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When I was younger, I used to love going back to school. It was a time to get organized, buy colorful binders and folders and a new outfit and get back into a routine. Now, I am no longer going back to school, but fall is always a great time to get back into a new routine. I feel like summer is all about breaking the rules and having fun – many of you might forget to remove your makeup every night or throw out expired products, fall is the time to get back to business.

Let’s start with skincare. You should be washing, exfoliating and moisturizing your face every day. I had heard great things about the CeraVe line at Meijer and decided to check it out. I originally saw this article talking about how Emily Maynard used it as part of her skincare routine.

I purchased the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser and the CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion.

I also like to give myself a weekly facial, where I do my at home microdermabrasion (more to come on that later) followed by a face mask. I was thrilled when I was at Meijer to see the Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips again. I couldn’t find them for a long time and I like to use them before I do the face mask.

While I was shopping I came across this handy little blackhead/whitehead remover. I haven’t had one of these in years, but picked it up. This is a great tool to use following my weekly facial.

Next up is refreshing my makeup. Did you know that most makeup products have an expiration date? While the products might still look okay, they may not work as well or could cause break outs or irritation. Here are some guidelines:

Mascara

Mascara has a shelf life of three months. If it starts getting clumpy or flaky once you’ve applied it, then you should toss it. I NEVER share mascara, it is a good way to spread germs. If someone wants to borrow my mascara I just let them keep it or toss it and then replace it with a new one. One of my favorite brands is Maybelline The Falsies.

Eyeliners

I like using gel eyeliners, which come in a pot. It’s important to screw the caps on tight to keep them from drying out. Eyeliners will last for about 4-6 months.

Foundation & Concealer

Foundation and concealer have a shelf life of 6-12 months. If it starts separating, you want to toss it. Most of the time you’ll use it up before you get to that point.

Lipstick, Lip Gloss & Lipliner

Lipstick, lip gloss and lipliner has a shelf life of 1-2 years I probably need to throw away all of my old glosses and lipsticks.

Nail Polish

The shelf life of nail polish is about 1-2 years. You can tell it’s time to replace it when it starts getting goopy.

Eye Shadow, Blush & Powders

Any type of powder will only be good for about two years. By keeping your brushes clean and sanitized, it will help keep your makeup cleaner.

While I was shopping, I got this new palate from Cover Girl for some fall looks.

Perfume

Any fragrance will last for 8-10 years, so feel free to invest in a lot of different perfumes because they can stay around for a long time.

So there you have it…let’s get back into our beauty routines and clean out our makeup drawers.

What are your best back-to-school beauty tips?

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