MAKEUP KITS: This chapter goes over the importance of organization and how it sets you up to be successful later on when doing your makeup. It also talks about the basic makeup you need and the right brushes to use based on your needs.
"Being well organized is essential. Whether you're a minimalist whose makeup kit holds more than lipstick and powder or a working makeup artist who routinely totes around a complete collection of cosmetics, it takes a plan" (Brown 10).
HOME MAKEUP:
You should always have your makeup neatly organized, it should never be thrown and left around in random places, this could cause your makeup to build up bacteria which is horrible to put on your face after. Personally, I like to keep my makeup on my small vanity/desk. "Organize your makeup either in your bathroom drawer, on top of the counter, or in a box. Keep basics and items used only occasionally separate" (Brown 10). From my experience, I tend to make a mess every time i finish doing my makeup and leave it all over my desk so I will definitely use these tips on organization. Here i cleared my desk so I could start fresh and use these tips.
Here is a picture of my makeup organized. Products that I use often (left) and the products that aren't used as frequently (right).
BASICS/MAKEUP CARE
As Bobbi Brown states the basic makeup products include concealers/corrector, foundation, powder (two colors), eye shadow (three to four basic colors), eyeliner, mascara, blush, and lipstick/lip gloss. (10). In this picture I pulled out my basics to put on one side of my desk, because this is the makeup I use most often. This will help me reach them easier rather than leaving them wherever. You also want to make sure you don't keep makeup for too long! They have expiration dates. "Liquid/cream foundation (2 years), concealer (2 years), mascara (6 months), lipstick (12-18 months), eye shadow (2 years), and powder blush (2 years)" (Brown 20). Make sure to check your makeup often and throw out your old makeup, it could be harmful for your face and cause breakouts.
ESSENTIAL TOOLS
Brushes are essential to getting amazing and unique makeup tutorials. There are different brushes used for different makeup techniques. Most brushes that come with makeup compacts or kits are too small or they don't work efficiently to create various makeup looks. I personally like to shop for synthetic brushes as pictured because they tend to give me more control since they are more stiff. In this book there is also a tip to use your fingers because nothing beats the warmth to create an easier blending application (15).
Do you think keeping makeup for longer time than the expiration date is okay? Do you tend to keep everything in order and organized or do you just leave everything wherever and don't care to keep everything in order?
Bobbie, Brown. Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: for everyone from beginner to pro. Springboard Press, 2011.
I loved your post, I do think that keeping makeup for longer than the expiration date is okay as long as it isn't years old. I don't tend to organize my makeup it usually is in a large bag that is very difficult to look through. I think keeping your makeup organized is important but not essential. Are you going to change the way you organize your makeup because of this book?
ReplyDeleteThank you Julianna! I used to do the same exact thing! But it was always messy and things got dirty because they mixed around. I think from now on after reading this book I will be more careful with my makeup and organize it neatly because it helps me to find things more easily .
DeleteHi Giselle! I found this post to be helpful to me. I didn't know that makeup had an expiration date, now knowing that I am going to pay special attention to the expiration date and go through my makeup and throw the old ones away. I personally don't keep my makeup organized, sometimes I do but most of the time it's everywhere. I will start to make my makeup organized so my makeup won't build bacteria.
ReplyDeleteHey Gila, I'm so glad you found this post helpful! When I first started off doing makeup I didn't know makeup had expiration dates either but it is very important to throw away the old stuff and keep your makeup up to date! Hopefully you can find a way to organize your makeup efficiently so no bacteria builds up.
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