Back to School Makeup for Your Back to School Budget

By BlueSky Quianzon

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

  • Face

    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.

  • Face

    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.  

  • Face

    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.  

  • Face

    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.  

  • Face

    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.  

  • Eyes

    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.  

  • Eyes

    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.  

  • Eyes

    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.  

  • Eyes

    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.  

  • Lips

    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.

BlueSky Quianzon

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