How to Organize a Makeup Bag

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Empty your bag.. Remove any trash and broken or expired makeup.. Clean your makeup cases and brushes.

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1

Empty your bag.

Step 1

Empty your bag.

2

Remove any trash and broken or expired makeup.

Step 2

Remove any trash and broken or expired makeup.

3

Clean your makeup cases and brushes.

Step 3

Clean your makeup cases and brushes.

4

Sort the items into groups.

Step 4

Sort the items into groups.

5

Prune out the items you don't need or use.

Step 5

Prune out the items you don't need or use.

6

Put everything back into the bag.

Step 6

Put everything back into the bag.

7

Limit yourself to the items you use daily.

Step 7

Limit yourself to the items you use daily.

8

Choose combination palettes to reduce clutter.

Step 8

Choose combination palettes to reduce clutter.

9

Pack concealer instead of foundation to save space.

Step 9

Pack concealer instead of foundation to save space.

10

Take advantage of sample and travel-sized products.

Step 10

Take advantage of sample and travel-sized products.

11

Stick with mini makeup brushes.

Step 11

Stick with mini makeup brushes.

12

Wear makeup that lasts longer.

Step 12

Wear makeup that lasts longer.

13

Use a smaller makeup bag.

Step 13

Use a smaller makeup bag.

14

Choose a bag with a nylon lining if you are buying a new one.

Step 14

Choose a bag with a nylon lining if you are buying a new one.

15

Put some makeup-remover wipes in your bag.

Step 15

Put some makeup-remover wipes in your bag.

16

Store items in plastic baggies to reduce spills.

Step 16

Store items in plastic baggies to reduce spills.

17

Clean your bag out once per month.

Step 17

Clean your bag out once per month.

18

Reorganize your bag at the start of each season.

Step 18

Reorganize your bag at the start of each season.

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