During college, you’ll probably get much more familiar with “#thestruggle” which means the necessities you’re used to will become luxuries. To save #money on those necessities, like makeup, follow these brilliant beauty tips, certain to help college students everywhere!

1. YOU CAN SURVIVE WITHOUT HALF OF THE SUPPLIES IN YOUR MAKEUP BAG

Hidden truth: not #everything is as necessary as YouTubers make it seem. For example, you can survive without primers, setting powder, even brushes! To save money and time as a#college student, cut down your makeup supply to the bare minimum. So what are the real essentials? It’s ultimately up to you, but I would stick to #mascara, eyeliner, blush, and a small variety of lipsticks and eyeshadows. You’ll be amazed with what you can accomplish with just that!

2. LESS IS MORE

The #college culture doesn’t often demand that you wear makeup. Overdoing your makeup can convey that you care more about looking good than studying—an unfair judgement, but a judgement nonetheless. That’s why wearing less#makeup can often serve to help you! Plus, at this #time in your life, you don’t really need makeup, because you’re still young; all you need is a little something to amplify your natural beauty

3. SHOP AT TARGET

Maybe you were raised to have expensive taste, but that can’t last in college! Brands like Chanel, Dior, and YSL are all fine and dandy to use if you have the money, but considering the financial situation most #college students are in, I recommend shopping elsewhere for the next four years. Target products are the same quality as brand names, but have a much smaller price tag! So sacrifice reputation for practicality and you’ll be one happy shopper!

4. SHARING IS CARING

There are roommates in #college for a reason, right? If you share with your roommates, you can both maximize your products and minimize your spending. For example, if you buy a gold eyeshadow and she buys a silver, you can trade and share as needed so that you spend less #money but both get two products! Make sure neither of you becomes a mooch, though; exchange equally so that it’s a win-win for both of you! Also, be very careful to use new swab or applicators each #time, to minimize your risk or pinkeye.

5. MAKE YOUR OWN SKIN CARE ON DIY DAYS

Get your roommates together to have DIY days when you make homemade face masks, hair masks, and other beauty products. It will be a fun way to bond, be better for your skin and hair, and help you save #money!

6. GIVE YOUR FACE A BREAK

After years of wearing #makeup, your face deserves a break! Let your skin recuperate from all of the foundation you caked on during periods of bad acne back in #high school. After you do, I promise your #skin will thank you and begin clearing up!