College Student's 3 Must Have Beauty Products

Campus life can be busy and hectic so please consult this list before going back-to-school shopping.

The College Student's 3 Must Have Beauty Products:

(1) Sunscreen

Regardless of the her age, skin type, or climate, she should be using sunscreen on her face and body every day. The sunscreen lotion should contain broad spectrum protection from premature aging and burning of the skin. SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 30 products are optimal. Though there are products higher than SPF 30 including SPF 70 products at higher price points, they have demonstrated limited effectiveness over SPF 30 products. Failure to use sunscreen can cause premature aging and wrinkling of the skin, not to mention skin cancer.

(2) Lip gloss/Lipstick or both

She should stock up on her favorite color but also find a fun color too. College is a great time to experiment with looks and combinations of colors so she could wear them individually or together. Lipstick or lip gloss is a natural accent that can brighten her entire face. Lip products with sunscreen are the best choices.

(3) Mascara

In case she gets out of bed at 7:45 am for her 8:00 am class, mascara is the must-have product that is quickly applied and instantly brightens her eyes. Black is the most popular color, but black/brown or brown mascaras are also fun. Twenty something's can easily pull off thick lashes on a clean face so she should find a thick applicator.

The College Student's 3 Must Have Beauty Products is a straightforward list. Simplicity is key. She should find products that she likes, are within her budget, and are fun to use. While sunscreen is not necessarily considered glamorous, there are tinted sunscreen products and a variety of fragrances that make them fun to use also. There is plenty of time when she enters the workforce for more beauty products, resist the urge to buy all of them now and let her natural beauty shine through.