Beauty Products You Need in Your Back to Uni Survival Kit

4. A Spot Treatment

Long days often mean a full face of makeup for hours upon end, which isn’t the best for our skin. If your complexion can be a tad reactive, one must-have for your back to uni essentials kit is definitely a spot treatment. Dab a little of your favourite formula onto blemishes for practically instant recovery. Fending off spots has never been easier or more portable.

We adore the Alpha-H Clear Skin Blemish Control Gel, which comes in a handy 20ml tube that’ll easily fit into your backpack or purse. Apply topically to any breakouts or apply all over the skin for a fresher, clearer complexion. The Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Overnight Treatment is another favourite, and is designed specifically for oily, reactive young skin.

5. Easy-To-Use Hair Tamers

If you’re anything like me, you’ll leave for uni every morning with your hair loose, simply leaving it to do it’s thang. By the end of the day, your perfectly tousled bedhead has either gone frustratingly flat or amassed too many tangles to count…what a fail! Make the journey back to uni a breeze by packing your bag full of easy little hair tricks and tamers.

One important must-have for those uni days is the Invisibobble, a traceless hair tie that doubles as a cute wrist accessory. Made out of stretchy, coiled rubber, these hair ties come in a huge range of colours, and won’t snag your locks or create unwanted kinks.

Sometimes you just need a hair brush, but they’re usually pretty clunky, and as a result, not handbag or backpack-friendly. Enter the Tangle Teezer, the compact hair brush that is able to de-knot even the messiest, tangliest locks. Loved by celebs, you’ll find it easy to perfect your locks on the go with this product.

6. Day to Night Lipstick

We’ve already established that at uni, anything goes — one minute you’re sitting bored in a lecture, and the next you’re playing beer pong with your BFFs at the campus bar. If your uni days often end with fun evenings out with friends, pair your palette with a day to night lipstick duo. These handy little products combine two shades in the one tube, meaning you can go subtle when the sun is out and sultry of a night time.

Our go-to is the e.l.f. Cosmetics Day to Night Lipstick Duo, which comes in a few stunning shade variations. If you love a Kylie Jenner-esque nude of a day and something bolder at night, go for The Best Berries. Fiery gals will love the Red-Hot Reds option, whereas I Love Pinks is perfect for a sweet, subtle look.

7. Volumising Dry Shampoo

Last but not least, there’s without fail going to be a time at uni where your hair looks worse for wear. Whether you’ve spent too many days out partying or have been in study-inflicted solitude, dry shampoo is about to become your best friend (if it isn’t already, that is). A mini dry shampoo that delivers volumising benefits is key, as it’ll refresh your locks and banish oil whilst creating some texture.

Tap into the benefits of professional haircare with the Juuce Dirty Deeds Dry Shampoo, which comes in a handy 100ml container that’ll slot into your bag with ease. The SHOW Beauty Travel Premiere Dry Shampoo is another fave, especially if you have classier tastes — the luxe, diamante’d packaging is to die for. Hello, fresh-feeling hair!