11 beauty essentials that make festivals bearable
Festivals are the place to pack lightly, so a ruthless edit of your toiletries and makeup bag is necessary before you leave.
With this in mind, we've helped you out by selecting the beauty essentials that you'll actually need this festival season (and will hopefully bring a touch of luxe to your experience).
From must-have festival glitter to magical fold-up mirrors and the necessary SPFs, here's the 10 beauty products you need to pack...
If you're stuck for inspiration about practical things to take to a festival (from umbrellas to loo roll), check out our list of 20 items you actually need to take to a festival.
And while you're here, here's the best festival clothing around...
Magic Mirror in Damask Beauty Edition, £45
If you haven't heard of the Magic Mirror yet, get to know. The three-way multifunctional travel mirror is designed to be taken anywhere and its collapsing mechanism means it will fit into even the smallest of backpacks. It's also non-glass so say goodbye to unfortunate 'seven years bad luck' incidents. Bonus.
Estée Lauder Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit BB Creme SPF 35, £35
Festivals aren't the place for packing on makeup. As for foundation, you'll have sweated it off by noon (which is not a good look on anyone), so consider a BB or CC cream - like this great one from Estée Lauder - which offers light, moisturising coverage without feeling cakey. Perfect for festivals.
Too Faced's Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara, £19
If you can't face bare lashes (even at a festival) then make sure you pack Too Faced's Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara. It'll stay on all day even if the skies open. And we're massive fans of the cool tube, too.
In Your Dreams Silver Selene glitter, £5.50
In Your Dreams is the place to get your glitter, jewels and hair accessories this festival season. This chunky Silver Selene glitter looks good thrown anywhere: your eyelids, under eyes, hair parting... you name it.
Wild About Beauty Multi-Purpose Tint, £16.50
Wild About Beauty's three in one colour is a multi-purpose must-have. Use on eyes, lips and cheeks for a subtle hint of glossy summer colour; perfect for festivals when you CBA to do a full face of makeup.
Clinique Take the Day Off Lids Lips & Lashes, £17.00
If you don't do face wipes, go for the Clinique Take the Day Off Lids Lips & Lashes makeup remover. Not only will it be gentle to your skin, it'll help budge even the most stubborn of glues and whatever else you decide to throw on your face (see aforementioned glitter).
For some more options, check out GLAMOUR's list of the best eye makeup removers.
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF 50, £7.50
Not to sound like your mum or anything but SPF is a MUST for festivals. Pick a good one like Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration that'll protect you all day and also smells LUSH (trust us, it's like every holiday you've ever had, bottled up).
For a few more options, check out GLAMOUR's list of the best SFPs to own.
Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes, £1.59
We love our luxury beauty products but lets get practical here: everyone needs a pack of makeup wipes at a festival. Be kind to you face and get these Simple ones.
Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic 200ml, £15
Instantly calm and revive your tired skin with a boost of Liz Earle’s brilliant skin tonic, which contains soothing aloe vera. If you put it on in the morning, you’ll feel instantly cooled and refreshed – and ready for another day of music.
Topshop Lips - multiple colours, £8
If you want to pack lightly and only take one lippy, make it this bright Topshop one in Infrared.
For a few more options, check out GLAMOUR's list of the best foundations to own.
Ole Henriksen Protect The Truth SPF 50, £31
Ole Henriksen’s Protect The Truth SPF50 is another great option for sun protection – it's oil-free and sheer enough to wear under moisturiser or foundation. It's also super-light so you'll barely know it's there.
