Moving to Knoxville is an exciting time. If you have a huge makeup collection, and are not planning to bring the entire thing with you in your car, you might have some questions on the best way to pack things so they stay protected during the move. Here are some tips to transport your beauty products to minimize damage:

-For your bottles of shampoo and conditioner, body wash, lotions and creams, the threat of an exploded bottle all over your belongings when moving to Knoxville is very real. The best way to mitigate this risk is very simple. Take off the lid to whatever liquid you are trying to contain, put either a Ziploc bag or saran wrap over the opening, laying it flat to create a loose seal, and then screw the lid back on. This will keep your shampoos where they belong; in the bottle.

-Anyone who has dropped a palette of eyeshadow knows just how fragile those little things are. One way to prevent breakage while moving to Knoxville is to place either a cotton ball or a small cotton pad in the container. While this is not a foolproof way to prevent your powders and shadows from breaking, if they do shatter the cotton will keep it somewhat contained, potentially allowing it to be salvaged. Regardless, this is the proper way for packing makeup when moving.

-Lipsticks are heat sensitive, and if you are hiring a moving company during the summer, it might be best to keep your precious lipsticks with you.

Learning how to pack makeup and toiletries when moving is the key to keeping your expensive face and body products safe, saving you hundreds of dollars.