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<p>11 Back-To-School Products You'll Need To Ace Beauty 101</p>

Back-to-school season has arrived and we’ve got everything you need to ace Beauty 101. From brow pens and eyeliner pencils to luxe lip crayons, these products will earn you high marks both in and out of the classroom. Why waste time studying complicated makeup tutorials when you stay ahead of the curve with these easy to use essentials?

By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020
01
Duo Lash Glue

Don’t waste precious time fumbling around with that terrifying eyelash curler and gunky mascara. Pop on a pair of falsies and secure them with this waterproof glue (as easy to use as a glue stick, we promise). $11, sephora.com.

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02
Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation

Late to recess? This pigment-packed product foundation stick delivers flawless medium to full coverage in matter of seconds. $25, sephora.com.

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03
M.A.C. Cosmetics Smolder Eye Kohl

Trustier than your No. 2, this kohl pencil can be used to create both subtle and dramatic eye looks. $17, nordstrom.com.

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04
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pen Long Wearing Brow Tint

Here’s one pen that isn’t for borrowing. Use it to fill in sparse hairs and get fuller-looking brows. $21, sephora.com.

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05
NARS Illuminator

This highlighter is all you’ll need to achieve a noteworthy complexion. Use it alone or with makeup for instantly luminous skin. $30, sephora.com.

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06
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Balm

Color inside the lines with these super-versatile, chunky lip crayons. You can also use them to add a subtle wash of color to the cheeks. $17, sephora.com.

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L’Oreal True Match Concealer Crayon

Crayola has nothing on this concealer crayon. Use the easy-to-blend concealer to cover up blemishes and imperfections in a flash. $8, drugstore.com.

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08
Sephora Collection Look Sharp Pencil Sharpener

This pencil case staple is now a fixture of your makeup bag. Use it to keep your lip liners, eyeliners and brow pencils on point. Literally. $6, sephora.com.

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The Edit Late Night Eraser Brightening Eye Balm With Pink Peony

Nobody will know you pulled an all-nighter with this brightening beauty balm. Use it to erase the appearance of dull, tired eyes. $42, sephora.com.

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10
Anastasia Beverly Hills Scissors

Trim excess hair and keep your brows in shape with these steel scissors. $22, sephora.com.

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11
Tarte Not So Slick Oil Absorbing Blotting Paper

These papers get an A+ for keeping oil at bay. Perfect for removing shine and touching up your makeup. $10, sephora.com.

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