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  • Source: Chris Craymer/Trunk Archive
    1/17

    Here are A+ beauty must-haves for the new school year.

    Source: Chris Craymer/Trunk Archive
  • This natural body balm is made with coconut oil, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, coffee Arabica seed oil, and sustainably sourced beeswax to seal and protect your body’s natural moisture without getting residue on your fresh clothes. It’s great for skin issues like eczema, spreads like rich butter, and smells like chocolate. Frank Body Balm ($25)
    2/17

    Frank Body Balm

    This natural body balm is made with coconut oil, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, coffee Arabica seed oil, and sustainably sourced beeswax to seal and protect your body’s natural moisture without getting residue on your fresh clothes. It’s great for skin issues like eczema, spreads like rich butter, and smells like chocolate. Frank Body Balm ($25)
  • Maybelline’s Baby Lips lip balms remind us of the adored Bonne Belle Lip Smackers we rubbed on our lips back in ‘90s. Now Maybelline just one-upped themselves with a line of budget-friendly glittery lip glosses for when you need a pick-me-up during sixth period — or for a school dance. Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss ($4)
    3/17

    Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss

    Maybelline’s Baby Lips lip balms remind us of the adored Bonne Belle Lip Smackers we rubbed on our lips back in ‘90s. Now Maybelline just one-upped themselves with a line of budget-friendly glittery lip glosses for when you need a pick-me-up during sixth period — or for a school dance. Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss ($4)
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  • Those yearbook photos aren’t going to take themselves! Too Faced’s bestselling Selfie Powders are made to give you that #nofilter look with a quick pressed application. These sheer powders use light filtering to blur out your blemishes. Too Faced Selfie Light Filtering Photo-Enhancing Powders ($36)
    4/17

    Too Faced Selfie Light Filtering Photo-Enhancing Powders

    Those yearbook photos aren’t going to take themselves! Too Faced’s bestselling Selfie Powders are made to give you that #nofilter look with a quick pressed application. These sheer powders use light filtering to blur out your blemishes. Too Faced Selfie Light Filtering Photo-Enhancing Powders ($36)
  • Can’t choose a signature fragrance for school? Neither could we. In this fragrance sampler compiled by Sephora, you can try six different clean and fresh fragrances that also fit compactly into your backpack or pencil case. And once you do pick a favorite, you can redeem for a free full-size bottle! Sephora Favorites Spray of Sunshine Fragrance Sampler for Her ($24)
    5/17

    Sephora Favorites Spray of Sunshine Fragrance Sampler for Her

    Can’t choose a signature fragrance for school? Neither could we. In this fragrance sampler compiled by Sephora, you can try six different clean and fresh fragrances that also fit compactly into your backpack or pencil case. And once you do pick a favorite, you can redeem for a free full-size bottle! Sephora Favorites Spray of Sunshine Fragrance Sampler for Her ($24)
  • For my fellow oily gals out there, there’s a solution to avoiding looking like the greasy cafeteria spread at lunchtime. This powder contains rice powder, which absorbs oil without caking with any makeup that you’re wearing. Urban Decay De-Slack Mattifying Powder ($32)
    6/17

    Urban Decay De-Slack Mattifying Powder

    For my fellow oily gals out there, there’s a solution to avoiding looking like the greasy cafeteria spread at lunchtime. This powder contains rice powder, which absorbs oil without caking with any makeup that you’re wearing. Urban Decay De-Slack Mattifying Powder ($32)
  • Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

    Yahoo News is better in the app

    Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • Gwyneth Paltrow grew up with Hollywood parents, so Juice Beauty, the beauty line she’s invested in, knows how dramatic teenagers can be about blemishes and zits. This 30-day kit contains a cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and peel, made of natural ingredients and without harsh benzoyl peroxide. (Fun fact: Benzoyl peroxide is so drying that it’s only allowed in Paris as nail polish remover, so try to avoid it on your skin.) Juice Beauty 30-Day Blemish Clearing Solutions Kit ($30)
    7/17

