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When you’re getting ready to head back to college, you’re probably focused on planning your dorm room, shopping for school supplies, and figuring out how to fit your entire wardrobe (or most of it) into a tiny dorm closet. With so much to do, it’s easy to forget the smaller details—like replenishing your skincare and makeup supplies.
Restocking your beauty collection is a must before move-in day—because having all your fave products on-hand is going to make week one of classes that much easier! Trust us, the last thing you want to be doing during move-in weekend is perusing your local drugstore to try to find a replacement for the holy grail mascara that got left behind at home.
Even if you’re a self-described makeup maven, you might still be a little unsure of exactly what products and tools you need to pack for college. The good news? We’ve compiled the ultimate packing list to help you get started. Now, it’s up to you to determine which items are essential and which products you want—because having beauty that goes beyond just the basics is everything.
Face
Skincare
- Cleanser
- Face scrub/exfoliant
- Toner
- Serum
- Facial oil
- Moisturizer
- Eye cream
- Night cream
- Blemish treatment
- Sheet masks
- Sunscreen
- Makeup remover
- Clay mask
- Lip mask
- Under-eye patches
La Roche-Posay® Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser, $15
KNC Beauty® Big Set Face Masks, $28
Sun Bum® Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30, $18
Makeup
- Primer
- Foundation
- Skin tint/tinted moisturizer
- Setting powder
- Concealer
- Bronzer
- Blush
- Highlighter
- Contour
- Brow pencil/gel
- Eyeliner
- Eyeshadow
- Mascara
- Lipstick
- Lip balm
- Lip gloss
- Setting Spray
Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation, $20
Sephora Collection Makeup Setting Spray, $13
Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Concealer, $15
Tools
- Makeup brushes
- Cotton pads
- Tweezers
- Spoolie brush
- Eyelash curler
- Makeup sponge
- Reusable makeup wipes
- Ice roller
Sephora Collection Makeup Match Concealer Brush, $10
The Original Makeup Eraser in Original Pink, $20
Flawless™ by Finishing Touch Ice Roller, $10
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
Skylar Coconut Cove Rollerball Perfume, $29
Neutrogena® Norwegian Formula Hand Cream, $9
Flamingo® Five-Blade Razor in Sage, $9
Hair
Product
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Dry shampoo
- Serum or oil
- Leave-in conditioner
- Mousse/styling gel
- Hairspray
- Heat protectant
Bread™ Hair Oil Everyday Gloss, $24
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo, $18
Eva NYC Mane Magic 10-in-1 Primer, $13
Tools
- Hairbrush
- Elastic bands
- Bobby pins
- Flat iron
- Curling iron/wand
- Blow dryer
Wet Brush Go Green Detangler Brush, $7
KITSCH Creaseless Bobby Pins in Black, $8
Hot Tools™ Tourmaline Tools 2400 Ionic Dryer, $69
Extras
- Claw clips
- Headbands
- Scrunchies
- Silk/satin pillowcase
So, that’s it! As you pack for an exciting new year, these are just a few products that will keep your skin dewy and your contour sharp, however bare-faced or extravagant you want to go.