You reluctantly threw out your favorite white tee shirt when it got stained. Your $100+ designer jeans were recycled when the bum started to wear out. But, for some reason, you still have mascara from the Friends era in your cosmetic bag, not to mention those lipsticks that have seen more action than Colin Farrell. It's time to do some spring beauty cleaning, discarding old cosmetics to renew your look while banning the risk of getting infections from outdated products.

Mascara

Of all your cosmetics, mascara reaches its expiration date the quickest, usually about three months once opened. That's because each time you use your mascara, the opportunity for bacteria to breed magnifies. To keep mascara fresh, avoid pumping the wand in and out. This exposes the product to air which will dry mascara out even faster. You can also buy duplicates of your favorite mascara to keep on hand, making that 90 day toss out rule easier to abide by. Still sealed, mascara will stay fresh for 6 to 9 months so you can keep an extra on hand ready to replace the old one.

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We hate Sarah Marshall, too. It's nothing personal, it's just that actress Kristen Bell, who plays Sarah Marshall in the recently released Forgetting Sarah Marshall, struts around Hawaii looking effortlessly gorgeous while sporting a string Dior bikini. And it's not just Ms. Marshall who is smokin'-- Mila Kunis, who plays a Hawaiian resident in the flick, is also naturally stunning.

Filming on the white sandy beaches of Waikiki must have helped Forgetting Sarah Marshall's female cast relax and rock their good looks, but you don't have to escape to the islands to benefit from a soothing tropical sojourn. This week we've uncovered a bevy of Hawaiian beauty products that will have you forgetting your own personal drama in no time.

Nothing complements perfectly polished toes better than a matching manicure, and nothing makes your handbag happier than a full wallet. Step into summer with fantastic feet by indulging in one of Eucalyptus Spa's signature Spa Pedicures including the beat-the- heat Cooling Mint Spa Pedicure, the sweet-tooth Sugar Scrub Spa Pedicure or the tropical getaway Citrus Spa Pedicure. Book any of these Spa Pedicures and receive a complimentary Manicure (Normally $18) with the printable Savings Invitation.

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