clean or clear top lid, "store them upside down," says Klosky, that way "you can read the label and know what color you�re grabbing."
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Tip 6: Tote carefully
When it comes to keeping makeup organized in a makeup bag (if you don't have drawers or simply like to tote your stash with you), try to keep your makeup separated as best you can "into three major categories: powders, creams (or anything liquid) and tools (brushes, lash curler, etc.)," says Wade. This means that you don't necessarily want to have one big bag that all of your products are tossed in -- especially since makeup bags are a breeding ground for bacteria. Look for bags with various sections and zipper compartments (to avoid spills). Try Sephora Core Vinyl Double Handle Makeup Bag, $38.
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Tip 7: Tote economically
When it comes to carrying makeup around in your purse for touch-ups, Wade says to remember that "you don't need to carry around a lot -- a lip gloss, blush and mascara should do the trick on the go."
If you really need to carry more than one eyeshadow with you, consider investing in a magnetic palette like The UNII Palette, $29, which allows you to pop in your favorite eyeshadows, blushes and powders to contain them all in one compact. This works with most brands' products.
We aren't all neat freaks and one too many overzealous trips down the makeup aisle has left our bathroom drawers, medicine cabinets and makeup bags overflowing with stuff. Because that's what all your precious makeup becomes when you have one too many of everything, everywhere.
But it isn't just stuff ladies, it is the makeup you used to love, but now resent as it never seems to remain organized. And we feel your pain. We know the clutter causes anxiety. We know you stop using things because it becomes too much effort to weed though all your lip glosses to find what you are looking for. We know you secretly just want to dump all your makeup in the bin and start new. We know.
Well it's time to get it together. Spring-cleaning mumbo jumbo aside, now is the time for you to get organized. You and your makeup deserve it. It's time to toss the cracked eyeshadow, the six tubes of mascara and that lipstick you loved in 2005. It's time for a total overhaul.
To find out the best and smartest ways to keep your stash in check, we went to Raychel Wade, New York City makeup artist, La Prairie Colour Ambassador and founder of Cheek to Chic as well as Justin Klosky of The O.C.D. Experience (Organize and Create Discipline). They offer up expert tips that'll help you keep your makeup organized and up-to-date.
