Make Up: Kits

My Home Makeup!

I always think that if you want to take care of your make-up and tools you must stay organized! Here are the main kits - their purpose and what makeup you need. 

Home Makeup

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. At least twice a year make sure your colors and formulas are working. Basics Include: 

Concealers and Correctors

Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer

Powder (two colors) 

Eye Shadow (three to four basic colors)

Eyeliner (powder and gel)

Mascara

Blush (powder or cream)

Lipstick, Gloss, Lip Pencil 

Cosmetic bags can be so cute these days!

Everyday Bag

Pack the following essentials in a small bag:

One or Two Palettes that contain your Foundation, Concealer, Blush and Lip Color

A Compact of Pressed Powder with a Mirror

A Basic Eye Palette - the smaller the better

Mini Mascara

Lip Gloss

Mini Brushes

Small Sample Sizes of Face Cream

Clutch size makeup bags are available!

Evening Bag

Tiny purses don't lend themselves to toting around lots of products, so you need to be selective. Pack the following items: 

Lipstick or Gloss

Lip Pencil

A Powder Compact

Customizable Face Palette (containing concealer, foundation, blush)

Mini Perfume

Breath Mints

Helps to further organize in your desk!

In Your Desk Drawer

It's worth investing in duplicates of your makeup to keep in your office to freshen up before a big meeting or for reapplying if you need to go straight out after work. These basics include the following items: 

Concealer

Foundation

Pressed Powder (with mirror)

Blush

Lip Balm, Lip Color, and/or Gloss

Black Eyeliner and White or Silver Eye Shadow to create an evening eye

Mini Brushes

Travel Toothbrush and Toothpaste Set

Your makeup should slip right in!

In Your Gym Bag

After a workout, you will want to clean your face and start your makeup from scratch. So be sure to bring the following items to the gym: 

Face-Cleansing Cloths

Moisturizer

Customized Face Palette, or at least a Tinted Moisturizer, Lip Color or Gloss, and Mascara

For Travel 

Keep your travel kit packed at all times so you never have to worry about arriving somewhere only to realize you've left something important in your bathroom cabinet. Invest in several small plastic bottles, label them, and fill them with your essentials. Purchase mini brushes, mascara, and small eye palette. Include the following items: 

This bag should be a pretty good size. 

Travel-Size Shampoo and Conditioner

Body and Facial Moisturizers

Makeup Palettes with all your Basics

Mini Mascara

Face Powder, Bronzer (great for the travel weary)

Self-Tanner

Lipstick or Gloss

A Brush Roll of Travel-Size Brushes

Tweezers

Hairbrush and Hair Spray

Perfume in a Mini or Compact Version

Perfumed Body Creams are also great

TIP: Collect deluxe samples from makeup counters - they are perfect for travel.

Taking care of your makeup will surely take of your overall look!

Love, 

ALPHA