MomLogic :: Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag

Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Celebrity makeup artist Audie Metcalf, whose clientele includes Susan Lucci, picks spring's must-have beauty products. And the best part? You can get them at your local drug store.

	1. Mascara: $6.47. Audie uses CoverGirl Volume Exact Mascara on her celeb clients because it's "hands down the best cheap mascara, and it never flakes." Tip: Mascara only has a shelf life of three months, so if yours is dry and clumpy, it's time to replace it!
	2. Blush: $8.39. Almay's Smart Shade gel blush--"Dab onto the apples of your cheeks, and the color transforms into the perfect shade for your skin tone." Perfect for Moms on the go. A little makeup artist trick? Use it on your lips, too.
	3. Foundation: $11.59. Who has time to cake their face? Neutrogena Glow Sheers are a perfect alternative to tinted moisturizer, and they even have a little bit of sheen to brighten up the cheeks.
	4. Eye Shadow: $7.99. Audie prefers a natural-looking eye. Neutrogena Mineral Sheers are "beautiful, sheer shades that have a barely-there quality."
	5. Lips: $4.99. Get rid of all those old glosses and refill with Covergirl Wetslicks: "They're cheap and come in tons of lovely shades."
	6. Bronzer: $9.99. If you don't have time for ANY of the above, all you really need is a bit of bronzer to instantly brighten your face: Just add on your cheeks, forehead, and chin and look like you just got back from vacation.