By Abbie Kozolchyk, Allure
Messy makeup tends to be dirty, and if products are buried,
they can go bad before you have a chance to use them. Here's how to
maintain order.
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Store makeup and fragrance away from humidity and heat, which both
degrade products. The bathroom cabinet may be convenient, but a dresser
drawer is better. Wipe down lipstick cases and compacts regularly with a
wet wipe, and wash brushes in warm, soapy water.
Divide and conquer.__
Organize your makeup by type and color in clear plastic trays. These
should be shallow, like the kind used for silverware. Place what you use
every day at the front and products you use only for evening—something
sparkly, for example—at the back.
Color code.__
If your lipsticks aren't labeled by color, you can create your own:
Mark a sample on a small white sticker and put it on the top of the
tube.
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Roll up.__
I recommend a washable-fabric brush roll for easy access. It protects
the bristles and keeps the brushes separate so they don't muddy each
other.
Spring clean.__
I mark every product with the date I opened it so I know when it needs
to be tossed. Replace mascara and foundation every three months, and
lipstick and gloss after a year. At least twice a year, I get rid of
anything I don't wear regularly.
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