Even though it feels like the summer holidays only started yesterday I need to face the truth that school will start soon. You may have already started your school year but fortunately I still have a week and a half to go! I will be starting my second year of sixth form which basically means A levels, studying, exams and stress! Hopefully I will still find time to keep up with both the blog schedule and the school work!
Today I'm going through my beauty bag essentials for school which I always need to have with me.
When it comes to makeup products I always have a few of these items with me. Last year I shared my school makeup routine which included the whole shabang...well that routine only lasted for a grand total of a few weeks. After a month I realized that having to wake up a few minutes earlier was a waste of time so I settled for only a few makeup bits.
If I were to actually wear makeup on that day I would apply a bit of concealer to try to hide the lack of sleep and some mascara and eyeliner to make my eyes stand out more. Occasionally I would apply a bit of lip balm and I was done. In the last few months I have been paying more attention to my brows so I will be adding a brow pencil to my makeup routine.
Apart from makeup I also take a few other random bits. A small mirror always comes in handy to check how much my makeup has slid off my face and how many pimples have decided to show up. Blotting tissues are great for mattifying your face on the go after a particularly long and sweaty day. Hair bands and hair clips can always be found in my bag because I'm one of those people who will go crazy if I'm not able to pull back my hair. An antibacterial hand gel is a must for school especially for those times when you accidentally touch the underneath of the desk! Tissues are a no brainer and plasters are great for emergencies. The last thing that I take with me is a perfume sample. Sometimes you have to spray a spritz of this after a sweaty PE lesson!
What are your school beauty bag essentials?
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This is a lovely post! I remember going to school with all these bits! I used to take SOOO much makeup! I love the fact you take what you need! Hairbands are always a must have, after a long day there is nothing better than putting your hair up!
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Thank you Stacey! I agree, the first thing that I do once I arrive home is to put my hair up
Deleteanti-bac gels are a MUST any time any where! haha I have that mascara but it doesnt work too well on me :/
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I actually hated it the first two times that I wore it! But I like it now :)
DeleteI have that S&G hand sanitizer too! It's so good.
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And it smells so nice!
DeleteAmazing post and great products dear! ☺
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DeleteEnjoy your time left before school starts again! I should always carry a pocket mirror with me, I never thought about getting one for my handbag but it can be so useful. And having concealer at hand is always useful too, you never know when you'll need a touch up! :p
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Thank you Julia! I agree :)
DeleteThese all look like wonderful essentials! I find a mini-mirror super important as well ♥
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They are really handy :)
DeleteI love Hand Maid - it smells so much nicer than other hand sanitisers - a must have in my bag too :)
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I agree!
DeleteGreat post! I always keep a hand cream, lip balm and lipsticks, hair ties and antibacterial wipes in my handbag :)
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Great essentials! Blotting sheets are a must for me too! Can't be looking like a greasy mess!
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Thanks! I agree :)
DeleteOh gosh, I'm much, much older now but I do remember when blotting sheets were my friend back in school. Although, to be fair I still need them, haha!
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I'm sure that they will always stay an essential of mine!
DeleteGood luck in school! I used to always pack lip balm and my powder foundation for touch ups. This was back before I knew about bronzing and blush haha.
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Thank you Nida!
DeleteGreat essentials!
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Amazing post as always Sarah! Supercat is the best eyeliner everrrr <3
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Thank you Cara! :)
DeleteI have same hand gel by Soap & Glory, it's great x Also loved other products as well, something we all need ^^
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Glad you also like them :)
DeleteMore often than not, I don't wear makeup... I leave that for weekends because I just can't be bothered with applying makeup in the morning :D I love how you take all the essentials with you though :) I have Hand Maid, too, and I love it. I really want to try the Essence mascara, since I've heard many good things about it :) x
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I don't always wear makeup to school as I usually wake up late haha! That mascara is not my favourite as it does clump a bit but I still war it from time to time :)
DeleteGreat picks! Hand sanitizer is a must!
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DeleteLovely post, I remember when I was at school/college, I only took lipstick for makeup and lots of other random bits.
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I'm so happy I finished school in April and will graduate next week. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and great stuff in your bag.
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DeleteGosh, my school days were so long ago to the point it feels like another lifetime. LOL! I never wear makeup back in my school days and only started wearing makeup when I started working.
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I literally take hand sanitiser everywhere! Great post of essentials Sarah :) x
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DeleteSuch a lovely post. Absolutely agree with all these products - wish my beauty bag looked like this back when I was still in school!!
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Thanks Kerstin! It usually looks good at the start of the year but it's a mess by the end!
DeleteBlotting tissues/papers are a must for me! I'm not in school anymore but I definitely keep them in my purse for a mid day blot!
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They are perfect for a quick fix!
DeleteI love that hand sanitising gel! I always keep a small bottle of anti bac for my hands in my handbag and one on my desk at work too! I'm a little bit of a germ-o-phobe!xx
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It's quite a handy thing to carry in your bag
DeleteThat rimmel concealer was my first ever concealer back when i first got into makeup. It's an awesome concealer but i found the applicator a tad annoying. x
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It's perfect for concealing under eyes but it's not the best for blemishes
DeleteYour picks are are really great.. I love the mascara more.. Thanks for sharing
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