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5 drugstore products every college girl needs to know about

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Jul 18, 2019

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5 drugstore products every college girl needs to know about

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When it comes to makeup, I've tried it all (from drugstore brands to fancy custom formulas that cost an arm and a leg). Though high-end makeup gurus might claim that their products are better quality, the cosmetics industry has truly stepped up their game with their drugstore brands - giving larger brands a run for their money! Here are some of my personal favorites I find myself always reaching for, 100% guaranteed to give you high-end results, but at a fraction of the cost.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, $3.29

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One of my friends recommended the NYX soft matte lip cream collection to me and I can't get enough of them! The formula is lightweight and creamy, yet very durable and food-proof. The range comes in every shade you could possibly imagine, and they even smell sweet too!

L'Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise, $7.99

For dramatic lashes that won't break the bank! This is the perfect dupe for Benefit's Better Than Sex mascara (they even nailed the packaging too!)

Milani Baked Blush, $6.99

Richly pigmented and highly buildable, this blush adds the perfect amount of sheen for that soft and healthy glow. My favorite shade is Luminosco (I reach for it before my NARS!)

Mario Badescu Rose Face Mist, $7

So you didn't go to Greece this summer, but that doesn't mean you can't fake it! Enriched with nourishing vitamins and antioxidants, this refreshing mist does everything from setting your makeup in the morning to toning your skin at night. Spritz this onto your makeup brush before you apply highlighter to achieve a Hollywood finish glow.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, $6.49

A concealer that will help cancel unwanted imperfections, without looking cakey or dry. From hiding dark circles to pesky little blemishes, Maybelline Fit Me has got you covered.

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5 drugstore products every college girl needs to know about

The best of bargain beauty

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NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, $3.29

L'Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise, $7.99

Milani Baked Blush, $6.99

Mario Badescu Rose Face Mist, $7

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, $6.49

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It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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