Makeup Guide For Back to School: Middle School

  Hello, friends! Now that summer is coming to an end and fall is approaching, it's time to talk about back to school. I have already posted a guide on tips for high school, but now I want to talk to you about what to do as far as beauty goes. Let's start with this: Beauty comes from the mind and soul first, appearance later. You can wear as much foundation as you want or have the most luscious lashes in the world, but it's really what's on the inside that counts. Remember that. Inner beauty is waaay more important than what you look like, and know that all of you reading this are beautiful. You are so beautiful, you have no idea. Makeup is just an enhancer to the beauty that you already have inside and outside of you. If you're wondering what to do as far as makeup goes in school, here's a guide for you:

Middle School: For those of you going into middle school or already in middle school, you don't really need much makeup. Believe me: less is more. I know that at this age, you're probably experiencing a lot of skin problems (ex. acne, dry skin). To combat that, I recommend using a concealer or BB cream and a touch of mascara. You can wear or less based on preference.

Concealer: Concealer is great for covering up blemishes or discoloration in the face. Use a small dab of concealer to apply onto blemishes, under eye circles, or any other imperfections. It's really light and gives a natural appearance.

I suggest:

Maybelline FitMe: This is a really easy concealer to use. It can be used all over the face and comes with an applicator, so all you have to do is swipe and blend. This is great for oily or dry skin.

Loreal Crayon Concealer: This concealer is also really easy to use, because it's in the shape of a crayon. You just twist the product up, apply it, and blend. This one's a bit thicker and is great for covering up acne. 

Em The Great Cover Up Concealer: I love this concealer for its coverage and blend ability. It's a bit thick and a little bit goes a long way, but it can cover anything. However, it's a bit pricey, so if you don't mind splurging $17 on a concealer, I recommend this one.


BB Cream: BB Cream stands for "Beauty Balm". It started in Asia and was brought over to the US a couple years ago. It serves many purposes including moisterization, adding coverage, brightening the skin, and priming it. It's great for evening out the skin, so you can just blend this all over your face.

I suggest:

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream: This BB cream is great, because it contains SPF and blends very easily. I recommend the original BB cream for people with dry skin, because it is very moisturizing. If you have oily skin, try the Maybelline Pure Dream Fresh BB Cream.

L'oreal BB Cream: This is very easy to use, because it's fool proof. When you first pour it out, it has a grayish color. After you blend it in, it will adjust to your skin tone, which is great. This product has a great finish and covers really well.

**If your skin is particularly oily or you tend to get shiny throughout the day, set your makeup with a powder to help it last longer. Sweep a bit of powder on your forehead and down you nose.

Mascara: Mascara is a product that you apply to your lashes to open them up and compliment your eyes. Some mascaras make your lashes thicker, some lengthen them, some do both. You can purchase mascara based on your preference. Before applying it, curl your lashes with a lash curler. Then apply the mascara by wiggling the mascara at the base of your lashes and grooming them through.

I suggest:

Covergirl Clump Crusher: This mascara is extremely affordable and lengthens the lashes without clumping. It's a really nice, every day mascara.

Maybelline Falsies: This mascara lengthens and thickens your lashes. It gives a more dramatic look to the eyes, while also elongating your outer lashes for a flirty look.

L'oreal Butterfly: This mascara lengthens and thickens your lashes, as well. It also flares out the outer lashes, while giving a ton of volume.



Alright guys! I hope you enjoyed this blog post. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in my questions box located to the left. You don't have to be a blogger member to ask questions, so ask away! I'll see you guys later!

-Love Ling