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12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying

Last night was lit, but today: your skin is quite the opposite. If you've survived your first back-to-school party, here are the skin and makeup finds you need to look fresh-faced before class. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
jane iredale Magic Mitt

First, take off the makeup that you’ve probably been wearing since yesterday. There are innumerable ways to remove your beat, but when you’re truly exhausted, grab this miracle worker. Its microfibers absorb oil and buildup without the help of soap or cleanser. 

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02
Urban Decay Meltdown Makeup Remover Dissolving Spray

Now, if you have a little more energy, this one-step makeup remover will literally melt the makeup off your face. Spray onto a cotton ball and get rid of the gook in one swipe. Voila! 

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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03
PLANT Apothecary Wake Up Organic Body Wash

So, you’ve made it to the shower, but still need a serious wake up call. Squeeze some of this body wash onto your loofah and wait for the revitalizing rosemary and lemongrass scent to hit the air. You’ll feel brand new in minutes!

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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04
EO Certified Organic Deodorant Wipes

Now, if you only have enough time to wash your face before that early class, at least wipe your underarms with this odor-blocking wipe that also keeps skin moisturized. The essential oil formula will hold you over until the end of the day. 

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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05
bioBELLE Afterparty Brightening Facial Sheet Mask

Once you’ve wiped away last night’s makeup, a facial mask is the quickest and easiest way to get your glow back. This one is biodegradable fibers, as well as yogurt and blueberries; both of which provide ample moisture.

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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06
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches

Late night parties are fun, but staying up past bedtime means you can expect puffy eyes in the morning. After you’ve removed makeup and washed your face, place these cooling patches under each eye to hydrate and wake up the skin even more. 

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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07
A Complete Youth Preserve Eye Contour Cream

On the other hand, if you have zero patience for an eye patch, depuff those dark circles with a cream instead. This one is infused with rosemary leaf extract, a natural ingredient that boosts the production of collagen.

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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08
Sara Happ Lip Scrub

Don’t you just hate when you wipe off that vampy lipstick, but bits and pieces of it remain stuck to your lip? Spoil your kissers with some much-needed TLC by covering them in this luxurious scrub. It’s good enough to eat; trust me–I’ve tried it. 

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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09
Stila Stay All Day 10-In-One HD Illuminating Beauty Balm

So you just spent the entire night in a full-on makeup beat, but don’t want to go bare-faced the next day? This multipurpose balm is a happy medium, as it delivers that lit from within glow and sun protection, too. 

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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10
Almay Instant Glow Highlighting Duo

A highlighter is the easiest way to awaken your skin after a night out. This dual-ended wand allows you to customize application to your own liking and comes in a nude glow that radiates against brown skin. 

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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11
It Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara

If you’re keeping your beauty routine minimal, a mascara that delivers a lash extension effect is all you need to make those eyes pop. Skip the liner and coat your lashes in this lengthening formula that will have everyone asking where you got your falsies. 

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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12
Wander Beauty Secret Weapon Multitasking Pencil

You can also fake a good night’s sleep by using this multipurpose pencil that does everything from brightening eyes to highlighting brows, concealing imperfections and defining lips.

12 Back-to-School Products You Need After a Night of Partying
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