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How to Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag, According to Experts

Your makeup bag needs a spring cleaning, too
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Clean Your Brushes
"Be sure to wash your brushes, as they can be bacteria magnets and hold on to makeup and germs," Dowburd explains.

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Embrace Glow-Boosting Products
"Embrace products that create dewy, shimmery and glossy finishes," Dowburd recommends — after all, they're perfect for spring. However, she also notes that a little goes a long way, so make sure you don't over do it (or else you might end up looking sweaty or shiny).

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Clean Your Cosmetic Case
"Clean not only your makeup tools and discard expired makeup and skin care, but also clean your actual cosmetic case," says Annie Tevelin, makeup artist and founder of SkinOwl. She explains that cosmetic bags often go years withou a decent cleaning, so make sure to grab cleansing wipes and warm water and remove all the dirt, debris, and bacteria that can get into your brushes.

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Stay Organized At Home
"We often keep our cosmetics in our makeup bag while we travel or are on the go, but I also love to stay organized at home," says Tevelin. She suggests checking out shopping destinations like The Container Store or Target for great trays or even a cosmetic carousel, if you're feeling fancy. There are so many great options out there when it comes to makeup storage.

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Invest in Multitasking Products
"Try to choose multitasking products that save time, money, and space," suggests Tevelin. One such example? SkinOwl's own own Maqui Berry Beauty Whip, $68, which combines masking, priming and moisturizing into one product.

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BY COURTNEY LEIVA | APR 22, 2019 | SHARES
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