13 Investment Beauty Products to Buy Yourself for Graduation
Graduation is a huge deal: There are rehearsals, carefully selected outfits, and, of course, parties — but what comes after it is even bigger. And whether you’re headed to college or a gap year in the fall, you’ll need a few essentials to prepare yourself for what’s to come. Reward yourself for four years well done and give yourself a gift you can use day after day — not that you really need a reason to buy beauty products. Whether it be a complete set of makeup brushes or a fancy lip balm, an investment beauty product signifies a new phase in your life and upgrades your medicine cabinet at the same time.
Click ahead for 13 epic products to treat yourself with this year and arm yourself with one (or two, why not?) for when the big day comes.
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2/15A Pro-Approved Hairdryer
If you use a blow dryer more than a few times a week, consider switching over to this high powered tool. Beloved by pros and celebs alike, Harry Josh’s pastel prize cuts drying time in half and leaves hair feeling silky soft.
Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Dryer 2000, $300, dermstore.com.
3/15A Cult-Favorite Moisturizer
This French beauty basic is a must-have for makeup artists backstage at fashion week. Follow their cue and use the super light lotion as a primer, moisturizer, and even makeup remover.
Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentre, $16, violetgrey.com.
4/15A Really Good Lip Balm
Oil-gel formula, rosy tint, chic pink packaging — what’s not to like?
Dior Addict Lip Glow Pomade, $33, sephora.com.
5/15A Really Good Mascara
There’s no better gift for a true mascara addict than a fine formula like this. Infused with rosewater (yes, rosewater), this cult favorite conditions, adds volume, and creates length worthy of its $45 price tag — but we’re warning you now, it’s highly addictive.
Chantecaille Faux Cils Mascara, $45, chantecaille.com.
6/15A Non-Disposable Razor
Did you know you can order replacement blades from Harry’s for as little as $1.87 a piece? This might just be the last razor you ever buy.
Harry’s The Truman Razor, $10, harrys.com.
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8/15__A Complete Brush Set __
The right brush can make all the difference in the world. Invest in a nice set of brushes you can enjoy for years to come.
Zoeva Rose Golden Brush Set, $95, zoeva.com.
9/15A Brush Cleaner
Cleaning your brushes doesn’t just prolong their lifespan (and your investment in them), it keeps your skin clean, too! This innovative dry clean spray makes keeping your bristles spotless easier than ever.
Sephora Collection Dry Clean Instant Dry Brush Cleaner Spray, $14, sephora.com.
10/15A Classic Nail Polish
Beloved by Hollywood starlets past and present, nothing says, “I am impressive,” quite like Chanel’s red.
Chanel Nail Polish in Gitane, $28, violetgrey.com.
11/15A Silk Pillowcase
Sleeping on silk is as luxurious as it seems — plus, it keeps hair frizz at bay and skin wrinkle-free.
Slip Embroidered Silk Queen Pillowcase, $80, net-a-porter.com.
12/15A Cure-All Spot Treatment
This potent blend of tea tree oil and salicylic acid helps cure your acne and cover it up at the same time. Trust us when we say, this one works.
Eve Lom Dynaspot Treatment, $34, nordstrom.com.
13/15A Beauty Box Subscription
If you love nothing more than trying out a new sheet mask, this one’s for you. Every month, the K-Beauty experts at Beauteque will mail you 9 to 11 masks of the sheet, eye, hand, and foot variety. What’s not to love?
The Mask Maven Subscription, starting at $13 per month, beauteque.com.
14/15A Facial Sunscreen That Won’t Clog Your Pores
It’s time to rethink everything you know about SPF. No longer does protecting your skin from harmful rays mean ending up with a face full of zits! This 100% mineral-based formula was actually formulated for acne-prone skin, so you can swim easy knowing you’re finally protected from head to toe.
Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Super Fluid UV Mineral Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, $38, kiehls.com.
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