Campus-Ready Glam: Your Ultimate Back-to-School Beauty Guide
Jordan Collins here. I suppose you already need me to break down these back-to-school beauty must-haves, so pay attention.
This year’s back-to-school beauty lineup arrives just in time to turn heads during syllabus week. With about a month before classes officially kick off, it makes sense to swap endless social scrolling for a tan, a brighter smile, and hair, lash, and brow care that actually shows results. From viral lip stains to serums designed to thicken every strand on your scalp, I’ve sifted through the offerings on NBCUniversal Checkout and highlight the top picks you really need.
Makeup Bag Staples start with a budget-friendly liquid contour stick at under $20. Available in multiple shades to bronze or chisel your features, it will keep you looking sculpted all day without breaking your budget. Next, indulge in a creamy liquid blush that blends seamlessly and offers a long-lasting flush—because nobody has time for blotting sheets between lectures. Finish your makeup routine with the Sacheu Beauty lip duo: the viral “INKED” lip stain in pinky-mauve plus a crystal-clear gloss for that irresistible shine. It’s the ultimate kiss-and-go kit that influencers on TikTok swear by.
Skincare Essentials come from two distinct kits designed to clear congestion and lock in moisture. The Outset purifying trio features a blue clay mask for deep cleansing, a one-minute caffeine polish that buffs away dull skin, and a gentle micellar cleanser for daily use. On sale now, this set is perfect for tackling back-to-school stress breakouts. If hydration is more your game, opt for another kit including a bestselling micellar cleanser, prep serum, moisturizer, and eye cream—each formulated to boost resilience and quench thirsty skin.
Hair and Scalp Care truly deserve their moment. Start with a serum promising visibly thicker, fuller hair in just 30 days, thanks to hyaluronic acid, vitamins B3 and B5, plant-based apiscalp, and capixyl to address hormone-linked thinning. Pair it with a hydrating scalp duo that stimulates blood flow and soothes dryness—essential for those long days stuck in lecture halls.
Next-Level Lashes and Brows are just a serum away. A dual kit includes a brow elixir packed with follicle-boosting ingredients and a lash serum rich in Swertia Japonica extract and panthenol. Complement both with LashLux Pro Growth mascara formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to wake up your eyes before your morning alarm even sounds.
Sun-Kissed Self-Tanners conclude the lineup. A self-tan contour stick layers color, highlight, and hydration in one swipe, thanks to hyaluronic acid and a natural fruit complex. For all-over bronze, a clean formula turns skin golden with caramel rather than FD&C dyes, leaving you with a vacation glow even if your summer was spent on-campus.
Feel free to gear up—because people will be asking, “Who’s that new star?” Glad I could clear that up for you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, NBCUniversal Checkout
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