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I love makeup!<\/em><\/h1>\n

But the truth is, I simply have too much!\u00a0 <\/span>Each year in January I take the time to conduct an annual inventory of my entire makeup collection. I began this tradition back when I was a pro-dancer. The first two weeks of January have traditionally been a slow season after the whirlwind of holiday parties and festivities. This yearly makeup inventory gives me a reason to touch every beauty product, evaluate what I have, and make plans for the new year.<\/p>\n

Photo: My “go-to” look to pair with black and silver assiut.\u00a0 These are two of the ladies in my drop-in troupe Swirl on Dec. 10, 2017.\u00a0 From left: me, redvelvet, and Zemira at HaflAdira<\/a>.<\/h5>\n

2017 Makeup Review<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Last year, I realized that my makeup collection had grown to epic proportions. Instead of a makeup bag for my “daily face,” and a larger makeup bag for my “Davina face,” I had four small bins of redundant lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush. Some of this was acquired because I wanted to try new things. However, a lot of it arrived at my home in the form of subscription services.<\/p>\n

Why did I quit makeup subscription services?<\/em><\/strong>
\nRead “My Last Ipsy Bag<\/a>” from January 2017<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2017, my initial plan was to use up my makeup collection.\u00a0 I was just going to plow through it all, not buying anything, and allowing my collection to naturally thin. Then, as products ran out, I would proceed forward replacing only products that I needed.\u00a0If I already owned a duplicate, I would simply turn to the next item in the category and use them up until the category was completely depleted.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What I learned shocked me!\u00a0 Some makeup products takes a long, long time to use up!\u00a0 This is e<\/span>specially true for colored products like eyeshadow and lipstick.\u00a0While I expected to use up dozens of products last year, it turns out, I was wildly optimistic. O<\/span>ver the course of 2017, I only managed to finish 2 lipsticks, one concealer wheel, one bb cream, and one foundation! Most of my other products are a bit more \u201cused\u201d but far from finished.<\/p>\n

Makeup Inventory Spreadsheet<\/b><\/h3>\n

This year, because I simply have too much quantity, I am implementing a very simplified inventory method.\u00a0Over the next four weeks, I’m going to gather\u00a0<\/span>all my products together, sort them by product class, and do a basic count.\u00a0I’m using a simple Google spreadsheet that I will be able to access from my phone. Having a cloud-based spreadsheet will make it easy to reference when on the go. So on those days when I’m out and about shopping and tempted to impulse buy, I can refer to my inventory spreadsheet to see what I actually need.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Simple<\/p>\n

Goal Setting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When I was setting up this makeup spreadsheet, I wanted to make it more goal-based and so I added some check-in dates. As I move through the year, my goal is to revisit my collection and continue to purge items that I’m simply not reaching for.\u00a0 So even if I choose to keep something during my inventory process, if I haven’t reached for it by June, I have to question my motivation, and perhaps let these unused products go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do I fund my makeup collection?\u00a0 I turn Minutes into Makeup!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"Makeup Purge<\/b><\/h3>\n

As I sort the products into their various categories for evaluation and tally, I like to actively purge the obvious items that, with a single glance, need to be thrown away.\u00a0 <\/span>Anything that has separated, grown a film, hardened over, or broken apart immediately gets tossed directly into the bin. I treasure my skin, and it’s easy for me to toss any suspicious products to avoid irritations, breakouts, and potential infections.<\/p>\n

Photo: The pile on the table is all being purged.\u00a0 What’s in the container is staying.<\/h5>\n

Check Use by Dates<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"ThisOnce all the obvious problems have been eliminated, and the products have been sorted by category, I then begin checking expiration dates.\u00a0 <\/span>Like food, makeup does expire. Traditional and commercial products do have preservatives, but they do deteriorate over time, allowing mold and bacteria grow.\u00a0 <\/span>There are some standards that apply to makeup with dates from \u201cdate of open.\u201d\u00a0 <\/span>Products in the US are marked with the \u201copen container\u201d icon with a date in months or years.\u00a0 <\/span>This indicates the time the products are good after they are opened.<\/p>\n

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  • 3-6 months: Mascara<\/li>\n
  • 6 mo – 1 year:\u00a0 <\/span>Eyeliner if you \u201cdouble dip\u201d with gels 6 mo.\u00a0 <\/span>Pencils dry out.<\/li>\n
  • 1 – 2 years: Pencil Products – eyeliner, lip liner<\/li>\n
  • 1 – 2 year: Liquid and cream products like foundations<\/li>\n
  • 1 – 2 years: Lipsticks – Liquid lipsticks less time, bullet lipsticks longer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    All Natural Makeup\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>3 months – 1 year<\/h3>\n

    The rule of thumb is to treat all natural cosmetics the same way you treat food.\u00a0 <\/span>Without preservatives and stabilizers, these products will go bad faster.\u00a0 <\/span>Keeping your all natural makeup in the fridge can extend the life of preservative-free products.\u00a0 <\/span>Be sure to pay close attention to the texture and scent of your products to avoid products that have gone off.<\/p>\n

    If you are interested in seeing some of my makeup looks,
    \n<\/em><\/strong>check out my 2017 Makeup Playlist.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n