Every Beauty Product to Pack for College, Beyond Just the Basics

A new school year is ahead – which means exciting opportunities are waiting for you. Becoming friends with the people in your classes, learning about subjects that interest you, and – of course – adding new products to your beauty bag.

Since a lot of planning goes into heading back to campus, we’re here to remind you to pack your faves and help you decide which products you should refresh and restock beyond just the basics.

From cleansing face wash to long-lasting mascara and hydrating hair products, here’s everything you need to add to your back-to-school beauty packing list so you can look and feel your best all year long.

Face 

Skincare

• Cleanser
• Exfoliator 
• Moisturizer
• Toner
• Serum
• Facial oil
• Eye cream
• Night cream
• Blemish treatment
• Sheet masks
• Sunscreen
• Makeup remover
• Clay mask
• Lip mask
• Under-eye patches

Makeup 

• Foundation with SPF
• Mascara
• Lipstick
• Primer 
• Skin tint/tinted moisturizer
• Setting powder
• Concealer 
• Bronzer
• Blush
• Highlighter
• Contour
• Brow pencil/gel
• Eyeliner
• Eyeshadow
• Lip balm
• Lip gloss
• Setting Spray

Tools

• Makeup brushes
• Cotton pads
• Tweezers​
• Spoolie​ brush
• Eyelash curler
• Makeup sponge
• Reusable makeup wipes
• Ice roller

Body

Skincare 

• Body wash
• Body scrub
• Shave gel/shaving cream
• Lotion/moisturizer
• Sunscreen
• Hand cream

Extras

• Perfume
• Nail polish
• Razor
• Nail file
• Nail clippers
• Loofah

Hair

Product

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Dry shampoo
• Serum or oil
• Leave-in conditioner
• Mousse/styling gel
• Hairspray
• Heat protectant

Tools

• Hairbrush
• Elastic bands
• Bobby pins
• Flat iron
• Curling iron/wand
• Blow dryer

Extras

• Claw clips
• Headbands
• Scrunchies
• Silk/satin pillowcase

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