As I’ve mentioned before on this blog (and a few times on my previous blog), I’ve been feeling annoyed by the size of my makeup collection.
I kept telling myself that I wanted a small, carefully edited selection. So periodically, I’d throw out a few useless products. But I knew I wasn’t done. Because then every day, I’d see my “favorites” left in the makeup drawer, and I’d still feel like it was just too much.
Well, last night, as I was putting away my latest purchase, I decided enough was enough, and I started tossing. Really tossing. To be precise, I threw away 24 items, including some that were recently purchased.
What I’m left with:
- Products that are tried and true and that I’ve purchased more than once, or will likely repurchase.
- Products that work well for specific purposes (long wear, photography, formal or casual, etc.)
- Products that I’m still experimenting with, and/or learning to use. (I.e., I’m not quite ready to give up on them.)
What I discovered from what I tossed:
- I am DONE with lip gloss. No more. It doesn’t look good on me.
- Even if it was expensive, if it doesn’t perform, it’s not worth keeping. There are so many amazing products available– why hang on to the duds?
- Gifts-with-purchase and other random samples are not worth the space they take up. I’d rather choose my colors thoughtfully.
I’m pretty happy with what I have left. And I’ve decided that from here on out, I’ll implement a one-in, one-out rule. If I buy something new, something else will have to go. Since all I have left are things I like and use, this rule will make me think twice about my next impulse purchase.
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Now that I’ve done this, I’m working up the courage to edit my clothes wardrobe. This is going to be a challenge, because I don’t actually own a lot of clothing.
But I do have a good number of pieces that I never wear. And I’ve decided they don’t need to be hanging in my closet.
Department of Color 