Your college beauty shopping list

What to put in a dorm shower caddy?

A stocked dorm shower caddy can help you keep up with your beauty and body routine while at college. At Ulta Beauty we offer a variety of beauty and body care products to meet your specific needs at any price point. Here is a list of essentials and convenience items to ensure you have everything you need:

• Shampoo and Conditioner: Choose products suited to your hair type (e.g., moisturizing, volumizing, color-protecting).
• Body Wash: Choose a scent that you love, whether it's fresh and clean or sweet and floral.
• Shaving Essentials: A good quality razor and your favorite shaving cream or gel.
• Exfoliating Body Scrub: Remove dead skin cells and leave your skin feeling soft and radiant. Ulta Beauty offers a wide selection of scents and formulas for a variety of skincare needs and preferences.
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste: A travel case is useful for keeping them clean in a shared space.
• Wash Cloth, Bath Sponge, Loofah, or Body Exfoliator: A loofah or body exfoliator can help you exfoliate your skin, while a washcloth can be used for showering and cleaning your face.
• Face Wash: A gentle, effective cleanser tailored to your skin type (e.g., foaming, hydrating, acne-fighting).
• Face Mask: Treat yourself to a pampering face mask once or twice a week. Choose a mask that addresses your specific skin concerns. Ulta Beauty offers a variety of options from sheet masks to detox masks at any price point.
• Leave in Conditioner or Hair Mask: Deep condition your hair with a hair mask or leave in conditioner to keep it shiny and healthy.
• Body Moisturizer: Moisturize your skin after showering to keep it hydrated and healthy.
• Flip flops or Shower Shoes: These will protect your feet from the potentially dirty shower floor.
• Shower Steamer (Optional): Adding a shower steamer to your shower can turn it into an aromatherapy experience and help you destress after a long day of class.

What beauty essentials should I put in my bag for sorority rush?

For sorority rush, having the right beauty essentials in your bag will help you stay fresh and polished throughout the day. Make sure to stock your makeup bag with Ulta Beauty’s full and travel sized products to keep your desired look throughout the day. Here’s a list of must-have beauty items to pack:

• Makeup: Pack a minimal makeup kit that allows for touch-ups throughout the day. Here are some suggestions:
• Tinted moisturizer or foundation: Even out your skin tone for a fresh look. Consider a travel-sized or mini version of your usual product.
• Concealer: Cover up any dark circles or blemishes.
• Powder: Set your makeup with a translucent powder to prevent shine. Use blotting papers if you have oily skin for quick touch-ups throughout the day.
• Mascara: Define your lashes to brighten your eyes.
• Blush: Add a touch of color to your cheeks for a healthy glow.
• Lip balm or lipstick: Help keep your lips hydrated and add a pop of color. Choose a long-lasting lipstick formula to minimize reapplication.
• Makeup brushes (optional): A small set of travel-sized brushes for applying and blending your makeup.
• Hair care: Pack essentials to keep your hair looking its best:
• Hairbrush or comb: Fix flyaways or touch up your hairstyle.
• Hair elastics or clips: Keep your hair out of your face if needed.
• Feminine hygiene products (for women): Just in case.

Here are some additional tips:

• Apply long-lasting makeup: Choose makeup products that are formulated to last throughout the day, so you don't have to worry about constant touch-ups.
• Waterproof mascara and eyeliner: Especially if it's a hot day or you get emotional during rush.
• Deodorant and breath mints: Stay fresh throughout the day.
• Wet wipes: Clean up any makeup smudges or spills.
• Hand sanitizer: Keep your hands clean, especially important during rush week with lots of handshakes and meetings.

How to look more awake in the morning for class?

At Ulta Beauty, we understand the importance of starting your day looking refreshed, especially when you have busy day of classes ahead. Here are our top beauty tips to help you look more awake:

• Hydrate first thing: Start your day with a big glass of water to rehydrate after sleep and help flush out toxins.
• Cool down: Splash cold water on your face or take a cool shower to wake yourself up and reduce the appearance of puffiness.
• Skincare basics:
  • Cleanser: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove sleep residue.
  • Moisturizer: Use a lightweight, hydrating moisturizer to give your skin a healthy glow.
  • Eye Cream: Apply an eye cream with caffeine or a cooling rollerball applicator to reduce the appearance of under-eye puffiness and dark circles.
• Makeup tricks:
  • Concealer: Apply a brightening concealer to hide dark circles under your eyes.
  • Highlighter: Apply a small amount of highlighter to the inner corners of your eyes, the brow bone, and the tops of your cheekbones to give your face a luminous look.
  • Mascara: your lashes to make your eyes appear more open.
  • Blush: A touch of blush can add a healthy flush to your cheeks.
  • Nude Eyeliner: Line your lower waterline with a nude or white eyeliner to make your eyes appear larger and more awake.