4 steps to order in a cosmetic bag: convenient storage and shelf life of cosmetics

The makeup bag, like the handbag, often resembles the Bermuda triangle in girls - everything that gets there cannot be found later. It is sometimes very useful to remember that you need to store cosmetics correctly. Order is not only pleasing to the eye, but also allows you to free up space. When each remedy has its own corner, it becomes easier to induce beauty. No more wasting time finding the right lipstick. And in this way it is much easier to track expiration dates (do not forget that spoiled cosmetics are harmful to health and beauty).

Storage of cosmetics

The order in the makeup bag begins in the head. Before proceeding with active actions, you need to understand how, where, and what is the right way to store cosmetics.

• Storage space.

Each girl and woman has it. It can be a dressing table, bedside table, dresser, shelf. The main thing is that something else is not stored next to cosmetics. Otherwise, a landfill will form.

The second recommendation is to store cosmetics better in a lockable box or drawer. Beautifully exposed on the table, it will be covered with dust. And wiping it every 3 days is a troublesome and thankless task. Finally, the third storage rule concerns protection from sunlight. Many types of products - the same perfumes - are afraid of direct sunlight.

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For order and personal convenience, different types of cosmetics need to be stored separately. Sort decorative cosmetics, care products (creams and masks), hair products and nail products.

• Organizers

From the name itself it is clear that these devices help organize storage. Use a variety of containers, baskets, cabinet dividers, cups, or purchased acrylic organizers to place makeup. Each pencil and each jar of cream should take their places. You can sign departments so that at first you don’t get confused and put funds where you need to.

The optimal storage temperature for cosmetics is from 12 to 22 degrees. Cold, extreme heat or temperature changes can lead to premature deterioration. For this reason, it is not recommended to store cosmetics in the refrigerator, as well as constantly carry them with you.

Useful Tips

If cosmetics were randomly stored up to this point, it can be difficult to figure out what and where is best placed. A few lough hacks will help you with this:

• Arrange your makeup so that you can easily find the right item, rather than rummaging through a container or makeup bag. Use transparent cups to see the color of your pencil. And if you are guided by the numbers on the cover, arrange cosmetics vertically.
• Pencils should certainly be kept separately. They most often open and dirty everything around. Use a pencil case, cup or department with clips in the cosmetic bag.
• Makeup brushes are conveniently stored in cups half filled with beads, coffee beans or decorative pebbles. This not only looks beautiful, but also gives stability, allows the brushes not to disintegrate.
• Beauty cases are ideal for storing makeup.
• If you do not have special organizers for cosmetics, use improvised means: shoe boxes, jars of baby puree, food containers, and tin cans. With the help of paint and simple decor, you can give them a beautiful stylish look.

4 steps to order

Having studied the theory, you can safely proceed to practice.

Cleaning bag instructions:

1. 1. Cleaning. Put the contents of the cosmetic bag or beauty case on the table.Micellar water or makeup remover is perfect for cleaning all types of products. They remove various types of contaminants, do not leave stains and stains. Moisten a cotton pad and wipe the makeup bag inside and out. Leave to dry. If no suitable product was found, use ammonia (1 tablespoon per 100 ml of water). In extreme cases, wash your makeup bag in lukewarm water with a household soap. Wash shampoo and makeup brushes as well.

1. 1. Sorting cosmetics. Many girls and women do not use most of the lipsticks and pencils that they carry with them. It is enough to put powder, lipstick, cleansing wipes and eau de toilette into the hiking cosmetic bag. In a home beauty box, expired cosmetics should be selected. It will also be useful to get rid of creams, pencils and lipsticks, which for some reason you do not use. It is better to present them to relatives (friends) until they are gone.

1. 1. Accommodation Think about how to arrange your makeup so that it is convenient to use. Sign branches if necessary.

1. Systematic clean-up. Clean at least once a month - follow the previous 3 points.

If you have a lot of makeup, choose a makeup bag and organizers with lots of compartments.

About expiration dates

No matter how high-quality cosmetics, it has an expiration date. Closed product lasts longer, open - less.

Detailed information with exact dates is usually indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. If not, stick to approximate expiration dates:

• Lipsticks, creams, tones and other cream products - from 6 to 12 months.
• Pencils - 1-2 years.
• Shadows, powder, blush - 3 years.
• Mascara - 3 months.

Foreign manufacturers (Pupa, Artdeco, Bourjois, Maybelline, MaxFactor and others) instead of the expiration date often use the batch code, by which you can find the expiration date by driving it into the online calculator. It can contain from 2 to 10 latin letters and numbers.

Sometimes cosmetics disappear ahead of time. If an unpleasant odor, lumps, or burning sensation occur during application, the product should be discarded.

The organization of storage of cosmetics depends on its quantity and variety. Some girls just need to use a miniature beauty case or makeup bag. Others for cosmetics will need a separate chest of drawers. Thinking how to place it, start, first of all, from convenience. Makeup is a creative process that does not endure distraction in search of the right tool. Sort everything by color, purpose, texture, periodically look at expiration dates and throw away excess - these are the main secrets of the order in the cosmetic bag!