Cosmetic cases...I always find it interesting when someone pulls out their cosmetic case...it can reveal so many things about a personality.  Yes it does! Well at least a makeup personality... 

For example, there's the makeup personality I'll call 'the collector'...we all know someone like her...she is one of our girlfriends we have traveled with, or at least seen, pull her large makeup bag (out of her oversized purse) in the ladies room.  

Profile of "The Collector"...

The Collector seems to travel with every cosmetic she owns and it is usually stored in a large, single compartment, dusty looking cosmetic case, overflowing with makeup products.  There is no rhyme or reason to the arrangement of makeup, the age or condition of the makeup, or brand for that matter.  

There is a little of everything and its everywhere!

One more girlfriend illustration (of coarse, I have to present the opposite scenario).  

Profile of "Polished And On The Move"...

She is the girl with the small cosmetics case that fits in her stylish purse.  It is not only NOT bulging, it has a zipper that opens and closes with ease. When she unzips her case in the ladies room, it contains a handpicked selection of makeup/beauty products that she extracts and applies with precision.  

The Truth...

The truth is, most of us can relate to "The Collector" to some degree AND most of us want to be "Polished And On The Move". 

So how do we get there...arrive at a place where our makeup, beauty, personal care products etc are supporting not only a polished beauty style BUT a full well managed lifestyle?

Your in luck.  There are all sort of ways you can remove the time wasting clutter from your daily beauty regime and spend more time focused on the events of your day.

Get Organized Tip: You can start by getting rid of the old stuff...

AND the almost empty stuff, the broken stuff,  the makeup brushes that shed bristles every time you use them.  Gently clean your brushes and tools with a mild shampoo (and do this regularly).

Cosmetic cases come in all shapes, sizes, and price points so their is no excuse not to sort through your beauty clutter.  Check out these pages for more function specific cosmetic cases; 

• Makeup Cases

• Makeup Bags for general storage

• professional style cosmetic train cases

• cosmetic travel bags

Get Organized Tip:  There are also other types of items, not technically cosmetic, that stare clutter in the face without fear.  

Get creative with Rubbermaid-type organizers, droor inserts, droor inserts that can slide out of the way for easy access to items below, stackable clear bins for the cupboards or shelves... and so on. 

If you really want to set up a great space for your beauty regime you could consider vanity furniture.  

• Makeup Vanity Furniture

 Get Organized Tip:  Don't forget good lighting and a magnification mirror too!  (I promise you your eyebrows will thank you).

• Makeup Mirrors

Do yourself a big favor!  For your next trip, take the time and fill these excellent travel friendly bottles with your can't do with out cosmetics and enjoy the ease of packing them; night cream, day cream, makeup remover, favorite shampoo and conditioner, etc....Ever noticed how bulky all your cosmetics can be?

The one you see here is by Sephora, and comes complete with labels but there are many good options out there.

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