Back to School Beauty

For many of us, the only thing that made going back to school every September more palatable was the prospect of a new pencil case. The excitement of going to the stationery shop, picking out shiny, colour coordinated pens, pencils and planners…It was a ritual that marked the end of summer, the return of routine, and the opportunity to come back as a new, improved version of yourself. 

In adulthood, this tradition takes the form of an updated makeup bag and renewed commitment to skincare. The breezy summer attitude that saw us forgo foundation and pass up on our weekly deep cleaning mask is no more, replaced instead with a newfound commitment to double-cleansing, to repair any accidental sun damage and always look polished.

In lieu of multicoloured fineliners, here are a few ‘back to school’ treats that will make the return to the daily grind that much more enjoyable.

The Ultimate Toolkit 

The makeup bag equivalent to new stationery has to be new tools - makeup brushes and sponges all housed in a new makeup bag. Our new Double-Ended Sculpt & Blush Brush 012 makes expert application quick and easy thanks to an angled to help sculpt and define on one end and a tapered and domed to spotlight the high-points of your face on the other. 

A fresh set of sponges is a must, too. Our super-soft, ergonomically-designed Flawless Foundation Blending Sponges Set includes 5 mini sponges and 5 full-sized sponges, so it’s bound to see you through to next year. 

The Perk-me-ups 

Energy levels might be flagging after the lull of summer holidays - not that anyone would be able to tell. Our Superluminous™ Under-eye Genius is the secret to looking wide-eyed and ready to take on the day, instantly reducing the appearance of fine lines and neutralising dark circles. A dab of Supercheek™ Cream Blush in Universal Pink on the apples of cheeks is the pièce de résistance for an always radiant finish. 

The Skincare Saviours

Post-summer skin needs a little TLC thanks to accidental sun damage and lax routines. Commit to properly cleansing your skin every day (a little help from our Kinetic Cleansing Brush makes the process all the more exciting) and establish a weekly reset mask day (we suggest Fruitizyme™ + AHA 5-Minute Miracle Facial Peel to clears, exfoliates, brightens, declogs, softens, followed by Japanfusion™ Bio-ceramide Moisture Mask to repair and replenish the skin barrier. 

The Little Extras

Keep a moisturising lip product  in every handbag (try Wondergloss™ Collagen Lip Oil if you’re a fan of the ultra glossy - but never sticky - look, or Smooth Ahead™ Nourishing Lip Balm for a half-balm, half-mask treatment), and go the extra step towards kissably smooth lips by incorporating a lip scrub into your morning routine.