1. Origins Silk Screen Refining Powder Makeup ($30)
Taking care of your skin can be a challenge as a woman rolling on a college budget. However, it is very important to spend a little extra on a reliable powder that will benefit and illuminate your skin in a healthful way. Origins constantly has sales, so keep your eye out for a great deal!
2. Maybelline Lip Stick ($7)
Her Campus Boise State’s favorite beauty products for Spring 2014 are the latest shades of Maybelline’s affordable and electrifying lip sticks. With colors ranging from Ruby Red to Brazen Berry to Electric Orange, these lip sticks have vibrant, all-day color– and they can fit in your college budget, too. There’s a different shade for every occasaion! Find them at Walgreens, Target, or any other drugstore.
3. Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-1 Beauty Balm Skin Protector ($7)
A few months back, a wonderful friend suggested I try this light-weight foundation–and I absolutely love it. It is an all-day, basic foundation that will not over power your other makeup. If you prefer more coverage, you can still apply your Origins powder over top. Here at Her Campus Boise State, we highly recommend this affordable product also because it is beautifying AND practical: SPF 30 is included. This product can be found at most drugstores.
4. Covergirl Clumpcrusher Mascara ($7)
This mascara is the perfect day-to-night mascara; it reduces clumps, and is light-weight enough to NOT give the impression of heavy eye makeup, while still enhancing your eyes and making you look awake. This product can be applied all by itself and looks great even without eyeshadow or heavy eyeliner. Her Campus Boise State recommends this product for the active, sporty girl or simply for everyday use when running around to class or on errands for a stress-free, no-hassle look. This product can be found at most drugstores.
5. Sephora Liquid Eyeliner ($12)
Liquid eyeliner can work magic for a woman trying to spice up her eye makeup. This wonderful product comes in multiple colors for a snappy look every time. No matter what the occasion, Sephora liquid eyeliner can create a stunning, flirty, and fun day-to-night look.This product is sold at Sephora makeup stores and online. Have fun!