Cherry Pie : Fresher's Week beauty essentials and giveaway

7 September 2015

Fresher's Week beauty essentials and giveaway

University beauty essentials
University beauty essentials

Something I put very little thought into when I first went to University was what beauty essentials I needed! I had all my pots and pans, my notebooks, my laptop etc etc but forgot about some of the very basics needed to keep myself looking half decent through Fresher's Week. I've cobbled together a little list of items you might find useful during your first few weeks at Uni.

Dry shampoo
The holy grail! I'm not even sure if dry shampoo was a thing back in my Uni days, all I know is there were four girls vying for the bathroom every morning and it all could have been much easier if I'd had a little can of the magic stuff to spray into my roots and give them a bit of a boost. Perfect if you have a 9am lecture and you wake up a little late or hungover!

Under eye concealer
Another one I couldn't have done without during University. Perfect for when you spend the night partying instead of studying or if you pull an all-nighter before a hand in date.

A nude and a bright lipstick
If there's one piece of make-up I'd recommend keeping on yourself at all times, it's a lipstick. It's a good idea to have one nude one for every day looks and going to lectures and a fun, bright shade for nights out and dressing up.

A good skincare routine
University can be pretty stressful. There's lots to take in, there's lots of partying and lots of drinking and lots of not eating so well. It's a good idea to have a good skin regime already in place or a decent spot cream handy for any stress-related breakouts.

Makeup Revolution has just launched its new range of skincare including an anti-bacterial face wash and serum, which I'm giving away to one lucky reader. The giveaway is UK only and you must follow all the rules to be in with a chance of winning. The closing date is September 14. Good luck!

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*Some of the products featured are PR samples.
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58 comments

  1. I couldn't go without make up removal micellar water from Nivea!

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  2. The GOSH lipstick shade looks stunning! x
    Emma | Emmys Beauty Cave | My YouTube

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  3. When I first went off to uni, I wasn't nearly as into beauty as I am now, so thinking about beauty essentials for my fresher's week was never a priority for me! But looking back on it, dry shampoo and a heavy duty concealer are definitely must-haves to hiding a late night or a lie-in. The only thing I'd add to this list is vitamins (if they even count as beauty) and a beroca in the morning, to help keep fresher's flu at bay :) x
    Charlotte's Road

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    1. Vitamins are such a good idea! Very important during Fresher's Week.

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  4. I can't live without my Clinique mattifier serum for greasy skin xx

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  5. Concealer for those all nighters!

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  6. Oh wow, I've been so busy packing everything else I've not even thought about the beauty/skincare essentials I'll need at uni! Excellent, very much needed post

    Beth || babbleswithbeth.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. A really good concealer. My skin went haywire with the change of diet, sleep patterns etc.!

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    1. Good idea - the change in diet definitely affects your skin!

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  8. Dry shampoo. We had a shared bathroom and I sometimes did not have time to wash my hair.

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  9. Moisturiser for my daily routine

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  10. Foundation to make me look less dead.

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  11. once a week scrub with lushes ocean salt xx

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  12. Foundation and concealer too hide the bags

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  13. BB creams or tinted moisteners, something fast and easy to make me look half alive lol :)

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  14. Eyelash curlers, makes your eyes pop even if you have run out of mascara

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  15. Multi vitamins to make up for a haphazard food intake x your skin hair and nails need it x

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  16. Dry shampoo, for when you wake up 15 mins before your lecture :D

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  17. Max factor primer, my make-up isn't the same without it!

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  18. moisturiser as suffer from dry skin

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  19. Defo dry shampoo and make-up remover wipes, both ultimate quick fixes :-)

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  20. BB cream, gives a healthy look which I really appreciate!

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  21. E45 cream to keep my dry skin nice and smooth

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  22. Always remove makeup and moisturise and drink plenty of water your skin will glow x

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  23. Make sure that you try and cleanse and tone every day but always have some good quality face wipes for those late nights!

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  24. I like Rimmel sexy curves mascara - it always makes my eyes really wide awake looking even when im not!

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