Yes, it’s time for a makeup bag makeover. Just like spring cleaning for the house, you must clean your makeup bag. Below are some great suggestions.

Throw out that old crusty makeup bag you received as a free gift 5 years ago. Go for something cute, new and accommodating to you new makeup. Take a look at the selection from luxury designer Louis Vuitton. It can seem a little pricey, but consider it an investment in your beauty!

Now that the new bag is empty, it’s time to make sure the essential items are inside. One great step to take is to make sure your lips are never dry. Have some sort of lip balm. It can be used solo or under your lip color for the day. You can keep it classic with Chapstick or go for something else. Try Volupté Tint-In-Balm by Yves Saint Laurent. It’s a lip balm and lip color all in one. There are multiple colors to choose from. You cannot go wrong with any color.

Let’s face it, you may not have full access to everything you have for your face. When you need a touch up, reach for a great and reliable compact. CoverGirl’s Queen Collection has a great variety of compacts that can help you maintaining your beat for the day.

Never leave the house without your mascara either. If you used a colored mascara, you should either have it in your makeup bag or  buy a second one as backup. However, if you are one that likes to keep it classic black, replace your old wand for a new one. Marc Jacobs Beauty Feather Noir Ultra Skinny Mascara. The bristled brush is small to coat even the smallest lash for full coverage.

What good would a new makeup bag be without a fragrance. While you are in the powder room freshening up, your makeup does not have to be the only thing you reapply. What should you do when you don’t want to carry around your full bottle of perfume? The solution is easy, purchase a travel size version of your signature fragrance. Angel by Thierry Mulger is an angelic fragrance that now comes in a size you can carry everywhere so you can smell beautiful all day long.