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Organize and Declutter

Jordan2 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:40:33 GMT

So, I keep telling myself I'm going to organize and declutter my makep/skincare stash, but I keep putting it off. I have way too much and really should stop buying and getting rid of what I will not use. I really think it is a sickness to buy so much knowing you don't need it. Also I'll use the same tired old products everyday when I have so much that is new and hasn't been used. I need to just get rid of what I've been using as frankly I am bored with them. Please tell me if anyone can relate or am I an oddball!

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:07:29 GMT

@Jordan2 We would be a good match, I love to declutter and organize, I could help you!!

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Kelsey1995 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:27:42 GMT

@Jordan2 I'm in the same boat! I have so much make up and skin care. I have to get organized too. It makes me crazy with all that chaos. My clothes closet is neat and organized, I have to get off my butt and do my make up. Good luck. I'm going to do it this week I hope.

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Skyegirl21 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:30:31 GMT

You are not alone... I have been buying too much- Trying to just stop and focus on other things. For me, buying stuff is a quick bandaid to feel better, (working a lot)- But it's just ridiculous. I don't need anything... I think, instead of decluttering, just stop buying more NOT needed stuff! That's step 1. But decluttering is good too! Best wishes. 😊

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KathyM23 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:52:36 GMT

@Jordan2 Clothes is my accumulate and declutter issue. I am constantly re-organizing from season to season and moving them around and purge often. Do I wear most of it more than once - wear some often and some rarely.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:30:00 GMT

You are not alone. I'm in the same club. I buy way too much. Being active in a besuty forum doesn't help. I hear about something and I'm off to Amazon, to order. I've recently recommitted to using BB/CC creams, foundations, and tinted moisturizer that I have on hand and not buy anymore for awhile. The only exception I'm allowing myself is the A/D delivery of my IT Nude Glow. I really like that one. I hope I can stay committed. Don't get me started on blushes. I would have enough to last at least a couple years if I didn't buy another one Lippies have always been weakness of mine. I just ordered another set the other day. I'm slowly going through all of my old ones. I'm discovering that several I thought were pretty on tv, online, or in the tube often look terrible when I get them on. Or they'll look ok in my inside lighting, but awful in the car mirror. Part of me feels guilty, getting rid of the pricier ones, but DH say there's no sense crying over spilt milk. That money was gone long ago. I keep telling myself to stick with drugstore brands and tinted balms, like Burt's Bees, from now on, We'll see.

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Jordan2 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:34:11 GMT

I tend to hold on to my new things because I always want to have something new, I guess I think I won't be able to buy anything again. My dear departed mother would sometimes say to me " oh those are nice pants (or insert item of clothing) is it new"? I would say "it's new as I haven't worn it before, but I didn't just get it"!

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SilleeMee — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:58:23 GMT

When the pandemic hit, I stopped wearing makeup. It was liberating and today I don't wear it like I used to. Got rid of a lot of stuff. I don't need to wear that much makeup and I feel good about it.

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JudyL — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 03:00:13 GMT

@Jordan2 - oh my you are not alone. I have enough makeup and skin care to last until the next decade. I need to stop buying for a while and use what I have. It's an ongoing struggle for me.

For anything that is new or gently used that you would like to get rid of, I would like to suggest donating to Project Beauty Share. They are a fantastic organization that helps women get back on their feet again. A lot of people on the Board donate to them. I send them boxes of my stuff all the time. It doesn't feel as bad to send it to them knowing another woman will be be able to use it. You can check on their website for what that accept and their mailing address.

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Sooner — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 03:25:16 GMT

What I discovered? If you don't stop buying don't waste your time trying to declutter. It will just come back. The only thing you declutter is your bank account.

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Shanus — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:55:12 GMT

@Jordan2 A natural makeup and skincare junkie here. There definitely should bbe a 12 step program for us. Lol

I do try to evaluate what I'm not using or loving every 6 months. I do it by having a makeup basket on my vanity and each day I use something in the morning (brushes, pencils or makeup), it goes in the basket on top of my vanity while I'm doing my face. At the end of 6 months, items left in the drawer or in the glass mugs of pencils, gloss, etc. get a serious look over and possible declutter.

I've been trying really hard to check what I have before I order online or go to the mall. It's a sure thing I'll stop in at Sephora or Ulta "just to see" what's new and shiny.

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nyc1 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:12:56 GMT

COUNT ME IN! I'm very neatly organized, but purchase way too much. I have enough for several lifetimes! I have the items I use in my regular rotation in my Master bath and all my back ups in my middle bedroom closet shelf in clear containers stacked on each other. I also have a lucite holder for my lipstick back ups that are next line to be used.

I just discovered cream blush (thanks to @monicakm, and your suggestion to watch the video) and had to buy not one or two..... but 9 (!!!!!), and am enjoying them all ... not to mention the new brushes for applicatoin that I saw in the video.

