6 Best Back-to-School Makeup Tutorials for Women of Color

With school quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your back to school beat. This fall, we’re predicting dewy skin, sickening highlights and of course, a bold yet neutral lip. When it comes to school-appropriate makeup, we like to take the less-is-more approach. It isn’t the time for a glitter cut crease, but that doesn’t mean you have to go barefaced either (unless you want to, of course). Ahead, we’ve rounded up our favorite back to school makeup tutorials — which one will you be trying?

Glowy, Subtle Glam

Carla Stevenné is all about enhancing what’s already there in the video ahead. She focuses on creating a flawless base, rosy cheeks and a neutral lip. It’s the perfect look for the makeup obsessed babe who wants a look she can rock every day.

The Look That’ll Turn Heads

If you’re going for the Instagram baddie look, let this tutorial by Luciana Vee be your guide. It’s subtly glam, neutral and will make anyone look instantly put together.

Less Is Really More

Perfect for the makeup minimalist or beginner beauty junkie — this tutorial by TatyanaAli is quick, easy and can be achieved using products you probably already have in your stash.

Just A Little Extra Something

If the goal is to look like you got a full 8 hours of sleep when you really took a 30 minute nap before the test, Bronniee’s tutorial is a must watch. This simple tutorial features lots of gloss and lashes — two fall essentials that are perfect for back to school.

For The Babe On A Budget

As a student, it’s likely you’re balling on a budget. Cue Roxette Arisa’s 10-minute drugstore glam tutorial, a step-by-step guide to getting a beautiful, glowy look.

A Simple, But Effective Beat

In the tutorial ahead, Mo Aderonmu uses affordable beauty products you can pick up at the beauty supply store to create a back to school beat you’ll want to copy ASAP.