Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag

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.
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lisa on March 26, 2008 6:04 PM wrote:

OMG I love this. All for under 30 bucks? Forget cleaning out the fridge!

 
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annelies on March 26, 2008 6:05 PM wrote:

what about for someone with aging skin? Can you recommend some good foundation choices? Thanks

 
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jackie on March 26, 2008 6:07 PM wrote:

That Almay smart gel is the best and it lasts all day and is half the price of what Smashbox charges for its version.

 
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Mary Elen on March 27, 2008 4:10 PM wrote:

I also like the maybelline great lash for mascara but all the others are great tips. thank you

 
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