Decluttering & Using My Stash

I decided to do a little decluttering of my makeup collection today, which I think is a great thing to do once in while, especially for those of us with a larger makeup collection. I often forget a lot of the makeup I have sitting around and a lot of great products just don't get enough use.

Going over all my products, getting rid of things I don't like and then reorganizing helps me remember some of the things I've been neglecting, and kind of renews my inspiration to step out of my comfort zone in terms of makeup looks.

Since I'm also on a no-buy, I've been making big efforts to use up my existing collection. Here are a few challenges I've taken on for myself to get to use up my makeup that I usually neglect on a daily basis, which I extend to all of you;

Try to create makeup looks using single shadows. We tend to gravitate more to palettes, and these single shadows tend to be used much much less.

When you do use your eyeshadow palettes, create a look with the least used shadow in the palette. You may be surprised and discover a new favourite.

As much as you want to use your favourite nude lipstick every day, challenge yourself to wear a different lipstick every day of the week.

Pick out one (or more) random eye shadow and create an entire look around it (check out the Singles Cruise challenge on YouTube and tell me that doesn't look super fun!)

I've really loved doing this and it's really brought some excitement to my morning makeup routine.

Hope you've all been having a lovely week!
xo

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