Hey everyone, I'm moving in about a month and was wondering how everyone packs up their makeup for a move or has heard any tips on this? I don't have a huge collection, but it's not necessarily small either. We're driving, not flying. I just want to make sure nothing gets broken! Thanks!
Try one of those big plastic bins you can get at Walmart or Home Depot. Plenty of bubble wrap. I'd travel with it close by and in an air-conditioned space. I know people who live in Az and powdered makeup has been known to melt.
I just moved into my new apartment and I was dreading packing up all of my makeup.
Use newspaper - I used a bunch of newspapers that were going to be recycled and started wrapping up all of my different palettes. I made the mistake of traveling without wrapping any products and was horrified when I reached for my newly shattered makeup. The extra protection will definitely help you out.
Zip lock bags - I stored lipglosses, lipsticks, nail polish and loose eyeshadows in separate zip lock bags so it will also be easier to sort when I was un packing.
I agree that treating your makeup like a fragile box is a must! I had mine in the front seat with me. Good luck with your move because I know moving can get stressful at times! Hope this helped you out a bit.
pack it yourself and put it in the car with you if you are driving, and don't leave your lipsticks in the heat, because they will melt! i would pack my lipsticks in my back pack, on a stop over to eat or rest, don't leave it in the car, take it with you! .....thats how i would do it. Sounds crazy i know, i don't have a huge stash either but i have enough limited edition lipsticks i don't want melted, so i treat them like my babies, lol!
yeah i think my makeup i would actually keep it in the front with me than a moveing truck but if you do def use bubble rap and be aware what your putting away that it wont melt or break. when i moved i kept it right under my feet instead of putting it where it can get crushed too.
Everyone's suggestions are great but I would honestly put mine in a cooler, depending on how far the drive is and if you will be leaving the car for any stops!
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Jul 17, 2012
karissa b.
Hey everyone, I'm moving in about a month and was wondering how everyone packs up their makeup for a move or has heard any tips on this? I don't have a huge collection, but it's not necessarily small either. We're driving, not flying. I just want to make sure nothing gets broken! Thanks!
Jul 17, 2012
Katrina M.
Get a hard makeup case. And put news paper or even socks in between your makeup so it doesn't move around and potentially break.
Jul 17, 2012
Toshira A.
Yeah definitely buy a hardcase and if possible it in the backseat near something soft. Safe travels.
Jul 17, 2012
Nichole H.
Try one of those big plastic bins you can get at Walmart or Home Depot. Plenty of bubble wrap. I'd travel with it close by and in an air-conditioned space. I know people who live in Az and powdered makeup has been known to melt.
Jul 17, 2012
Shannyn W.
I just moved into my new apartment and I was dreading packing up all of my makeup.
Use newspaper - I used a bunch of newspapers that were going to be recycled and started wrapping up all of my different palettes. I made the mistake of traveling without wrapping any products and was horrified when I reached for my newly shattered makeup. The extra protection will definitely help you out.
Zip lock bags - I stored lipglosses, lipsticks, nail polish and loose eyeshadows in separate zip lock bags so it will also be easier to sort when I was un packing.
I agree that treating your makeup like a fragile box is a must! I had mine in the front seat with me. Good luck with your move because I know moving can get stressful at times! Hope this helped you out a bit.
Jul 18, 2012
Mary P.
pack it yourself and put it in the car with you if you are driving, and don't leave your lipsticks in the heat, because they will melt! i would pack my lipsticks in my back pack, on a stop over to eat or rest, don't leave it in the car, take it with you! .....thats how i would do it. Sounds crazy i know, i don't have a huge stash either but i have enough limited edition lipsticks i don't want melted, so i treat them like my babies, lol!
Jul 18, 2012
Crystal C.
yeah i think my makeup i would actually keep it in the front with me than a moveing truck but if you do def use bubble rap and be aware what your putting away that it wont melt or break. when i moved i kept it right under my feet instead of putting it where it can get crushed too.
Jul 18, 2012
Yumi R.
Everyone's suggestions are great but I would honestly put mine in a cooler, depending on how far the drive is and if you will be leaving the car for any stops!
Jul 18, 2012
Margie G.
Getting a solid large make up case helped me with my moving too. So, I believe that it will be veryhelpful for you.
Jul 19, 2012
karissa b.
thank you so much for all your advice/tips! :)