    Juice Beauty 30-Day Blemish Clearing Solutions Kit

    Gwyneth Paltrow grew up with Hollywood parents, so Juice Beauty, the beauty line she’s invested in, knows how dramatic teenagers can be about blemishes and zits. This 30-day kit contains a cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and peel, made of natural ingredients and without harsh benzoyl peroxide. (Fun fact: Benzoyl peroxide is so drying that it’s only allowed in Paris as nail polish remover, so try to avoid it on your skin.) Juice Beauty 30-Day Blemish Clearing Solutions Kit ($30)
  • You really will be too cool for school with these quirky dinosaur-print tinted lip balms from the Korean brand. They come in three sheer colors for a quick and natural application. Too Cool for School Dinoplatz Lip Balm ($15)
    8/17

    Too Cool for School Dinoplatz Lip Balm

    You really will be too cool for school with these quirky dinosaur-print tinted lip balms from the Korean brand. They come in three sheer colors for a quick and natural application. Too Cool for School Dinoplatz Lip Balm ($15)
  • This versatile palette (with 10 colors!) has all the eye hues you need, from day to night, from hallway to dance floor, from class president campaign speech to Sadie Hawkins dance proposal. Hard Candy Top Ten Eye Shadow ($6)
    9/17

    Hard Candy Top Ten Eye Shadow

    This versatile palette (with 10 colors!) has all the eye hues you need, from day to night, from hallway to dance floor, from class president campaign speech to Sadie Hawkins dance proposal. Hard Candy Top Ten Eye Shadow ($6)
  • Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

    Yahoo News is better in the app

    Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • This BB cream is not only made of natural ingredients and in an eco-friendly tube, but also has multiple functions that will save you time in the morning. (Because sometimes, you just need to hit the snooze button.) The tinted moisturizer smoothes out your skin while acting a primer and a face sunscreen.Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen ($36)
    10/17

    Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

    This BB cream is not only made of natural ingredients and in an eco-friendly tube, but also has multiple functions that will save you time in the morning. (Because sometimes, you just need to hit the snooze button.) The tinted moisturizer smoothes out your skin while acting a primer and a face sunscreen.Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen ($36)
  • Founded by Ally and Taylor, two Canadian teenagers, Nudestix offers “no-makeup” makeup with super easy application — they’re actually like crayons. This bronzing pen will give your cheeks a sunkissed look, even as your summer tan starts to fade. It’s easy to carry in your backpack, and Ally and Taylor themselves will tell you that they end up doing their makeup on the bus and subway every morning. Nudestix Bronzing Pen ($24)
    11/17

    Nudestix Bronzing Pen

    Founded by Ally and Taylor, two Canadian teenagers, Nudestix offers “no-makeup” makeup with super easy application — they’re actually like crayons. This bronzing pen will give your cheeks a sunkissed look, even as your summer tan starts to fade. It’s easy to carry in your backpack, and Ally and Taylor themselves will tell you that they end up doing their makeup on the bus and subway every morning. Nudestix Bronzing Pen ($24)
  • Just because you’ll be in class doesn’t mean you can forget about the sun protection. Whether you’re a drama geek or a lacrosse champion, protect your face and body with a sunscreen set like this — trust us, you’ll thank yourself in a few years. Supergoop Rise and Shine Beauty Set ($42)
    12/17

    Supergoop Rise and Shine Beauty Set

    Just because you’ll be in class doesn’t mean you can forget about the sun protection. Whether you’re a drama geek or a lacrosse champion, protect your face and body with a sunscreen set like this — trust us, you’ll thank yourself in a few years. Supergoop Rise and Shine Beauty Set ($42)
  • Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

    Yahoo News is better in the app

    Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • Switch up your nail designs in a budget-friendly and efficient manner with these heat-activated nail wraps from Jamberry, which come in hundreds of designs. Whether you need nail art for the homecoming game, for a party, or for the holiday season, there’s something in here for you — and luckily, nail wrap stickers are healthier for your nails than gel manicures. These are also fun to share at sleepovers. Jamberry Nail Wrap ($15)
    13/17

