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Spring: A New Season of Beauty
Authored by Whitney Urichuk, www.oneluvagency.com

As the cold weather hibernates and makes way for Spring, it is time to reorganize your cosmetic bag. Throw away old makeup and add new staple products. New season, new you. Stash the dark eye shadows and vampire-esque makeup away until Fall. The smoky eyes, matte skin, and dark lips make way for a colorful Spring glow. This season is all about color. From hot pink to neon green, Spring does not discriminate against color. All of the top cosmetic lines are releasing their Spring products and there is no shortage of color.

Dewy skin is in full effect. Start incorporating creamy products into your daily routine such as a cream blush or liquid shimmer highlight for the cheek bones. Save the bronzers for Summer. The top Spring trends pay attention to detail. If you are looking for a more subtle approach, look for pastel shadows. These will give you the color you want without the intensity.

Keeping in line with Spring, it is important that you not only focus on your look but also remember that Spring cleaning is not just for your house. This is the perfect time for you to clean out any old makeup lying around in your bag. Cosmetics have an expiration date. If you’re savoring that eye shadow that is in a million pieces, now is the time to say goodbye. Eye products should be discarded after 3 months of use. If your eyes begin to feel itchy or you find yourself with an eye infection, throw away any products you used and replace them with new ones. The telltale sign that your mascara has expired is if it begins to flake. Liquid and cream foundations generally are good for up to 1 year after purchase. Powders and lip products are recommended for use for 2 years. If any of your products begin to have a weird smell then when you originally purchased them it is time to get rid of them. Remember, bacteria are running ramped through open containers so it is crucial to save only the ones that are safe. It is also important to clean the inside of your bag with a disinfectant soap to ensure you are not creating an environment for bacteria to thrive. After a little reorganization, your cosmetic bag will be ready for a fashionable new season.

May this season bring you rainbows of beauty and joy!