CLEAR THE CLUTTER
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BY MELISSA GULDEN
SPRING MAKEUP DECLUTTER
ADMIT IT: You have that one drawer in your bathroom (or maybe more than one) that looks like a beauty product cemetery. Dusty. Cluttered. Forgotten. Well, this is the time to declutter that mess. Don’t worry – I am not going to tell you to throw it all away, but you do need to know what is safe to keep and what should be tossed, pronto! First, assess what you’ve got. Lay everything out on a giant white sheet or towel. This clean background allows you to see the shades and textures of your makeup. Separate by category: skincare, makeup, hair care, then again by subcategory according to product type. If you haven’t used it in two years, toss it. Don’t lament over how much money you spent, just set it aside (more on what to do with those products later). Next, assess the quality of what is left. Any change in color, texture or smell is a telltale sign that it’s past its prime. If the color is separated on your nail polish, even after you
shake it, it’s time to get rid of it. Skincare products usually come with an expiration date, so anything expired should go, not only for hygiene purposes, but also for effectiveness. With makeup, it’s also for efficacy purposes – anything that’s dry, cracked or crumbly isn’t going to apply evenly. Once you purge the old stuff, look for multiples. How many pink lip glosses do you really need? Keep the one you grab for the most. Now that you’ve streamlined your stash, it’s time to organize it. Containers with clear, stackable drawers allow you to see what’s inside (try Caboodles or boxygirl.com). Separate your makeup according to face, eyes and lips, and then by size to keep everything tidy. Commit to a deep cleaning twice a year, at change of season when you’ll probably swap out your colors and skincare anyway. Now for when to toss what. 4 continued on page 52
MARCH 2020
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