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Graduation Makeup & Skincare Finds for Absolutely Fire Grad Pics and Senior Photos

An assortment of makeup and skincare products.

Written by Lily Borak

Grad szn is upon us which means academic icons around the world are about to get one degree hotter. It also means there will be photo ops galore as seniors everywhere smile for portraits and pose in their caps and gowns. 

As you prep for diploma day or a portrait photoshoot, you’re gonna want to make sure your makeup absolutely slays just as hard as you did over the past four years. Putting your best face forward is a surefire way to feel like the icon you are as you walk across that stage or lean against that random tree on your school’s campus with your arms crossed—no one else? Just my high school’s senior portrait photog? Cool, cool.

But I digress: Whether you’ve got your senior portraits coming up or your actual graduation ceremony, these are the top products for achieving a glowy, dewy, photo-ready makeup look. Because just like with any overwhelmingly scary final exam, confidence is key!

Eyes and Brows

1

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

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24.00

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This thin-tipped liner will have your wings looking snatched every time.

2

Morphe 35U Gilded Desert Artistry Palette

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28.00

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No one does eyeshadow better than Morphe. This palette offers 35 colors, all jam-packed with pigment.

3

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

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16.00

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A classic. An icon. This is one that’s truly stood the test of time.

4

NYX Tinted Eyebrow Mascara

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7.99

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Perfect on its own or paired with pencil, this tinted brow gel gives effortless thickness.

5

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze

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23.00

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Get that laminated look with this lifting, sculpting brow wax.

6

Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil

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26.00

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Create natural strokes with this ultra-fine brow pencil. Oh, and it’ll actually last throughout the day.

Lips

1

Maybelline Lifter Gloss

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8.98

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Popularized by TikTok as a Fenty Beauty dupe, this Maybelline gloss is a shine and hydration powerhouse.

2

e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine

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7.00

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Are you seeing that heart-shaped core? It’s almost as cute as it is moisturizing (thank you, Vitamin E!).

3

Etude Dear Darling Water Tint

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$

6.85

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Give your lips the nourishment they deserve while also popping off in the color department.

4

Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish

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25.00

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This one practically has a cult following for its magical plumping power. But be warned: The tingle isn’t for everyone.

Blush, Bronzer and Highlighter

1

Smashbox BECCA Highlighter

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42.00

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When it comes to powder highlighters, BECCA’s Champagne Pop has been the moment for a moment. Shimmer all day long with this brightening powder.

2

e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter

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14.00

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A gorgeous, dewy foundation-highlighter hybrid that’ll give you that beauty filter glow IRL.

3

Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Sunshine Drops

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Give your skin a kissed-by-the-sun glow with this nourishing serum from the It-brand of skincare.

4

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

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18.47

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With matte and dewy options, Selena did not miss on this long-lasting and lightweight blush.

Foundation and Concealer

1

tarte Shape Tape Concealers

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$

15.00

Your new crease-proof BFF. Shape Tape has been a fan-favorite for years and continues to dominate when it comes to full-coverage concealers.

2

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation

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$

7.58

A lightweight, hydrating foundation to effortlessly get that “I’m a grad!” glow in your pics.

3

Covergirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

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$

7.10

This is a cake-free zone—unless it’s for celebrating your graduation. But seriously: This gorgeous, budget-friendly foundation provides coverage without the cakeiness of heavier foundations.

Primers and Setting Sprays

1

NYX Plump Right Back Primer

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$

14.50

A good primer makes all the difference and this one serves moisture and grip for all-day makeup slayage.

2

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

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$

17.00

Photo shoots can go over, so a solid setting spray is a must. This mist is like magic in a bottle and will keep that makeup in place for up to 16 hours.

Tools

1

AOA Studio Paw Paw Wonder Blenders

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$

9.95

Blend, baby, blend. A good makeup sponge is key to an effortlessly airbrushed finish and these super soft ones by AOA do not disappoint.

2

BAIMEI Ice Roller and Gua Sha

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$

7.94

Reduce puffiness and soothe skin with a little cryotherapy moment. Try it the morning of your grad photos to set the tone for a happy skin day.

Cleansers, Moisturizers and Serums

1

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

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$

15.48

Gentle and hydrating, this CeraVe cleanser truly is the go-to for a solid, fragrance-free cleanser.

2

TULA SKINCARE Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser

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$

36.00

Acne be gone! This daily cleanser helps keep breakouts at bay with acne-fighting salicylic acid and soothes marks with scar-fading azelaic acid.

3

cocokind Oil to Milk Cleanser

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$

17.99

A gentle, plant-powered cleanser that’ll keep your skin barrier happy and healthy.

4

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Power Essence

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$

16.00

Hydrating, plumping and redness-reducing, this lightweight essence is your skin’s new BFF.

5

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer

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$

21.00

Watermelon extract and hyaluronic acid work together in this gel moisturizer to deliver moisture without feeling too oily.

6

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer

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$

22.99

Hydration for days. Literally. This moisturizer will keep your skin quenched for up to 48 hours!

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And just like that, you’re ready to take grad season by storm. Pro tip: Once you get those grad pics back, send out a graduation announcement! You’ll get to show off your adorable senior photos while also informing the masses about your newly acquired diploma—talk about a win-win!

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