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12 back-to-school beauty essentials to add to your routine

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By Tatiana Pile
Aug 16, 2023

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For better or worse, the back-to-school season is on — yet for many, there’s still plenty of shopping to do. According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers with children in kindergarten through 12th grade are estimated to spend nearly $41.5 billion on back-to-school supplies this year. The same survey predicts consumers will spend an extra $94 billion on back-to-college shopping.

While popular items like electronics, school supplies, dorm furnishings, clothing and accessories are no-brainer back-to-school purchases, it seems students of all ages are also interested in restocking their Holy Grail beauty items. On TikTok, the hashtag #backtoschool currently has 26.5 billion views. Many of the more popular videos are of back-to-school beauty hauls and recommendations.

Including mini deodorants, roller perfumes for quick refreshes and statement lip glosses for a shiny, hydrated look, school-specific beauty products are becoming the new normal. And with the first day of school lurking around the corner, now’s the perfect time to stock up on the basics.

Refresh your new school year beauty look with our back-to-school essential picks below.

Featured
Shop Now — $24.00
Milk Makeup
Makeup
Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick

$24.00

Shop Now — $18.49
Sun Bum
Body
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion

$18.49

Shop Now — $52.00
Sol De Janeiro
Body
Bum Bum Firmeza Firming & Debloating Body Oil

$52.00

Shop Now — $64.00
Ouai
Hair Care
Thick Shampoo + Conditioner Set

$64.00

Shop Now — $6.65
L'oreal Paris
Makeup
Lash Paradise Mascara

$6.65

Shop Now — $11.98
Gardsell
Makeup
Corduroy Cosmetic Bag Aesthetic

$11.98

Shop Now — $35.00
Cosrx
Skin Care
Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream

$35.00

Shop Now — $16.00
Innisfree
Skin Care
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen

$16.00

Shop Now — $5.94
Pimoys
Makeup
6 Pieces Powder Puff Face Makeup Sponge

$5.94

Shop Now — $4.23
Aquaphor
Body
Lip Repair Ointment

$4.23

Shop Now — $11.67
Native
Body
Eucalyptus and Mint Deodorant

$11.67

Shop Now — $18.00
Drunk Elephant
Skin Care
Lippe Balm

$18.00

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