topic Re: "VACATION" TOILETRIES TRICK in Beauty

"VACATION" TOILETRIES TRICK

Shanus — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:25:10 GMT

I was complaining to a girlfriend about how much makeup, skincare, brushes, pencils, etc. I have at my vamity. Here's how she pared down to necessities and it helped:

She said she "packed" for a make believe week's vacation in a small travel cosmetics bag. She put in only what she'd use/need for that week. Then she put it out on her sink and only used what she packed to see what her necessities really were. She added one or two items, but essentially realized how much extra was cramming her drawers and cabinet.

I tried it and it works!! I travel with a hanging toiletries bag...sections w/ skincare and makeup that rolls up. I hung it up and only used the contents....So enlightening to see how much junk I had and not using.

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ECBG — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:33:00 GMT

This did it for me from amazon.

I threw away the big Tupperware container with shadows that were years old! I was only using a few items off of the top.

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Desertdi — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:48:19 GMT

I have a FILE CABINET FULL of makeup......but on top is a sturdy 5" x 7" box with what "I really use". Hardly ever dig down in the "stash" unless I run out of something...

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newjerseygirl — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:53:51 GMT

@ECBG I have something very similar that I got from QVC. I purchased it a while ago for a good price. I like the organization it provides.Makeup storage

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Shelbelle — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 15:38:32 GMT

Back in 1997 I bought on the Q, The Freedom Bag, I still use it to this day if I go away for 2 weeks or even just a weekend, best purchase I ever got from the Q.

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JudyL — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:17:48 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Back in 1997 I bought on the Q, The Freedom Bag, I still use it to this day if I go away for 2 weeks or even just a weekend, best purchase I ever got from the Q.

@Shelbelle - I have the Freedom Bag too. Took it with me for a 3+ week trip to Africa and it worked great. Use it whenever I travel.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:41:29 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
Back in 1997 I bought on the Q, The Freedom Bag, I still use it to this day if I go away for 2 weeks or even just a weekend, best purchase I ever got from the Q.
@Shelbelle - I have the Freedom Bag too. Took it with me for a 3+ week trip to Africa and it worked great. Use it whenever I travel.
Judy, Freedom Bag wears like iron, it will outlast us !!!

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cheriere — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 17:43:45 GMT

@Shelbelle lol I bought that bag too! But it was a gift 😟. Sadly, I'll bet I'll never be able to find one again. *The recipient still loves & uses it though lol

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justashopper — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 19:59:25 GMT

@Shanus Hi!

This thread motivated me to clean out my stash. I threw out a bunch of old make up and cleaned out the space. I probably could pitch more. Baby steps. LOL

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haddon9 — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 20:08:25 GMT

@Shanus I also have too much and it's really not a problem except when I do want to travel! Honestly, I can easily fill up a carry on bag just with hair items and makeup!

Next time I'm planning on a trip I'll try to pare it down to a much more managable size (maybe just a small makeup pouch) and try it out days before I go.

My other problem is hair. I can't stand the dryers in many hotels so I will bring my own (it is small & lightweight) along with a flat iron, plus I like my own shampoo, conditioner & hair spray.

I tried a few years ago to not bring shampoo and used what the hotels had. UGH! I felt like I was washing my hair with detergent. Will have to look into travel sized bottles.

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Hilery — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 21:19:17 GMT

@Shelbelle I bought the Freedom bag as well, I assume about 1997. Will use it for January cruise. It is well balanced on shoulder while pulling roller bag and navigating airport foot traffic.

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Shanus — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 13:16:17 GMT

@haddon9 OMG! Same issue here with the dryer. Mine is bulky because of the huge diffuser attachment. The hotel dryers on our last trip had such filth and lint on the back, would have air dried if didn't have my own.

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Sooner — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:25:23 GMT

I have been a minimalist with makeup for a long long time. I have always traveled with a medium sized Trish McEvoy bag and little makeup.

When I worked I had it down to a very small drawer and still do. I just refuse to give up precious space, hunt for something, or fuss with it when to me, it takes up time, space and money I don't want to give up.

I think when you have more than you really need it falls into the area of a hobby and that's a whole other space and storage issue.

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JudyL — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:24:33 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
I have one of these after seeing it on Julia Adams MUA on Amazon. This is the small one for $19. I have the large one but in hindsight I should have bought a med size. The sections are adjustable. It would be great to store makeup or travel with it.

@monicakm - I have a large one of these as well as the small one. I grew out of the small one. LOL Love it, use it all the time - not for travel though. It's too big for that.