Forward March

Spring has officially sprung, and so I started my weekend with a little beauty housekeeping. Out with the stale foundations, never-used lip stains, and goopy mascaras, and in with the newly acquired liquid bronzers, cream blushes, and bright eyeliners. To prep my hard-working makeup brushes (favorites include ones by Trish McEvoy, Hourglass Cosmetics, and Bobbi Brown) for another season of use, I detoxed each with a mixture of warm soapy water and a drop of Aveeno Baby Shampoo, and let them air dry. Every few days, I plan on spritzing them with Clinique Makeup Brush Cleanser, a low-maintenance formula that removes residue build-up so your investments last longer and work better. For more ideas on spring cleaning your makeup and bathroom, check out my story in the April issue of Real Simple, on newstands now.