Back To School Makeup Essentials

Find out our top back to school beauty essentials, so that when summer is over, you still have that glowing, fresh-faced summer skin, even in school!

It may be the beginning of August and feeling like summer has only just begun – but the school term will come around quicker than you think, which is why we are nailing back to school beauty early on. Avoid the last minute dash and get a fresh-faced glowing look when you make your entrance. With this beauty essentials in your makeup bag, you can’t go wrong!

THE BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS

CHARLOTTE'S MAGIC CREAM MOISTURISER

EVERY skin needs a good moisturiser to start off their makeup routine. Regardless of how you make up your face, always start by adding a hydrating boost so you can look glowing & dewy all day.

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WONDERGLOW FACE PRIMER

For an added boost of radiance, this glow-giving face primer is perfect for putting on under your makeup or on its own if you’re having a good skin day. This turns around tired skin for an instant pick-me-up.

HEALTHY GLOW TINTED MOISTURISER

This game-changing product is perfect for giving you a summer glow in a super moisturising, tan formula. Apply all over your face under foundation or on its own, but for back to school beauty we’d recommend a lighter, fresher look of it on its own.

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QUICK & EASY MAKEUP KITS

Charlotte designed her Quick & Easy Makeup Kits for anyone that's looking for a fabulous 5-minute makeup look! Featuring a cream eyeshadow, cream highlighter and a cream lip and cheek tint, these carefully curated kits are perfect to SWIPE, SCRIBBLE and SMUDGE, giving the eyes, lips and cheeks a gorgeous glow in seconds! These fool-proof products are perfect for swiping on before school for quick and easy makeup magic that enhances natural beauty!

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FULL FAT LASHES

Charlotte's Full Fat Lashes is an easy-to-use mascara that's perfect for on-the-go beauties! Before heading back to school, comb this glossy mascara through the lashes for instant volume that enhances the look of your eyes. Whether you've been up late cramming for a test or want to look wide awake in the classroom, this mascara is perfect for you.

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The Classic eyeliner in Shimmering Brown

THE CLASSIC EYELINER IN SHIMMERING BROWN

During the day, a natural daytime makeup look is what you want to subtly define your eyes without it being too heavy or intense, especially when you’re going back to school. This soft medium brown eyeliner is really easy to apply and very blendable for lining your eyes.

COLOUR CHAMELEON IN CHAMPAGNE DIAMONDS

For those early starts you’ll want to make sure you at least LOOK wide awake and alert. This gorgeous champagne sparkly eyeshadow pencil is perfect for brightening and opening up your eyes. Even if you’ve had a late night, you’ll still be sparkling!

Colour Chameleon in Champagne Diamonds

Lip Lustre lip gloss in Portobello Girl

LIP LUSTRE LIP GLOSS IN PORTOBELLO GIRL

This gorgeous creamy lip gloss is perfectly for a quick super-luxe slick between classes. With a sheer pink finish, it’s your lips but better!

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Charlotte Tilbury

Founder, President, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

With over 30 years experience, Charlotte Tilbury MBE is the world's number 1 makeup artist and British beauty entrepreneur. Charlotte established Charlotte Tilbury Beauty in 2013, which is now a record-breaking beauty brand that has won over 400 awards.