I love it all... I don't wear foundation any longer, but am a sucker for blushes, lip items, and brick colored shadows (!!!).

I have a blast with make up. I send some of it to my sister on a regular basis and she loves that. I also have a friend who cannot afford much, so she gets much of what I haven't used or back ups that I have duplicates of.

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Harpa — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:05:22 GMT

This is what I should do with all the music I have! (I am mentally working on it.) In the beauty world, I hate running out of something, so I have a small organized collection of backups.

Boredom is not my problem.

In defense of the purchases, if something is not performing as reasonably expected, you go on to something else. Once you've found that, that's when you (me!) need to get rid of the old.

As DH once pointed out, he can get by with a bar of soap and a razor. Definitely not me!

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Sooner — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:18:10 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
This is what I should do with all the music I have! (I am mentally working on it.) In the beauty world, I hate running out of something, so I have a small organized collection of backups.

Boredom is not my problem.

In defense of the purchases, if something is not performing as reasonably expected, you go on to something else. Once you've found that, that's when you (me!) need to get rid of the old.

As DH once pointed out, he can get by with a bar of soap and a razor. Definitely not me!

@Harpa Your husband is funny! I do, however, think he is almost right. I believe that you really can get by with 2 of everything makeup--a warmer shade and a cooler medium shade of everything that is a good choice for you.

I honestly think that finding neutral shades that enhance your look and are very wearable, 2 will do. Perfect? No. Your "best look" ever, possible not. But make you look good, get rid forever of clutter, take makeup to a 5 minute piece of your life every day? Yes. I think you can do it.

Whether it would make you happy is another issue!

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Roscoe the Rascal — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:19:38 GMT

I don't have an issue with make up and I do use but pretty much same stuff. I have my go to items and now and then try something new.

My area is too many clothes but have improved. I just stop buying things I don't need and purged and organized what I have. Doing good. I am keeping at it too. Closets look good right now.

I went looking yesterday and did not buy anything. Didn't see anything that appealed to me. I have better items in my closet than what they are showing in the stores lately. Prices are higher everywhere.

I went to buy a clear bag for concerts and games. Need it for this Sunday and found the perfect bag at Target in the girls department. Just happened to check because I was not finding at any of the stores unless ordered on line. It is a cute bag and perfect size. Has a crossbody strap or can use the handles. Has 3 cute flowers on it. Does not look like a kids purse either but perfect. It was worth the search and did not care for any I saw on line.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:54:30 GMT

@Roscoe the Rascal I had to do the same for a venue we frequent. They put the hammer down on regular purses. You can only carry a small wallet size clutch or dump all your stuff in a gallon size baggie. I certainly need more than a wallet and a ziploc bag is tacky looking so I went to the big "A" and found a clear plastic purse. The last time we were at that venue, one of the ticket takers commented saying, "Now that's the way to do it!" That's fine, but it kinda takes the fun out of having a collection of nice purses that rarely get used. ☹️🤷‍♀️

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Dusty1 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:12:25 GMT

@Jordan2 You can see you are not alone.

I have so many eyeshadows!

And a wardrobe of blush.

My husband is so nice about it. I'll say someone is going to have to go through all of this when I am dead!

He just laughs & asks if I enjoy it now? I do.

I love to pull out something different every day. I very rarely wear the same makeup twice in a row.

I randomly pull out an eyeshadow or blush & that is what I am working with that day!

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wagirl — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:53:02 GMT

@Jordan2 ---HELLO-----my name is wagirl and am addicted to makeup/skincare---

Yes I too, have a ton of stuff that I need to use up or toss--I did get rid of alot a few years back but still have more to do. BUT....... I am NOT buying nearly as much as I did before----and if anything I use doesn't look good on me or smells or is just years old---I toss it. Had a bunch of eye shadows that I never wore---they got tossed. My make up routine has changed drastically, colors are more neutral now--don't wear make up much, except for going out in public which is just for dr appts. I just use my skincare everyday and night. You are in good company!!!

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Sooner — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:25:37 GMT

I have been at this for in major way for weeks now and am worn slick. Not getting rid of really as much as organizing. Getting rid of comes with cooler weather and the attic.

This morning I am going through costume jewelry that was my mom and aunt's and this afternoon it is the guest room closet for what I HOPE is the last real shuffle in there.

I've lost 2 sizes that I needed to shed so LOTS of clothes have gone and that's good. Then it's on to shoes. It has been overwhelming at times.

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Jordan2 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:30:07 GMT

@Dusty1 funny you should mention death! I often think if I die whoever goes through my stuff will wonder why so many of my clothes still have tags on them and how much makeup and skincare products were never opened. They'll think I was crazy!