    Jamberry Nail Wrap

    Switch up your nail designs in a budget-friendly and efficient manner with these heat-activated nail wraps from Jamberry, which come in hundreds of designs. Whether you need nail art for the homecoming game, for a party, or for the holiday season, there’s something in here for you — and luckily, nail wrap stickers are healthier for your nails than gel manicures. These are also fun to share at sleepovers. Jamberry Nail Wrap ($15)
  • #MermaidHairDontCare is a trending hashtag on Instagram, but even if you don’t have rainbow-colored hair, you can still rock Ariel locks to school. These shampoos and conditioners are made with sea kelp and smell like oranges and coconut, so that summer will linger a little longer in memory. Mermaid Hair Shampoo and Conditioner ($35)
    14/17

    Mermaid Hair Shampoo and Conditioner

    #MermaidHairDontCare is a trending hashtag on Instagram, but even if you don’t have rainbow-colored hair, you can still rock Ariel locks to school. These shampoos and conditioners are made with sea kelp and smell like oranges and coconut, so that summer will linger a little longer in memory. Mermaid Hair Shampoo and Conditioner ($35)
  • Tote this mini bottle of dry shampoo in your purse for a quick touch up. If you’re running late and you don’t have time to shower, just use some dry shampoo instead of running to class with wet hair, which is never a good look on anyone.Not Your Mother’s Travel Size Clean Freak Shampoo ($3)
    15/17

    Not Your Mother’s Travel Size Clean Freak Shampoo

    Tote this mini bottle of dry shampoo in your purse for a quick touch up. If you’re running late and you don’t have time to shower, just use some dry shampoo instead of running to class with wet hair, which is never a good look on anyone.Not Your Mother’s Travel Size Clean Freak Shampoo ($3)
  • Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

    Yahoo News is better in the app

    Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • If your hair is starting to get a little gnarly, you can fake it and look extra put-together with this wrap contraption from Lea Michele’s hairstylist Sarah Potempa. You can give yourself a chic bun in a minute — no need to pack hairpins. Sarah Potempa The Half Up ($9)
    16/17

    Sarah Potempa The Half Up

    If your hair is starting to get a little gnarly, you can fake it and look extra put-together with this wrap contraption from Lea Michele’s hairstylist Sarah Potempa. You can give yourself a chic bun in a minute — no need to pack hairpins. Sarah Potempa The Half Up ($9)
  • When in doubt, check the pouch: This compact emergency kit has everything, from Advil to dental floss. Even if you don’t need anything, you never know when you’ll come to the rescue for a friend. Pinch Provisions Miniemergency Kit for Her ($16)
    17/17

