Back to School Cosmetic Essentials

So, it is that time of the year that we all dread - going back to school! As much as we don't like it, it is something we all have to do. So I thought I would make your school year easier by telling you some of my back to school cosmetic essentials to keep in your school bag. I know most schools don't allow makeup, therefore, these bits are more skincare related.

1. Lipbalms

Lipbalms are so important to keep your lips moisturised and soft during the day throughout the whole year. The most important season for lipbalms is Winter, this is because as the colder weather draws in, your lips and skin really start to suffer. Your lips can get really dry and chapped during the Winter which can make them very painful. The lipbalms I recommend are BabyLips by Maybelline which are £2.99 - £3.49 in Superdrug, Vaseline Lipbalms which are £1.99 in Superdrug, or Eos Lipbalms which are £7.00 in Topshop. I really like BabyLips, as you can get a range of products some of which are tinted so you get a hint of colour without the feel of wearing a lipstick.

2. Hand Cream

It is incredibly important to look after your hands, especially when you are in school and are writing all day. Using hand cream, revitalises your hands, making them feel incredibly soft and well looked after. I love the Soap and Glory Hand Food, this comes in a 50ml tube or a 125ml tube, it smells so fresh and leaves your skin feeling really nice! I would advise not putting the hand cream on immediately before you start writing though, as this can lead to some handwriting issues (I learn from my mistakes). Soap and Glory Hand Food is reasonably priced in Boots with the mini priced at £2.50, and the larger tube priced at £5.50. They are easy to store in your bag, ready for whenever you need them.

3. Hand Sanitizer

For me, hand sanitizer is a necessity, it travels everywhere with me. You never know what might happen at school, it is always a good thing to keep a hand sanitizer ready in your bag. I personally love the Pocket Bac's from Bath and Body Works, they smell incredible and the scent lasts for a long time on your skin. Unfortunately, we don't have Bath and Body Works in the Uk, but we do have some good alternatives to the Pocket Bac's. I really love getting hand sanitizer from The Body Shop as they come in so many different fruity scents which all smell amazing. They cost £2.50 for a reasonable sized bottle that will last you a long time, definitely well worth it!

4. Tissues

I don't really need to explain this one do I? Getting a small pack of tissues to keep in your school bag is a very good idea, if you don't need one, you can guarantee that someone else will!

5. Body Spray/Deodorant

Deodorant is important during school for P.E, but body spray is important to give yourself a little lift and keeps you smelling good throughout the day. There are so many different body sprays out there to choose from, it depends on how much you want to pay for one. I usually go for either Charlie or Impulse sprays as they are usually around the £1 mark in most stores. However, if you want something a bit more expensive, then I also love the Victoria Secret body sprays, these are £9.18 and they come in a range of scents which are all either fruity or floral based. They last for a long time and are perfect to take to and from school.

Although I have listed some shops that sell these products, the majority of these products can be found on Amazon or Ebay.com

Ellie xxx