It’s time to replenish your back to school makeup bag with everything you need to say, “I’m ready to slay today!” Fortunately, there are tons of makeup products on the market that help you achieve this look without blowing your budget. Whether you like to keep things light and natural or go full glam with heaps of coverage, you can now get a full face of makeup and still have money for other important stuff, like coffee and school supplies.
Many affordable makeup brands have stepped up their game when it comes to product quality in recent years — often outperforming even the most luxurious makeup brands. Here are 10 makeup essentials that are sure to help you put your best face forward every day. Gotta look good for that chemistry class.
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Back to School Makeup for Your Back to School Budget
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Face
AOA Perfect BB Cream, $1 at Miss A
This beauty balm layers well, making it perfect for both natural and full glam makeup days.
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Face
Catrice Liquid Camouflage Concealer, $5.99 at Ulta Beauty
Hide those dark circles with this waterproof concealer that promises great coverage without being too drying.
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Face
L'Oréal Paris Paradise Enchanted Fruit-Scented Blush, $9.79 at Target
Look and smell pretty with this yummy peach-scented blush that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face all day, every day.
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Face
Profusion Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Palette, $4.99 at Target
Chisel and glow with this palette featuring six beautiful shades that look good on any skin tone.
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Face
Essence All About Matt! Waterproof Fixing Compact Powder, $4.49 at Ulta Beauty
Keep things budge-proof with this compact that's great for setting makeup and on-the-go touch-ups.
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Eyes
E.L.F. Cosmetics Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette, $10 at E.L.F. Cosmetics
This palette features a good mix of intensely pigmented mattes and shimmers, making it great for any eye look, any day of the week.
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Eyes
AOA Sculpting Brow Pencil, $1 at Miss A
This angled brow pencil has just the right waxy consistency to help fill in lines and feather everything out.
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Eyes
Essence Volume Stylist 18hr Lash Extension Mascara, $4.99 at Ulta Beauty
Give your lashes a boost with this thickening and lengthening mascara for a fuller, more wide-awake look.
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Eyes
Etude House Oh M'Eye Line, $5.20 at Etude House
This eyeliner has a great brush tip applicator that helps you get a perfect cat eye in seconds. The formula's not bad, either.
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Lips
Flower Beauty Petal Pout Lip Color, $8.99 at Ulta Beauty
This lippie by Drew Barrymore may not cost a lot, but it feels like it does.
