Makeup

How to Organize Your Makeup Like a Pro

Stop avoiding it -- it's time to clean up your makeup stash mayhem and we've got the expert tips to help you

by Anna Jimenez

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Tip 3: Separate your brushes Now tackle the brushes. "Most likely you have brushes that are snarled, knotted or frayed. Toss them," says Wade. "Brushes should always be stored in a separate makeup bag or pouch (whether you travel with them or leave them at home). These are the tools of the trade and so they should be treated with TLC," she continues. (See the only makeup brushes you actually need here.)

If you store brushes at home, "keep them upright in a container or invest in a brush roll like the pros," says Wade. Also, never neglect to clean them. Wade recommends aiming to clean brushes once a week with warm water and shampoo, then laying them out overnight to dry.

SEE NEXT PAGE: Tip 4: Keep it in a drawer

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I like the magnetic eye shadow one. I really need to use these tips to clean everything up.

by jessielynn17 Monday, May 6, 2013 at 01:53AM Report as inappropriate

i just bought those 3 drawer storage things to stack on top of each other to use. wonderful to organize everything.

by .flawless. Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 11:04AM Report as inappropriate

Nice info

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:17AM Report as inappropriate

I like the idea of putting in a drawer liner so you are motivated to keep it clean

by sportimonki13 Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 06:08PM Report as inappropriate

The article is fabulous-I am a makeup JUNKIE-I have tried many time to organize and it makes a big difference especially for the fact we may be using expired products which at one time I really never even thought about-so I bravely trashed many items and if I really liked the color I ordered a new one which means only purchase what you're going to use (I should follow my own rule) but then we get caught up with new colors and become the bag lady of make-up again. I suppose if this is the only bad habit we have then it is what it is-but the fight will still go on.

by BlondeBabe Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 11:53AM Report as inappropriate

Its so hard being an organizing nazi, but being in college and not having a permanent residence! >.

by chealy215 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 09:56PM Report as inappropriate

I love this post..and I am definitely one that needs to get rid of some of my makeup. But it is so HARD!!!! I love makeup and it is very hard to part with it. But I will...that just gives me a reason to buy more.

by jbynum Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 09:48PM Report as inappropriate

Get a large well made train case. I did recently and it was the answer to all of my problems.

by robyne00 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 04:51PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I could get rid of some of my makeup! :( I have so much! I've learned though, to bargain with myself- whenever I see a new nail polish color/set I want, or a new eyeshadow palette, I first must clean out any that I don't use or that I've owned far too long or any that are broken (just like these tips suggest!) I keep all of my 'daily' makeup like foundation, mascara, eyeliner, etc. in the drawer of my vanity & any tools & eyeliners I keep in a mini tall cylindar-like bucket on my vanity. All the extras like eyeshadows, lipsticks, blushes I keep between two train cases, separated by brands & types :)

by KathrynMarie Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 02:31PM Report as inappropriate

Love this post because I have an outrageous amount of makeup. Being able to let some of it go it KEY! I need to do that.

by Jonealle77 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 01:49PM Report as inappropriate