The kids are back in class, which means you’ll probably make at least one more shopping trip to grab all their essential supplies. And moms, you’ll be needing some supplies, too, to adapt to this busy time of year when you’re doing most things on the fly. The summer always seems to pass by too fast, so now that those school bells are ringing, I let’s explore some must-haves to add to your beauty arsenal:
1. BEAUTY ERASERS
Beauty erasers are products that remove impurities, moisturize skin and/or cover any blemishes and imperfections. These products can be anti-aging or natural.
- Foundation and concealer protect your skin from the environment while covering imperfections. CC creams are ideal for normal-to-dry skin because of their dewy finish.
- Cream-to-powder foundations are excellent for combination-to-oily skin since they help to control shine. Powders can be worn alone or used to set liquid or cream-based foundations. Shade matching is more forgiving for CC creams and loose powders.
2. BEAUTY TISSUES
Beauty tissues, also known as beauty blotters, absorb sweat and excess oil without disturbing your makeup.
3. CAR MAKEUP BAGS
Car makeup bags are perfect when your schedule doesn’t go as planned, allowing you to do your makeup on the go while carrying only your essential products.
4. BEAUTY POCKET FOLDERS
Beauty pocket folders are palettes/compacts that let you touch up on the go or organize full makeup looks. Small, medium and large beauty folders are filled with eyeshadow, blush, lip color and more.
5. BEAUTY PENCILS AND PENS
Beauty pencils and pens are makeup brushes that allow for a level of artistry to achieve a flawless look.
- An all-over eyeshadow brush is perfect for when you are applying makeup to your eyelids and is ideal for a one-and-done eye look.
- An eye-crease brush helps you add dimension to any eye look. The brush is angled to fit your eyelid contours and is perfect for eye looks with two or more eyeshadows.
- An eye-blending brush is another tool to ensure your colors are quickly and seamlessly blended to perfection. These are ideal for eye looks with two or more eyeshadows.
- A dual-end eyebrow/ eyeliner brush tames brows. It also can be used to apply eyeshadow as an eyeliner and fill in brows.
- A powder brush is the perfect tool to apply loose mineral or translucent powder to control shine and keep fingers out of your face.
- A blush/highlighter brush enhances, highlights and sculpts cheekbones and is ideal for applying blush, highlighter or contour.
- A cream brush mimics fingertip application without any streaks. This brush can be used to apply concealer or lip color individually, but one brush should not be used for both.
6. BEAUTY CRAYONS
Beauty crayons are eyeliners and lip liners that accentuate your natural features with colors that make your eyes and complexion pop.
7. HIGHLIGHTERS
Highlighters are liquid eyeshadows used for one-and-done eye looks — great for when you have to run quick errands or dash to kids’ sporting events.
8. BEAUTY SCISSORS
Beauty scissors are tweezers that shape your perfect brow. Your eyebrows frame your face, so don’t neglect them!
9. BEAUTY GLUE
Beauty glue refers to primer and finishing spray, which give your makeup staying power in the Coast heat and humidity.
10. HAND SANITIZER
Hand sanitizer, last, but definitely not least, to keep hands free of bacteria and germs that can lead to breakouts or illness.
