It’s back to school time! Although many of you have already gone back, September always signified starting fresh to me–fashion magazines are bigger, notebooks are all clean and ready to be filled, and it’s a brand new season for clothes and makeup.
Since primpin’ sure ain’t easy, here’s 6 products to help you get pretty in a cinch at a student-friendly price.
1. L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes ($8.99). Getting longer, thicker lashes doesn’t have to require something out of a $25 tube. L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes has a special brush that once wiggled from root to tip your lashes will gain both length and volume. This is a perfect pick me up for the eyes when you have very little time to get dressed and want to fake alertness.
2. Sleek MakeUP Luminaire Highlighting Concealer ($10). This creamy luminating concealer is practically the drugstore version of popular Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Eclat. When you want to give your under eye area or your cheekbones a little lift, blend a little of the corresponding shade that’s about two colors lighter than your skin tone for instant lift.
3. Cover Girl Liquiline Blast Eyeliner ($7.99). Line and define your eyes but have it stay put all day with this creamy waterproof pencil. Smudge the liner in “Blackfire” for a slight smoky look or add a pop of color to your waterline with the “Green Glow”, “Violet Voltage”, or “Blue Boom” shades.
4. Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Blush in Warm Berry ($4.99). Face it, blush is a must to brighten the complexion, sculpt cheekbones, and a vibrant color like “Warm Berry” is a perfect choice for all shades of brown.
5. Black Radiance Dynamic Duo Eyeshadow ($2.99). It’s incredibly amazing how pigmented these shadows are at such a low price point. With ten duos to choose from, you can perfect your eye shadow game without having to blow your budget.
6. Black Opal Patent Lips Liquid Lipstick ($6.75). Love the look of lipstick with gloss on top but want to skip the extra step? This pigmented liquid lipstick will give you the best of both worlds in one single application. It comes in vibrant colors like red, orange, and plum but also in 9 A.M. class-friendly neutral colors.