The Essential Back-to-School Makeup Looks

It’s that time of year again, back-to-school, and time to revamp those makeup bags with fall’s newest colors and products to keep you on trend and looking hot!  Before you even begin your makeup regimen, always remember to cleanse, moisturize and prime.  No matter if you are a glam goddess or very casual, making sure you skin is in great condition will ensure a forever flawless and timeless face.  And don’t forget, bold brows and matte skin is the key to keep all of these looks Back-to-School ready.

Glam Girl

Your look is dramatic, sexy and flawless.  You feel your best when your look is striking and everyone knows it.  For this look, playing up the eyes with a dramatic smoky lid or a fresh pop of color will make a great impact.  For those of you, who want to play up the lips, think luscious berry, glossy gold and neutral pink.

Eyes- Sephora Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Catherine 03 and De Luxe Pink 29, sephora.com

Cheeks- Sephora Blush Me Trio in Abricot 11 and Brun 12

Lips- Makeup Forever Lipstick in Mandarin and Pearly Raspberry

Celeb Looks- Beyonce, Gabrielle Union, Kim Kardashian

Rocker Chick

Your look is unique, flirty and edgy all at once.  Right now, the look of the moment is the ultimate in femininity, the Cat Eye.  Black is classic, but you’re different, for that reason, so many brands have created pencil and cream eyeliners in fun and exciting colors.  Blue, Violet and Green, try them all.  Another option for this look is color in unexpected combinations.  Try a dark green liner to compliment a neutral brown lid, or a deep plum lid paired with a hot pink lip.  The options for this look are as limitless and daring as you are.

Eyes- Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Crash and Smog; Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Zero and Rock Star.

Cheeks- Urban Decay AfterGlow Blush in Quickie and Fetish

Lips- Bare Escentuals Buxom and Big Healthy Lipstick in Monte Carlo and Las Vegas

All found at sephora.com

Celeb Looks- Rhianna, Keri Hilson

Classic Beauty

Your look is soft, balanced and sophisticated.  To achieve this look and stay on trend, matte colors are the way to go.  This season classic does not mean beige, ivory or brown, think soft pinks, rich jewel tones and sculpted cheeks.  The trend for lips with this look is the always chic, bold red lips or a swipe of lip gloss over any color lipstick.

Eyes- Nars Duo Eyeshadow in All About Eve and Portobello

Cheeks- Nars Blush in Mata Hari, Zen and Orgasm

Lips- Sephora Maniac Mat Long Wearing Lipstick in Mat 06 and Mat 10

All found at sephora.com

Celeb Looks- Keyshia Cole, Letoya Luckett, Megan Fox

Casual Cutie

Your look is easy, natural and very chic.  To get this look Back-to-School ready, keep the colors in the same family.  This will bring out your best features, without overpowering.   Try a shimmering golden peach on the lids, a rosy peach on the apples of the cheek and a peachy pink gloss on the lips.  To all a little bit of drama, a quick swipe of dark brown liner on the lids will add depth and make this look a bit more sultry.

Eyes- Smashbox Eyeshadow in Ambient and Torch

Cheeks- Smashbox Soft Lights Luminzer in Lens and Tint

Lips- Bare Minerals Scandalips in Cassis and Cupcake

All found at sephora.com

Celeb Looks- Taylor Swift, Ciara

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