Back To School | Make Up Tips

I haven't been in full time education for just over a year now and before then, I'd had 5-6 years experience of wearing make up in school. Most people who are in school and reading this will have been back a few weeks or so, and are probably already fed up with their morning routine (or I would have been anyway). If you're in secondary school and are finding getting ready slightly tedious with how time consuming your mornings are, here are my tips to make it as easy and stress free as possible.

First up is your skin.
It always surprises me when I see young girls in a full face a make up for school. When I was around 12/13 I honestly wouldn't have worn anything other than lip balm and occasionally mascara to school. Foundation would have been a big no-no as I had no issues with my skin, although I know everyone's different. If you are between the ages of 11-15 and have no problems with acne honestly, a good tinted moisturiser or powder foundation should suffice. I personally recommend the Maybelline Dream Pure BB cream, from my previous blog post. It's very easy to use and doesn't feel at all cakey. After a long day, foundation can feel a bit oily and yuck, but this cream stays on my skin all day whilst feeling light weight and very refreshing. 

If you are worried about sports/dark circles from staying up all night to do some last minute revision, the thought makes me ill, I whole heartedly recommend the Collection _ concealer. It works wonders on covering blemishes and dark circles, it's my staple two in one at an amazingly low cost.

Think you might look a bit pale and well, ill? If you pop on a good on a good bronzer or rouge, very lightly mind, you should be good to go. I recommend the Maybelline Cream Touch Blush to be used under your foundation, as it gives the most natural blush.



Your eye area.
Again, this is something which shouldn't take up too much of your time. I've seen many videos from beauty gurus who've suggested wearing eye shadow, but I know many schools in the UK prefer natural make up and you'd only have to go remove it anyway. Sadly this wasn't the case until I moved into year 10 and I can still picture the horror of the striped look which some of my friends were sporting. Pink/green/blue will never be a good look on anyone. The best thing you can wear is a natural looking mascara and maybe a bit of kohl eye liner just above the lashes and on your water line, if your school will allow it.

I've been using the Maybelline Big Eyes for my lashes as it gives a great natural fluttery lash look (although I am dying to try the Maybelline Lash Sensation). If anybody has a good recommendation for a kohl liner, feel free to let me know as I've been searching for one that actually stays on for quite some time now.

Luckily my brows are quite full anyway, so I never had to spend copious amounts of time sorting them out on a morning. If your brows only really need taming, I recommend the Sleek Brow Perfector and they won't budge all day. I now use the MUA brow kit, but that can be quite time consuming. For a quick way to fill in those sparse areas, a pencil is the way to go. 

I topped off the routine with my trusty Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me

As you can see, the look is very natural and will suit almost anyone. Honestly, the best thing you for your skin is get enough sleep, yes stop watching those YouTube videos at 12am, and don't spend too much time stressing about your hair and make up. School is just their for you to mess around with your mates learn. I just realised I sound like a teacher, ew. But your hair doesn't need to be straightened everyday within an inch of it's life and their are more important things than your 'eyebrows being on fleek'. Though do not let anybody tell you eyebrows are not important, you do not need those people in your life. 

These are just my recommendations for a quick make up routine, but honestly just do whatever you feel is best for you and most importantly, whatever makes you feel the most comfortable.

Victoria ♥