<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When assignments are piling up and sleep feels like a luxury, your skin starts keeping score. Dull skin, under-eye bags, and surprise breakouts become part of the syllabus. With the right skincare essentials and one-step makeup, you can fake it till you make it this midterm season. From glow-boosting serums to caffeinated concealer, here are some midterm essentials besides a number 2 pencil. </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Summer Fridays Jet Lag Face Mask </span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-17159" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2025-10-28-at-8.01.20-PM.png" alt="" width="247" height="248" /><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image via </span><a href="https://summerfridays.com/products/jet-lag-mask?tw_source=google&;tw_adid=638055657971&;tw_campaign=13620421870&;tw_kwdid=kwd-431088559173&;gad_source=1&;gad_campaignid=13620421870&;gbraid=0AAAAAC6gpK1k_egdNgMWTtTp9hNnL3SWB&;gclid=Cj0KCQjwsPzHBhDCARIsALlWNG0d6J-O1gX2G6B1B4RKb1c25xGbi7ucOFMelE8W3h47bT94kmlcsSsaAsxUEALw_wcB"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Summer Fridays </span></a></em></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This face mask, made initially for post-flight dehydration and dullness, is a perfect addition to your skincare routine. You can wear this mask for 10 minutes, making it just a quick extra step in your routine, or wear it overnight for ultimate hydration. This mask will hydrate your skin and leave you feeling refreshed. </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Multipurpose Illuminator</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-17161" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2025-10-28-at-8.02.39-PM.png" alt="" width="136" height="234" /><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image via </span><a href="https://saiehello.com/products/glowy-super-gel-luminizer?variant=32377073205308&;country=US&;currency=USD&;utm_medium=product_sync&;utm_source=google&;utm_content=sag_organic&;utm_campaign=sag_organic&;gad_source=1&;gad_campaignid=21494202222&;gbraid=0AAAAACmLiHjeLeBoBYPHdcPRBhDBg2MfD&;gclid=Cj0KCQjwsPzHBhDCARIsALlWNG0QKDPiq0BSAj_0hiVPxdUNbFnLJ5AwLLAXCj4la9PT3pAMt0UtZh4aAoIoEALw_wcB"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Saie Beauty</span></a></em></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This illuminator will have people thinking you drank a green juice this morning and slept 8+ hours. From a natural glow to a bronzed look, you can choose how you want to brighten up your face. The formula is super lightweight and adds a bit more glow to the skin, making it an easy essential for this midterms season, when you&#8217;re feeling like you need a little refresh. Apply with your hands, rub, and you&#8217;re all set!</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint </span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-17162" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2025-10-28-at-8.03.21-PM.png" alt="" width="222" height="210" /><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image via </span><a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/perfecting-skin-tint?srsltid=AfmBOorgH8owv9WogQrqiGbMBL2wpHCuHhs8ePJAOWBPK9TQn1HNnpkP"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Glossier</span></a></em></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This ultra-sheer buildable skin tint from Glossier gives your skin just a bit more color and brightness. A quick step in your post-skincare routine, it goes on like a serum and doesn&#8217;t leave your skin feeling weighed down. Think, “my skin but better” with little effort required.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Brightening Hydra Gels<img class="aligncenter wp-image-17163" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2025-10-28-at-8.04.01-PM.png" alt="" width="197" height="198" /></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image via </span><a href="https://www.peterthomasroth.com/products/potent-c-power-brightening-hydra-gel-eye-patches-2201043?srsltid=AfmBOooaN1LOt6Z23bVR1YaL0fsLEHjUXlKCmg4a_e86F7iOEc8e6VtZ"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Peter Thomas Roth</span></a></em></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These eye patches are well worth the splurge; with vitamin C and caffeine-infused eye patches, your undereyes will be thanking you for the rest of the day. Revival of the fittest—these undereye patches will leave you feeling refreshed and hydrated.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rhode Glazing Mist</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-17164" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2025-10-28-at-8.06.45-PM.png" alt="" width="198" height="277" /><em>Image via <a href="https://www.rhodeskin.com/products/glazing-mist?srsltid=AfmBOorVJkl-HNvZEwgywPOeXCT9mPWsdw3eMleJMr2L9CGBm03OAEfh">Rhode </a></em></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This mist, a relatively new addition to the Rhode collection, puts a spin on the beloved Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid. Its simple use lets you spray on the go, leaving your skin hydrated and dewy and fighting the dry ‘school air’.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain </span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-17165" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2025-10-28-at-8.07.33-PM.png" alt="" width="309" height="299" /><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image via </span><a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/en-us/product/benetint-cheek-lip-stain-BENETINT.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Benefit Cosmetics</span></a></em></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Small but mighty, this rosewater stain gives your skin a natural flush, brightening your complexion. Its lightweight water formula is buildable and easy to toss in your bag. Dab it on your cheeks for a light, dewy finish or swipe and dab across your lips for an all-day stain that lasts through coffee, classes, and everything in between!</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rare Beauty Positive Light Under Eye Brightener </span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-17166" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2025-10-28-at-8.08.24-PM.png" alt="" width="253" height="312" /><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image via </span><a href="https://www.rarebeauty.com/products/positive-light-under-eye-brightener-1?variant=40268344361095&;gclsrc=aw.ds&;gad_source=1&;gad_campaignid=17301729973&;gbraid=0AAAAABVHkHHeP-4RkuNqwj2clq5qMWK4O&;gclid=Cj0KCQjwsPzHBhDCARIsALlWNG31KXTtLgHzR2aVoYkcuYjL2hj81MXk-8InP_fpatqEEX9SNNkVwUsaAiHaEALw_wcB"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rare Beauty</span></a></em></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My personal favorite, this under-eye brightener is sheer to medium coverage and acts as a “no makeup” concealer look that will fool everyone. The cooling metal lip instantly refreshes tired eyes while the formula blends seamlessly with your fingers to boost radiance. Use it alone for natural brightness, or as a primer under concealer when your under-eyes need some serious TLC.</span></p>
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