    Pinch Provisions Miniemergency Kit for Her

    When in doubt, check the pouch: This compact emergency kit has everything, from Advil to dental floss. Even if you don’t need anything, you never know when you’ll come to the rescue for a friend. Pinch Provisions Miniemergency Kit for Her ($16)
Source: Chris Craymer/Trunk Archive
This natural body balm is made with coconut oil, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, coffee Arabica seed oil, and sustainably sourced beeswax to seal and protect your body’s natural moisture without getting residue on your fresh clothes. It’s great for skin issues like eczema, spreads like rich butter, and smells like chocolate. Frank Body Balm ($25)
Maybelline’s Baby Lips lip balms remind us of the adored Bonne Belle Lip Smackers we rubbed on our lips back in ‘90s. Now Maybelline just one-upped themselves with a line of budget-friendly glittery lip glosses for when you need a pick-me-up during sixth period — or for a school dance. Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss ($4)
Those yearbook photos aren’t going to take themselves! Too Faced’s bestselling Selfie Powders are made to give you that #nofilter look with a quick pressed application. These sheer powders use light filtering to blur out your blemishes. Too Faced Selfie Light Filtering Photo-Enhancing Powders ($36)
Can’t choose a signature fragrance for school? Neither could we. In this fragrance sampler compiled by Sephora, you can try six different clean and fresh fragrances that also fit compactly into your backpack or pencil case. And once you do pick a favorite, you can redeem for a free full-size bottle! Sephora Favorites Spray of Sunshine Fragrance Sampler for Her ($24)
For my fellow oily gals out there, there’s a solution to avoiding looking like the greasy cafeteria spread at lunchtime. This powder contains rice powder, which absorbs oil without caking with any makeup that you’re wearing. Urban Decay De-Slack Mattifying Powder ($32)
Gwyneth Paltrow grew up with Hollywood parents, so Juice Beauty, the beauty line she’s invested in, knows how dramatic teenagers can be about blemishes and zits. This 30-day kit contains a cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and peel, made of natural ingredients and without harsh benzoyl peroxide. (Fun fact: Benzoyl peroxide is so drying that it’s only allowed in Paris as nail polish remover, so try to avoid it on your skin.) Juice Beauty 30-Day Blemish Clearing Solutions Kit ($30)
You really will be too cool for school with these quirky dinosaur-print tinted lip balms from the Korean brand. They come in three sheer colors for a quick and natural application. Too Cool for School Dinoplatz Lip Balm ($15)
This versatile palette (with 10 colors!) has all the eye hues you need, from day to night, from hallway to dance floor, from class president campaign speech to Sadie Hawkins dance proposal. Hard Candy Top Ten Eye Shadow ($6)
This BB cream is not only made of natural ingredients and in an eco-friendly tube, but also has multiple functions that will save you time in the morning. (Because sometimes, you just need to hit the snooze button.) The tinted moisturizer smoothes out your skin while acting a primer and a face sunscreen.Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen ($36)
Founded by Ally and Taylor, two Canadian teenagers, Nudestix offers “no-makeup” makeup with super easy application — they’re actually like crayons. This bronzing pen will give your cheeks a sunkissed look, even as your summer tan starts to fade. It’s easy to carry in your backpack, and Ally and Taylor themselves will tell you that they end up doing their makeup on the bus and subway every morning. Nudestix Bronzing Pen ($24)
Just because you’ll be in class doesn’t mean you can forget about the sun protection. Whether you’re a drama geek or a lacrosse champion, protect your face and body with a sunscreen set like this — trust us, you’ll thank yourself in a few years. Supergoop Rise and Shine Beauty Set ($42)
Switch up your nail designs in a budget-friendly and efficient manner with these heat-activated nail wraps from Jamberry, which come in hundreds of designs. Whether you need nail art for the homecoming game, for a party, or for the holiday season, there’s something in here for you — and luckily, nail wrap stickers are healthier for your nails than gel manicures. These are also fun to share at sleepovers. Jamberry Nail Wrap ($15)
#MermaidHairDontCare is a trending hashtag on Instagram, but even if you don’t have rainbow-colored hair, you can still rock Ariel locks to school. These shampoos and conditioners are made with sea kelp and smell like oranges and coconut, so that summer will linger a little longer in memory. Mermaid Hair Shampoo and Conditioner ($35)
Tote this mini bottle of dry shampoo in your purse for a quick touch up. If you’re running late and you don’t have time to shower, just use some dry shampoo instead of running to class with wet hair, which is never a good look on anyone.Not Your Mother’s Travel Size Clean Freak Shampoo ($3)
If your hair is starting to get a little gnarly, you can fake it and look extra put-together with this wrap contraption from Lea Michele’s hairstylist Sarah Potempa. You can give yourself a chic bun in a minute — no need to pack hairpins. Sarah Potempa The Half Up ($9)
When in doubt, check the pouch: This compact emergency kit has everything, from Advil to dental floss. Even if you don’t need anything, you never know when you’ll come to the rescue for a friend. Pinch Provisions Miniemergency Kit for Her ($16)
Noël Duan
·Assistant Editor

Before the Yahoo Beauty editors were professional beauty geeks, we loved preparing for the new school year because it was the first perfect excuse to try new beauty products, debut a new haircut, and show off our new-and-improved selves, possibly with a smattering of freckles or a summer tan. We’re still teenagers at heart, and we can say with experience how important it is to start the school year on the right step with confidence. Here is everything you need for your back-to-school beauty arsenal, parent-, teen-, and beauty editor-approved.

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