It’s back to school time and there’s nothing worse than getting to 3pm and looking like a raccoon. I was forever destroying my makeup by the end of the school day until I found some essential cosmetic products that are worth their weight in gol for a frazzled teacher, mom or anyone who’s on the go all day.
- Jane Iredale: Smooth Affair amazing primer that helps everything stay in place from school to the gym after
- Neutrogena cover up stick – tried and true drugstore favorite for making those dark circles go away
- Benefit cosmetics: Hoola bronzer, perfect sunkissed glow
- NARS: blush in Orgasm – adds just the right color and sparkle to your cheeks
- Clinique: pretty easy liquid eye liner pen in black or brown – stupid easy eyeliner that looks great and is virtually impossible to mess up, plus it’s a pen so no under eye smudges!
- The Beauty Crop: Fabulous Flocking Lashes – waterproof mascara that stays put and almost peels off in the shower at the end of the day, no annoying makeup remover
- Coola setting spray with SPF – protects your face and helps your makeup stay put all day
- Smashbox 24 hour eyeshadow primer – not only makes your color stay put, magically makes it more vibrant!
- Fresh Sugar advanced therapy for lips – keeps lips healthy and smooth, top with optional color
- OPI nail polish in Madame President – perfect f*ck the patriarchy magenta, plenty of sass
- Matchbook bobbies: super cute and portable bobby pins to tackle flyaways