Spring brings with it a sense of renewal. The perfect time to reorganise and spring clean my beauty routine.
I love my dresser to feel like a skincare haven to settle into at the beginning and end of every day. So here are my top tips to help get the spring cleaning underway…
#No.1: Clean your make-up applicators
I don’t know about you, but this job always falls to the bottom of my to-do list. With that being said, dirty makeup brushes or sponges become harboured with bacteria, and spreading them around your face on a daily basis can lead to clogged pores, blackheads, and blemishes.
To avoid this situation, try setting aside some time one evening just to give everything a good cleanse and I promise it’ll improve your skin texture and makeup application, no end.
I simply clean my tools with a gentle baby shampoo and leave them to air dry on a towel. It works a treat and won’t cause your skin any irritation.
#No.2: Clear out your stash
Despite my Uncle Maurice’s beliefs…sell-by dates are there for a reason and the same goes for the ones on your beauty products!
It’s easy for things to get lost at the back of the cabinet or at the bottom of a makeup bag, but unfortunately, it doesn’t mean they’re safe to use once they’re eventually unearthed.
I’ll pop a quick cheat sheet below for you on approximately how long your products will last once open, so as you go through and cleanse your stash you can work out what can stay, and what’s ready to throw.
Mascara: 3-6 months
Eyeliner: 6-12 months
Foundation and Concealer: 12-18 months
Lip Gloss: 12-18 months
Face Powders (setting, blusher, bronzer): 18-24 months
Lipstick: 18-24 months
#No.3: Create a system
Once you’ve got your selection of clean, ready-to-use products, I think it’s a great time to get your stash organised. I personally start by creating an ‘everyday’ section for my current routine and my go-to makeup look.
You could either pop these in a cosmetics bag or I really rate those transparent, acrylic organisers that sit beautifully on your dresser.
I then create a second section (usually in the bathroom) for back-up products. Keeping them separate means everything stays fresh and I never have more than one of anything open at a time, to limit waste. A tiny habit that works wonders for you and the planet too!
I’d love to hear if you give them a go or to see photos of your new, fresh and clean beauty stashes!
Make sure to tag @baseskncare @G&Jthe-edit
Photos: Shutterstock, Photo by Anastasiia Chepinska on Unsplash; Photo by Jessica Johnston on Unsplash; Photo by Liubov Ilchuk on Unsplash
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