Streamline your makeup bag

Athletes and frequent travelers can benefit from the approach as well. Think of it as meal-prepping for your skin: By doing a little bit of work beforehand, you can cut down on time spent in the locker room since all your products are in one place. “Depotting is great for going from the gym to work, but also for air travel as a way to get around TSA regulations,” says London-based makeup artist Louise Constad.

Magnetic palettes work best for powder products, while the pillboxes are ideal for cream and liquid formulas.

Los Angeles-based makeup artist Carly Fisher uses the Z Palette to create a custom kit with eyeshadows, blushes, and bronzers from her preferred brands, since these products are often sold in separate palettes. To do so, she uses a small spatula or safety pin to pop the individual tins of makeup out of their original container. Once removed, the tins are easily arranged on the magnetic palette.