Spring Clean Your Makeup Collection
Spring is finally here! It's time to spring clean our closets and everything else in our lives -- including our makeup collections. Keep reading for tips on how to spring clean your makeup collection.
Spring is here! While we're all trying to clean out our closets and detox our digital lives, why not take the extra effort to spring clean our makeup collections, as well? The point of spring cleaning is to let go of things we've been holding onto, whether they're tangible or intangible -- including makeup. If you're guilty of hoarding way past expired makeup, we're here to help! We're going to show you how to spring clean your makeup collection. Trust us, you'll feel a lot better after you do.
Regularly Clean Your Brushes & Sponges
The very first step to spring cleaning your makeup collection is to actually clean your tools, such as your brushes and sponges. Regularly cleaning your brushes and sponges will keep your tools free from bacteria. And less bacteria means less possibilities of breakouts and infections! You can buy makeup brush shampoo from the store or you could clean your tools with dish soap and olive oil at home. Check out the video tutorial below. The possibilities are endless. You just have to remember to clean your tools regularly.
Check the Expiration Dates
Another step to spring cleaning your makeup collection is to check the expiration date on the packaging. Just like the food in our fridges and the medicine in our cabinets, makeup products also have expiration dates. Keeping and using expired makeup is just as bad as not washing your brushes -- it can also lead to breakouts and infections! You want to be mindful of when you purchased your makeup and when they expire. That way, you know when to throw them away! Below is a video by POPSUGAR that explains makeup expiration dates and when to toss your makeup.
Keep it Minimal
The next step to spring cleaning your makeup collection is to keeping it minimal. According to the KonMari method, the key to happiness is to declutter and minimize everything in your life. This applies to your makeup collection, as well. When you're going through your makeup collection, ask yourself questions to help decide whether to toss or keep the item. Does that makeup item spark joy when you see or use it? Have you used it in the last 3-6 months? Has it reached its expiration date? All of these questions will help you minimize and spring clean your makeup collection.
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Store Your Makeup
Once you've cleaned and minimized your makeup collection, you can finally store everything away! There are numerous ways to store your makeup and brushes. You can use acrylic trays, tin pots, drawer organizers, and so much more. To stay organized, designate a "home" for each makeup item. Keep reminding yourself that each item has a place where it belongs. And it should return to its home once you're done using it. This will help you spring clean your makeup collection and stay organized!
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Don't Sit Down: A Benefit Standing with Planned Parenthood
On Saturday, March 4th, 2017, Best Coast hosted a benefit concert for Planned Parenthood. All proceeds went to the organization and our beauty editor, Valerie, was able to attend the event. Keep reading to get a summary of the concert and how YOU can help Planned Parenthood.
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On Saturday, March 4th, Best Coast hosted a one night only event -- Don't Sit Down: A Benefit Standing with Planned Parenthood. The benefit concert was held at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles and the lineup consisted of notable female musicians and groups fronted by women such as Veruca Salt, Grouplove, and Liz Phair. All proceeds went to Planned Parenthood and the one-time event proved to be very successful.
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Best Coast are an indie rock duo from Los Angeles. The two members of Best Coast are Bobb Bruno, guitarist, and Bethany Cosentino, singer-songwriter and guitarist. Since the band's inception in 2009, Best Coast have released three full-length studio albums -- Crazy for You (2010), The Only Place (2012), and California Nights (2015). Their music videos match their musical style. The video for "Our Deal" was inspired by West Side Story, directed by Drew Barrymore. More notably, the music video starred familiar faces such as Chloe Moretz, Miranda Crosgrove, Shailene Woodley, Tyler Posey, and Donald Glover (AKA Childish Gambino).
Lead vocalist, Bethany Cosentino, is an admirable and inspirational woman who will fight for a good cause. Scrolling through Best Coast's Twitter, which is mainly run by Bethany, you will learn that she opposes Trump, is a feminist, and supports Planned Parenthood. Bethany is so passionate about Planned Parenthood, she organized a benefit concert for the nonprofit in the midst of the its possible defunding.
The one-night event was held at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 4th. Up-and-coming bands fronted by women such as the Side Eyes, MUNA, and Lovely Bad Things, were opening acts. Nina and Louise of Veruca Salt also performed, bringing back angsty, grungy, girl power feels from the 90s. There was also a special appearance by Liz Phair, another notable female musician from the 90s. She and Bethany performed each other's songs. Grouplove played a fun and energetic set before Best Coast closed the night.
The benefit event was definitely a memorable night and according to Best Coast's Instagram, the concert attendants "raised a shit ton of money for Planned Parenthood." For a more in-depth summary of the event, check out Billboard's article by Eve Barlow. It was truly a remarkable experience and you had to be there to feel the love and empowerment. But the fight is nowhere near over. The fate of Planned Parenthood is still up in the air. Call your representatives. Participate in the next rally or march. Spread the word on social media. And if you can, please donate to Planned Parenthood.
3 Mardi Gras Makeup Looks to Try
Mardi Gras is around the corner! Whether you're hitting the town or staying in, we've got a few Mardi Gras inspired looks you can try!
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is just around the corner. It's actually the Tuesday right before Ash Wednesday and Lent. When you hear "Mardi Gras," you think of New Orleans, loud drunkenness, colorful beads and masquerade masks. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, it's always a fun time to get dressed up and play around with makeup. Here are some neat Mardi Gras looks we found on YouTube.
Ellarie's Mardi Gras Inspired Makeup Tutorial
Ellarie provides a great step-by-step tutorial on her own Mardi Gras inspired makeup. She uses shimmery shades of purple and gold on her lids, with purple lips. She finishes her look with a classy winged liner and false lashes. This look is gorgeous and definitely wearable. Watch her tutorial above.
Kendall Rose's Mardi Gras Makeup Tutorial
Kendall Rose offers another glittery Mardi Gras makeup look but uses a more neutral lip tone. She also include a pop of green on her bottom lash lines. Kendall also goes through her contouring steps. Watch above!
Nicole Hilton's Mardi Gras Inspired Makeup Tutorial
Mardi Gras is all about vibrant colors! Here is another tutorial with a little less glitter but more colors. Nicole also uses a neutral lip but mixes it up with some space buns. This look is casual enough to wear for other occasions.
Whether you're going out or staying in (and playing with makeup), you can definitely try these looks!
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