Tips to freshen up your beauty routine for spring

(BPT) - Somewhere in her home, almost every woman has at least one drawer, cabinet or box overflowing with beauty products, and this can translate to a cluttered and outdated beauty routine. This spring, it is time to get organized and replace tired habits and products with something better.

“Streamline your beauty routine and clean out cosmetic clutter. Less is best for a woman on the go,” says beauty expert Mickey Williams. “Whether you’re trying to get your kids out the door in the morning, or prepping for a day of big meetings, no one wants last season’s products to slow down her beauty routine.”

Williams has teamed up with Dove Advanced Care Deodorant to offer these beauty tips for a fresh start this spring:

Give your color palette a seasonal update. Adjust your makeup palette to play off of the brightness of spring and summer. Maybe you aren’t ready to dive into the matte marsala lip trend, but adding a bright gloss to your lips or shimmering shadow to your lids will perk up your skin tone and awaken the face.

Sleeveless styles mean it’s time to change your deodorant. It’s sleeveless season and now is the time to replace your deodorant with one that goes beyond odor and wetness protection. “I like Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant because it will keep you feeling fresh and confident for up to 48 hours, and nine out of 10 women agreed it made their underarms soft and smooth,” Williams says. “Plus, it’s available in a bunch of light floral scents – perfect for spring and summer.”

Switch up your moisturizing routine. It may be getting warmer, but you still need to keep your skin hydrated. Try swapping the thick face creams you relied on in the winter for a gel to seal in your favorite serum. They hold mega moisture and offer hydration in a lightweight formula. There are even gels with SPF so your skin can stay protected and moisturized.

Throw out old nail products. Nothing says spring like a pretty pedicure, but if you’re using last season’s products, you could actually do more harm than good. Bacteria can grow on old manicure and pedicure products like nail files and pumice stones, so make sure you buy new ones for spring. Store away those dark winter nail polishes and bring out the bright reds, passionate pinks and vibrant violets.

Following this advice from Williams is a great way to freshen up any beauty routine and get ready for spring. Visit Dove.com for more information on Dove Advanced Care Deodorant.