Don’t Resolve –REORGANIZE!

Happy New Year! 2022 (good or bad) is out the window and let’s make 2023 a good one!

Don’t jump into the new year with some ‘whizzy bang’ plans for your beauty regimen – instead, SIMPLIFY! You will get more from a simple plan done regularly than a whizzy plan that you do sporadically. Make your plans/ goals – just don’t set yourself up for a meltdown.

No matter the goal – the best way to get started is to get organized! Set aside maybe an hour or so to really go through your products and ‘equipment’.

• HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• MAKE THE PROCESS EASY TO ACCOMPLISH Getting products organized...

1. Pull out ALL of your products! Group them by type (cleansers, moisturizers, masks, eye creams, etc) which will allow you to really see what you have and what you may need to replenish.

2. Clean house! You KNOW there are some items in there that you don’t like, seldom use or are out of date. Perhaps, someone gave you a gift that you really don’t care for and you keep it around because throwing it out makes you feel guilty. Sort out the keepers.

3. Decide if the space you’re using for your regimen is still the best option for ease and convenience. If it’s not worked well for you, consider changing it to something easier and/or more practical – like a di erent drawer, cabinet or counter may keepers. space.

Analyzing your tools and equipment. Key items should be readily

I can’t say enough about having good ones. Spend a little more money to buy the best you can. Amazon can be your new best friend for nding them. Nothing is more frustrating and time-consuming than spending three or more tries to pull out one hair! is is a job you truly want to ‘grab and go’.

2. Makeup mirror - Get one with at least 10x power. is allows you to see the ‘ ner’ things that tend to go unnoticed in a lesser power – especially tweezing. It can also reveal if we have our foundation well blended and not accumulating where it shouldn’t be (like in our eyebrows or the creases around our nose). Also, if you happen to wax your own eyebrows – this is a MUST! Cordless mirrors are wonderful for keeping the workspace clutter-free. Simple Human makes a variety – they charge quickly and don’t need charging often.

3. Practical Containers - Organize your skin care and makeup essentials. (brushes, makeup, skin care items, small tools) so you can have easy access to all. Look at your products and determine which size/shape of container(s) works best, ensuring that you don’t have to ‘ru e’ through everything to nd what you need in a pinch.

Organize your containers for ease of use...

1. Choose the drawers, cupboards or countertop that will hold your items. Try to make them all in proximity to one another – not having to walk across the room or into another room to access them.

2. Give priority space to the things you use most. Face cleansing, followed by makeup application are my two ‘most done’ routines. Compartmentalized drawer inserts/containers work perfectly for this. Keep all makeup items / brushes together in one container that you can grab and set on the counter (if not already there), put like items in other compartments in the drawer or under the counter. Don’t forget a spot for your headband to slip on before washing your face!

3. Extra Tip: Keep things in a container if you must keep them on the counter – a neat work area helps you prep more e ciently. I like to keep several face and hair products on the counter using a cute miniature painted wooden crate (4w x 4d x 11l). It’s a size that can easily be stored below and popped on the counter when in use. Be creative. Make your new year regimen – be it short/sweet or more intense – easy to do, so you never miss a beat.