Dorm Room Essentials: 18 Beauty Must-Haves Every College Girl Needs
Essentials for college girls to look and feel their best, from skincare to haircare, fragrance, and makeup.
Black News 
Back-to-school season is in full swing, but for first-time college students, it also comes with a whole new normal. Between meeting your roommate(s), registering for classes, and wrapping your mind around being on your own, there’s a lot to handle. Not to mention, with your parents miles away, having access to your everyday necessities becomes even more important. While we can’t hold your hand as you navigate campus life, we can highlight the beauty must-haves college girls need in their dorm to make the transition a little more comfortable.
As someone who went to undergrad in upstate New York, I know firsthand what it’s like to deal with hard water that can leave your hair and skin feeling dry. I’m also familiar with the struggle of finding the right person to keep your mane in check. And when your studies are your top priority, it’s easy for your beauty needs to fall by the wayside.
That said, when you look and feel your best, there’s something to be said for the confidence boost that comes with it. And since college often means learning to take matters into your own hands, having the right essentials in your arsenal can make all the difference.
Instead of adding another thing to your back-to-school list, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. We’ve rounded up the beauty must-haves every college girl needs in her dorm, from bath and body essentials to help keep your moisture barrier in check to haircare staples that keep coils and curls soft and hydrated. Consider your beauty game covered from all angles.
Happy shopping, Beauties! And good luck.
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Bath/Body
1.OLAY Repair Serum Body Wash + Body Lotion Intensely Hydrating
When it comes to healthy-looking skin, moisture is always king. This OLAY Repair Body Wash + Body Lotion duo packs a hydrating punch with hyaluronic acid, Elixir B3, and lipids, leaving skin deeply moisturized and baby-soft long after you turn off the faucet.
2. Secret Clinical Strength Completely Clean Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant
Keep your pits dry and fresh with the help of this Secret Clinical deodorant. Infused with hyaluronic acid to support the skin barrier and pH-balancing minerals to help combat odor-causing bacteria, this formula keeps you feeling fresh throughout the day. It’s also designed to protect against all three types of sweat.
Fragrance
1.Brown Sugar Babe Body Oil Angel of Mine
Can’t resist a sweet, warm scent? It’s time to get acquainted with Brown Sugar Bae’s Angel of Mine Body Oil. Inspired by Kilian Paris’ Angel’s Share, this intoxicating body oil envelops your skin in a warm blend of cinnamon, cognac, and sandalwood that lingers all day. Beyond its irresistible scent, the formula helps soften skin, lock in moisture, and leave behind a gorgeous glow.
2. Octavia Morgan Los Angeles Room 33
Calling all fruity-floral lovers! Octavia Morgan Los Angeles has done it again with its Room 33 fragrance. With notes of pear, peppercorn, tuberose, and amber, this scent blends fruity and floral notes with a warm, musky finish for a fragrance that’s sure to turn heads.
