Simple, Polished Back to School Makeup

It's about that time again.

Back to school.

Sigh.

To help you feel a little better about things, I've brought you a back to school makeup look! Hooray!

...you're right, that doesn't really make things any better.

Let's be honest. When it comes to school, makeup needs to be quick and easy, because I am not about getting up early just to do fancy makeup for school. This look totally fits the bill. With a little practice, it can be done in 5 minutes, leaving ample time for the snooze button. 

I used Revlon Photoready BB Cream in light/medium because it's easy to apply and gives a decent amount of coverage for a BB cream. It also gives a sort of luminous finish, but isn't too much for my oily skin. 

I kept the eyes pretty simple, with a shimmery nude shade on the lid and a matte brown in the crease. I used a matte dark brown shadow for a liner, smudged as close to the upper lash line as I could possibly manage. I finished the look off with a light pink blush and a nude/pink lip balm with a hint of shimmer. 

The Cast: 

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder 

Revlon Photoready BB Cream in light/medium

Mac Studio Finish concealer in NC20

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles concealer in fair

Revlon Colorstay Pressed Powder in light/fair

ELF Blush in tickled pink 

Maybelline Great Lash clear mascara (for brows) 

Mac eyeshadows: Naked Lunch (lid), and Soft Brown (crease) 

Studio Gear eyeshadow in dark chocolate 

Revlon Lash Potion mascara

NYC Appleicious Glossy Lip Balm in Apple Blossom 

What are your favorite products for back to school? 

xoxo, 

Caitlin 

P.S. Everyone say thanks to my friend Paris for taking these fun pictures!