Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag

Celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff explains how to update your makeup bag this season.

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The Pro: Ashunta Sheriff

Celebrity makeup artist and Mary Kay consultant Ashunta Sheriff regularly works her makeover magic on stars like Marisa Tomei, Alicia Keys, and Traci Ellis Ross. We asked her to help update our makeup stash for spring. Click on to discover what to keep, what to toss and what to buy this season...

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Toss: Old Mascara

Toss any tube you've been using for more than 90 days. "After three months, it will be full of germs," says Ashunta.

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Buy: A Fresh Tube of Mascara

Update your makeup bag with a new tube of mascara. Ashunta says, "I love Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara ($15; Click to purchase). It actually helps lashes to grow healthier."

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Toss: Old Makeup Sponges

A Makeup sponge is washable, but after about a month of daily use, it really should go, says Ashunta explains.

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Buy: New Stash of Makeup Sponges

Keep skin healthy with a new set of cosmetic puffs and sponges like Swisspers Cosmetic Application Wedges ($3; Click to purchase). 

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Save: Matte Red Lipstick

Save it for next December. "It's my all-time favorite look during the winter months," says Ashunta. 

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Buy: Bright Lipstick

"Bold, creamy colors are all the rage this spring," says Ashunta. Her favorite: Dior Rouge Dior Lip Color in Fuchsia Star ($32; Click to purchase). 

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Save: Black Eyeliner

Black liner can look harsh in the warmer months, says Ashunta. But around the holidays it's sultry and festive.

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Buy: Jewel-Toned Eyeliner

Try a subtle, jewel-toned eyeliner like Mary Kay Eyeliner in Rich Jade ($12; Click to purchase) which will emphasize your natural eye color. 

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Toss: Matte Foundation

"It can look heavier than other foundations, settling into fine lines and pores—and aging the face," says Ashunta.

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Buy: Tinted Moisturizer

A tinted moisturizer like Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20 ($18; Click to purchase) will impart a fresh healthy glow. If you feel like you need more coverage, just "apply two coats of the tinted moisturizer to areas that need it," says Ashunta.

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Toss: Overused Makeup Brushes

If your brushes are shedding bristles or have an odd odor, it's time to lay them to rest.

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Buy: Brush Cleanser

Invest in great new brushes and a brush cleanser like Beautyblender Blender Cleanser ($10; Click to purchase) once a week. Regular disinfecting will prevent bacteria buildup—and funky odors.

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Toss: A Neutral (as in beige) Blush

It does little to flatter and can make the complexion look drab and sallow.

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Buy: Vibrant Blush

"The best blush is one that mimics the way your skin flushes naturally," says Ashutna. She loves Mary Kay Cream Blush in Cranberry ($13; Click to purchase) which flatters most skin tones.

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Toss: Old Lipstains

A dried-out lipstain is more apt to feather into fine lines.

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Buy: Pigmented Lip Gloss

A bright, opaque lip gloss adds color but looks fresher than lipstick. Try: Bobbi Brown Rich Color Gloss ($23; Click to purchase

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Save: Matte Eyeshadow

"Save matte eyeshadows for fall," says Ashunta. 

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Buy: Pastel Eyeshadow

Flirty, pastel shades in satin and shimmery textures are a flattering (and fun) spring trend. One to try: Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Lemongrass ($7; Click to purchase). 

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Toss: One-Note Hand Creams

"Expect more out of your hand cream!" says Ashunta. Hands show signs of aging first so it's crucial to look for a product with added benefits.

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Buy: Hand Cream with Benefits

Opt for a hand cream that will hydrate, protect with SPF and offer anti-aging benefits like Mary Kay TimeWise Hand and Decollete Cream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF15 ($18; Click to purchase

 

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First Published February 10, 2012

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