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One woman's old lipstick is another's prized possession. Some of us vigilantly hoard our cosmetcis, hoping that one day they will reveal a beauty miracle. But bulging bags of unused lipsticks and eyeshadows can often just complicate matters. Regularly weeding your makeup stash is a great way to keep things simple and remain current with your routine. Our own makeup pro, Simone Otis, shows you how.
PURGE
To start, survey your gear and toss out anything expired. If it smells funny, has changed colour or has separated, it's time to trash it. If you still haven't figured out how to wear that trendy colour you bought two years ago, you never will. Throw it out, then enjoy the shopping trip you'll take to replenish your kit.
You're only as good as the tools you use, so shop smart. Buy quality essentials and leave the pink glitter to the under-16 set. Spend the big bucks on things you'll use daily, like concealer, fine-milled face powder and makeup brushes. If you can't get that fuchsia lip colour out of your mind, experiment with a drugstore brand. You can also find great, affordable mascaras at the drugstore.
THE BASICS
PURGE
To start, survey your gear and toss out anything expired. If it smells funny, has changed colour or has separated, it's time to trash it. If you still haven't figured out how to wear that trendy colour you bought two years ago, you never will. Throw it out, then enjoy the shopping trip you'll take to replenish your kit.
You're only as good as the tools you use, so shop smart. Buy quality essentials and leave the pink glitter to the under-16 set. Spend the big bucks on things you'll use daily, like concealer, fine-milled face powder and makeup brushes. If you can't get that fuchsia lip colour out of your mind, experiment with a drugstore brand. You can also find great, affordable mascaras at the drugstore.
THE BASICS
- Facial moisturizer, preferably with sunscreen.
- Foundation and/or concealer. I usually have two shades of foundation in my personal makeup bag, one for when I have a little more colour and another that's better for my paler winter skintone.
- Translucent loose or pressed powder.
- Basic black mascara or brown for a softer look.
- Two shades of blush. One that mimics the colour of your cheeks after a run, and a brighter, pinker shade for a pop of colour.
- Lipstick. Find one that's the same colour as your lips but a bit deeper or more vibrant. Choose the texture you prefer (glossy, matte, etc.). Look for classics like red/brown, rosy beige and berry.
- Lip-moisturizing balm.
- Two eyeshadow shades: a base colour that's similar to your skintone and a dark shade like mocha, navy or charcoal for lining eyes.
- Large, fluffy loose-powder brush.
- Flat, stiff-bristle brush to apply concealer.
- Round-tip blush brush.
- Round-tip eyeshadow brush.
- Small, flat stiff-bristle eyeliner brush.
- Eyebrow/mascara wand brush.
- Lip brush.
- Tweezers.
- Wedge sponges for sheer application of foundation.
- Clarins Super Restorative Day Cream SPF 20, $102.
- Cover Girl Advanced Radiance Age Defying Liquid Make-Up in Natural Ivory, $14.
- Clinique All About Eyes Concealer, $20.
- Yves Saint Laurent Matt and Radiant Pressed Powder in Gold Beige, $58.
- Revlon Luxurious Lengths Mascara, $11.
- Nars Blush in Madly, $29.
- Anna Sui Face Color Accent in 301, $26.
- Bobbi Brown Lip Sheer in Bare, $27.
- Smith's Rosebud Salve, $8.
- Shiseido The Makeup Silky Eye Shadow Duo in Deep Brown, $32.
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