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After a tiring move into your dorm or off-campus apartment, the last thing you want to do is have to go out and buy your bathroom essentials — causing your much-needed shower to be postponed and adding yet another task to your to-do list. Stop the packing procrastination and plan ahead by stocking up on your fave bathroom products now! That way, you’ll be ready for move-in day, getting ready for big events, and much-needed self-care time.
Don’t know where to start? We’ve rounded up the best, must-have toiletries from Ulta Beauty to make your transition to campus easy and stress-free. Add these to your packing list and your online cart, and get ready for a super-prepared first semester on campus!
BLOW DRYER
After a few years of virtual classes, the only thing more exciting than learning IRL is being able to learn IRL while looking your best! Include this blow dryer in your morning routine, and use one of the four unique attachments to help you shape, stretch, smooth, and define your hair while reducing dry time.
The Blow Dryer, PATTERN, $189
PIMPLE PATCHES
Whether you’re prone to pimples due to genetics, or you tend to get stress zits during finals season, it’s always a good idea to keep some pimple patches on hand. With this over-the-counter acne patch treatment, you can zap your breakouts overnight, so no matter if you have a first date with the cutie from chem or an important presentation, you can look and feel your best!
Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots, Peace Out, $19
DEODORANT
Power walking from one class to another, raising your hand to ask a nerve-wracking question, and getting a lunchtime workout in at the gym on campus — yep, college has a lot of situations that might cause you to sweat. Stay smelling great all day with this vegan deodorant that’s sensitive-skin friendly and made without baking soda or alcohol.
Rose & Vanilla Worry Free Natural Deodorant, Each & Every, $17
TONER
If you aren’t someone who’s interested in having a many-step skin care routine but wants to have glowing skin, then you definitely need to add this toner to your bathroom cabinet. It’s super refreshing, unclogs your pores, and is the perfect, simple-skincare solution for youthful, healthy-looking skin.
AHA/BHA Rosewater Toner, Buttah Skin, $21
HAIR TREATMENT
Did you have a fun summer laying out in the sun and swimming in a heavy-chlorinated pool? Then it might be a good idea to give your hair a refresh with this deep conditioning hair mask, which contains ingredients that will repair and nourish your hair, like raw honey, jojoba oil, and olive oil.
Honey Miracle Hair Mask Deep Conditioner, tgin, $19
BODY OIL
You’ll be running back to your dorm to use this body oil after a long week. Not only does it deeply moisturize your skin and instantly improve your skin elasticity for a more toned, sculpted look, but it’s also the most luxurious way to help you relax and unwind.
Undaria Algae Body Oil, OSEA, $84
BODY SCRUB
It’s sometimes hard to find alone time when you have a roommate. Our advice? Create some extra self-care time for yourself in the shower by slowly massaging this body scrub in circular motions. It will feel relaxing while also effectively exfoliating your body for soft, smooth skin.
Vanilla Shea Sugar Body Scrub, Tree Hut, $11
CLEANSER
Keep your skin glowing this semester with this powerful face cleanser that helps prevent acne with its natural fruit powders that fight breakout-causing bacteria. This cleanser is also great for removing current dark spots from past pimples!
Super Smoothie Cleanser, ROSEN, $18
SHAMPOO
If you struggle with getting smooth hair, and if you fight with your frizz, then this shampoo is the upgrade you were looking for! With 10 benefits in this one bottle — from strengthening to manageability to nourishment and more — this shampoo really is magic.
Mane Magic 10-in-1 Shampoo, Eva NYC, $13
CONDITIONER
You can’t upgrade your shampoo without also upgrading your conditioner! Add this conditioner to your shower routine for even more frizz-control and hair manageability. With ingredients like keratin, coconut oil, and kumquat, this conditioner will leave your hair shiny, silky, and smooth.
Medium Hair Conditioner, OUAI, $32
FRAGRANCE
Even if you woke up late, are running late to class, and didn’t have time to change out of your sweatpants, you can still feel (and smell!) put together when you use this perfume. Just spray a little bit of this woody floral fragrance, which features notes of apple blossom, wild wet poppy flowers, and palo santo.
Eilish No. 2 Eau de Parfum, Billie Eilish, $52-$72
SPF
We all should know by now that no matter what season it is or how bright the sun is shining, SPF needs to be a part of each of our daily skincare routines. This sunscreen — which was made for melanated skin — doubles as a moisturizing lotion and lightweight base for all-over protection.
Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30, Black Girl Sunscreen, $16
FACE MOISTURIZER
Whether you just ran out, you’re looking for something with more coverage, or your current face lotion just isn’t doing it anymore, this is the face lotion you need to switch to this semester. It’s cruelty-free, vegan, and has a hydrating formula that contains plant-based ceramides and skin lipids in a rich cream texture for maximum moisture.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides Moisturizer, The Ordinary, $23
BODY MOISTURIZER
The fall semester usually has the best weather. But, before we know it, it’ll be winter again, which means our skin will soon be dry, cracked, and itchy from the cold temperatures. This year, don’t let your skin suffer! Create a body-based skincare routine now and start using nourishing products like this one after your showers, before bed, and packing it in your bag for class.
Shea Body Butter, hanahana beauty, $32