Freshman Makeup Favorites: The Products We Can’t Live Without
As the cold weather settles on campus, the wind starts blowing our hair onto our glossed lips as we rush to class, and our concealer feels a bit drier while strolling on Locust than it did just about a month earlier. Sure, we certainly don’t need makeup, but if you enjoy experimenting with it, these five freshman-approved products have earned a permanent spot in the fall-winter makeup routine.
1. The Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner – Longwear Waterproof Eyeliner
If you are looking for an eyeliner that actually stays put all day and night, this one is worth trying. A Penn freshman described the formula as “super pigmented,” not requiring a tedious reapplication every hour to maintain its color. It also comes in a ton of interesting shades, ranging from matte black to silver chrome and shimmery bronzes.
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2. The Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain – 12 Hour Long-Lasting Lip Tint
The Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain has been claimed to be “the best ever,” delivering a strong pigment that “stays forever” without reapplying. And unlike some other long-lasting lip tints, this one doesn’t have an “annoying” peel-off step. This product will surely survive your daily Pret coffee.
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3.The Rhode Peptide Lip Shape – Contouring Lip Shaper
The Rhode Peptide Lip Shape has an “amazingly smooth formula” that makes lining and contouring your lips feel effortless. Like the other recommended products, this lip shape lasts all day and comes in shades that are “perfect for fall,” including deep browns, mauves, and cool pink tones.
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4. The Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Lipstick/Lip Liner Crayon
The Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Lipstick has an ultra-smooth formula that leaves a matte finish without the typically dry feeling that comes with a matte lip. Instead, this lipstick feels “hydrating and seamless on the lips.” Additionally, one Penn freshman affirmed that this lip crayon “lasts all night.” This product also functions as a two-in-one, serving as both a beautifully pigmented lipstick and a sharp lining crayon all in one.
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5. The Rhode Pocket Bronze
If you are reminiscing about your summer tan, the Rhode Pocket Bronze can mimic a flawless summer glow in the cold fall-winter months, lasting all day even in a chilly breeze. The formula is ultra-smooth and effortless to blend, leaving a buttery-smooth, non-heavy bronzed finish on any makeup look. Also, the compact size, as the name suggests, “pocket bronze,” makes it easy to “throw into any bag when on the go,” perfect for the quintessential Penn student who is everywhere at once!
