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August 10, 2016

Affordable Back To School Makeup: Giveaway + Video

Beauty, makeup, Tips
Simply Sona shows off her adorable back to school makeup tutorial.

Back to school season is here! I know a lot of my readers and subbies are probably heading back to school soon and you may want to start your new school year off fresh and in style. I thought I would show you an easy and affordable back to school makeup makeup tutorial to help, so I filmed a video on my YouTube channel showing you how to achieve a school appropriate look with affordable drugstore products. I also have some recommendations for how to make your makeup last through those long classes and study sessions.

So when you’re at school all day, your makeup is bound to wear off as the day goes on. It doesn’t have to though! Here are some of my tips to keep your makeup lasting longer.

TIPS:

1. Don’t forget to use primer before applying your makeup! This will ensure your makeup last throughout the day.
2. Set your makeup with plenty of translucent powder, which will also keep your makeup in place and keep shine away. Pack it in your backpack for touchups throughout the day.
3. Use powder eyeshadows rather than creams or liquids. They last longer and won’t melt into your crease.
4. It’s best to use waterproof eyeliner and mascara so your makeup doesn’t run. No one wants raccoon eyes!
5. Use a lipliner all over your lips to stain the color and lock it in before applying your lipstick. You’ll have to reapply it much less.

I know going back to school can be a little nerve wrecking, and it can be hard to get motivated after having a fun summer off. Remember study hard, but also make sure you have fun! Your education is important and your experience can be positive if you stay positive!

***GIVEAWAY ALERT***

To celebrate back to school season, I wanted to do a giveaway to give one of you a chance to win some beauty products to help you start your school year off with a glamours bang. To enter the giveaway:

1.Make sure you are subscribed to my YouTube Chanel

2. Leave me a comment on the Affordable Back To School Makeup tutorial and tell me why you’d like to win this back to school giveaway.

That’s it. Winner will be emailed via YouTube and announced on Snapchat (simply_sona) on 8/17!  You can also check back here to see the name of the winner.

Simply Sona hosts an affordable back to school makeup giveaway on her youtube channel. Affordable Back To School Makeup Giveaway.

Product List:

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-1 Foundation + Concealer
Maybelinne Fit Me Concealer in #10
Neutrogena Shine Control Powder
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips
Rimmel  Natural Bronzer  #27 Sun Dance
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
Covergirl Eye Shadow Quad
Pixi Mesmerizing Mineral Palette
Rimmel Gel Eye Liner
Loreal Voluminous Mascara Primer
Loreal Voluminous Volume Building Curved Brush Mascara
Nyx Lipliner Mauve #831
Rimmel Kat Moss Lipstick #40

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19 Comments

  • ReplyJeanetteAugust 10, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Great post. I’ll be going back to school (college) and now that I think of it my makeup would never last long and I was always at school for four hours and walking to my classes would get me all hot especially because my school is on a hill so we heave alot of stairs. But definitely going to try these tips. I’m really loving your content lately.

    • ReplySonaAugust 10, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Thanks so much love!!! Glad you’re enjoying my posts!! Love you!

  • ReplyKariAugust 10, 2016 at 9:52 am

    My daughter and I spend so much time watching your youtube tutorials! We’ve even made several purchases because of your suggestions! My latest is the Too Faced matte eyeshadow kit and her the UD black liner. She is a college student and would LOVE to have the “give-away” products for this semester. Keep the videos coming! We love them :)

  • ReplyBarb CottoAugust 10, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Hi Sona,

    I’ve been watching make up tutorials for several months now and I can honestly say you are the only channel I actually subscribe to! I have tried almost all your make up tips and especially your recomended dupes. I’m an adult student who returned to college having “3” teenage boys and this is my last semester “yaaaay” I will actually be doing an internship as part of my degree this semester and since I’m on an extremely tight budget I would be extatic if I could win your give away! Keep those videos coming because this older woman is learning quite a bit! xoxo

  • ReplyPele ArabelaAugust 10, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Hi Sona,
    Since I finde your channel I try a lot of your tips and my mackup have improved. I appreciate your work verry much.
    I’m not back to school, I’m back to kindergarten :-) I’m teacher. Your giveaway help me to have a fresch new start. Wish you all the best!!!

  • ReplyIsabel DrydenAugust 10, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    As a mom myself and also a grad student I’m always looking for affordable makeup and tips to speed up the process so thank you! Would love to win:)

  • ReplyKristy KrugerAugust 10, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    I’m knew to experimenting with make up and I love watching your videos. They are always so beautiful and not to over the top. Even if I don’t get picked for this giveaway I want you to know that I appreciate all the tips and help, thanks!!

  • ReplyJennifer halesAugust 11, 2016 at 7:23 am

    My 11 year old daughter got my started watching your YouTube tutorials. My routine has been in a bit of a rut lately, so I’m loving all of these tips to shake things up. I’d love to win because I’m pretty sure I have eyeshadows that are older than you are :)

  • ReplyNelleAugust 11, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    I would love to win because the collection looks great and it would really help give me a start to creating a beauty collection.

  • ReplyMelissaAugust 12, 2016 at 2:11 am

    Good post and very nice make up, i love the look !
    Thank you so much for this giveaway!
    I would like to win because i just dabbing into make up, I figure how i love that ! It makes me more confident and it’s a pleasure to play with beautiful colors ! (sorry if i make/wrote mistakes : I’m french ^^)

  • ReplyAndy M.August 12, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    Hi Sona,
    I would love to win because as young mother is not always easy to spend a lot in makeup and this back to school giveaway is awesome, thanks for giving us the opportunity to dream ;).

  • ReplyDianyAugust 15, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Love this for my budget!

  • ReplyNakisaAugust 17, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Looks like such a great collection of products! I would looking forward to the mineral palette! :)

  • ReplyLaura DadaAugust 18, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Hey Sona! Have you chosen the winner yey? Im so so so excited! By the way, congrats on the appearence on the tv show!! Snapchat fam ??

  • ReplyDebbie FroedgeAugust 19, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    Can you list the items you reviewed on the Hallmark Home and Family Show Please

  • ReplyDebbie FroedgeAugust 19, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    Can you list the items you reviewed on the Hallmark Home and Family Show Please

  • ReplyBarb CottoAugust 24, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    Hi Sona,

    I never saw the winner posted for the back to school giveaway. Did I miss something?
    xoxo

  • ReplyPilar RomeroMarch 24, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    Hi, your blog is nice and useful for makeup lovers. My friend had read some blogs about latest makeup applicator and fashion trend. She told me about silicone sponge available at https://shop.silidrop.com/ online store, the tool is helpful in getting even toned complexion by blending foundation that last for a long day and is also reusable. If any one knows about silicone sponge please share your views about it as we are thinking buy sili sponge as its review are also good.

  • ReplyCherylAugust 5, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    I’d really like to win this because my appreciation for makeup has increased over time, but my budget hasn’t. I want to start this year feeling confident! I love your style, and you inspire me!

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