| Getting Your Cosmetic Bag Together | | | | of the time. |
| When was the last time you really organized your | | | | 4. Consult Your Beauty Specialist |
| cosmetic bag? | | | | After clearing out your cosmetic bag, make a list of |
| Did you ever think this was something important to | | | | what you need or would like. Then set up a time to |
| do? | | | | meet with your personal Beauty Consultant for a |
| While you may not be aware of it, the fact is that it | | | | preview of what's new. Your Beauty Consultant is an |
| is important to update and clear out your make-up | | | | expert who will help answer any questions you may |
| bag every six to twelve months! Here's why. | | | | have and is someone that can offer advice as to |
| Constantly Changing Cosmetic Styles | | | | how the new products will look and feel. |
| New styles are available every season. Clearing out | | | | 5. Gifts With Purchase |
| your cosmetic bag opens up space for the new | | | | Major sources of clutter that can be found in a lot of |
| colours and trends that are available with every new | | | | cosmetic bags are those "purchasing mistakes" or |
| season. It is similar to clothing fashion. It is important | | | | those lovely "gifts with purchase" that you never use. |
| to refresh your wardrobe with new items from the | | | | The best way to get rid of these unused items is to |
| season. | | | | donate them to your nearest women's shelter. |
| Bacteria | | | | 6. More About Unused Cosmetics |
| Bacteria can start growing in things like mascara in as | | | | So you bought something on impulse, then you get it |
| little as three months. This can cause serious eye | | | | home and realize it wasn't quite right. If it hasn't been |
| irritation. When food is old, or is moldy we throw it | | | | used, return it right away. Or, another option is to |
| out. Just as important is your cosmetics. When in | | | | donate it to a women's shelters in your area. This |
| doubt, throw it out! | | | | helps you get organized while helping another woman |
| Top 7 Together Tips | | | | less fortunate than you...there is no waste in that! |
| 1. The Use It, Need It, Love It Principle | | | | 7. Not Your Favourites? |
| Ask yourself "Do I use it?"; "Do I really need it?" and | | | | If it is not being used, it is considered clutter. We |
| "Do I LOVE it?" If you answered no to any of these | | | | know you like to stick to your favourite make-up |
| questions, then...you KNOW what to do. | | | | and skincare products. Great! If you have not used a |
| 2. Keep Your Look Current | | | | product within a year - then TOSS IT OUT! Are you |
| You will feel more confident, beautiful and youthful. | | | | being ruthless?! |
| Make sure that you don't forget about reviewing and | | | | When clearing out and organizing your cosmetic bag, |
| updating your skincare routine too! | | | | say to yourself "I will be ruthless". Having your |
| 3. Are You Being Ruthless? | | | | cosmetic bag organized will save you so much time |
| When going through your cosmetics are you | | | | when getting ready in the morning or for the evening |
| effortlessly tossing away the old products or are you | | | | or just when you need a little 'touch-up'. This, in turn, |
| prone to keeping some of them around...thinking that | | | | will save you money and unnecessary stress! |
| you might use them "one day" or that they might | | | | If you would like to use this article on your website |
| come back in style? We use 20% of our items 80% | | | | or ezine, please contact info@gettingittogether. |