Beauty Spring Cleaning

A blog on what to clean, throw away and add to your collection this Spring.

Would you go months with out cleaning your house?, eat foods that have been sitting in your fridge that are past their expiration date? I hope your answer is no! So why is it that many of us don't show our makeup the same respect? If you haven't been washing your brushes on a regular basis and many of your favorite products are looking more and more like a science project then check out this guide to brushing the dust off your makeup collection and starting fresh this spring.

THROW AWAY

Liners, lipsticks and glosses have a self life of about 12-18 months if they are past that time frame you need to ditch them. You should also throw them away if the texture starts to change as that is a sign that it is going bad and bacteria is in effect.
Change your mascara every 3 months like you change your underwear every day! Don't try to push its lasting power because bacteria can cause redness, irritation, and pink eye. A sure fire way that I know when to buy a new mascara is when I take the wand out and it doesn't make that fresh pop sound from the suction.
Replace your foundation (if liquid) after 6-8 months to keep bacteria from growing in the wet environment and ditch it real fast if it starts to smell not so fresh like it used to.
Blush, shadow and any other dry products should be thrown away every 12 months.

Just like you throw away a bad batch of eggs or expired milk so you don't get sick you need to make sure you are protecting your face from bacteria that is harmful. Make sure your checking and cleaning out your products at the right time.

WASH IT

When you are using makeup brushes you should be cleaning them at least once a week especially the ones used for foundation, blush and other powders. These brushes come into contact with more moisture factors then others like lotion, foundation, and liquid makeups which makes them a massive breeding ground for harmful bacteria that can cause breakouts. When washing your brushes you should use a makeup cleanser, face wash, or a mild shampoo. Gently massage them with warm water and then rinse them before laying them down flat to dry. Make sure that all the pigment is gone from the brushes before rinsing. Always dry your brushes laying down so you don't ruin the shape of the brush. Many times for smaller brushes you can use a makeup removing wipe and brush your makeup brush back and forth until the pigment is gone.

ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION

Luminous pink powder or bronzer to add a glow to dull winter skin that is just starting to get its summer glow back.
A nude or light colored lip gloss or stick that will make your lips pop with out over doing it. spring and summer is all about natural effortless beauty.
After being in the sun for a while you may want to consider checking into a new foundation color that will match your new pigment until winter. It is always good to buy one shade higher than your shade in winter.
Highlighter is a great add to any women's collection for any season since it helps to make your eyes pop and stand out with any makeup look. You apply it under your eye brows and in a "C" shape following your cheek bone from the outer corner of your eye.