With festival season well underway, now is a great time to do a quick edit of your beauty survival kit. Regard it as a bible for the festival newbie and a gentle reminder to seasoned ravers that a ‘wet wipe wash’ once every three days just doesn’t cut it. We have bold make-up looks to get you in the party mood, plus skincare tips to help you stay safe in the sun and clever products to make camping that little bit more comfortable. Finding your tent? You’re on your own.

Festival Glitter


Biodegradable Glitter Mixes, from £3.50
Glitter

A website dedicated to festive glitter – what’s not to love? Choose from a rainbow of colours and sizes and the best bit? It’s all biodegradable once the party’s over. Buy it.


Klorane


Dry Shampoo, £11.50
Dry Shampoo, £11.50

If you can’t face queuing for the extortionate, lukewarm showers (us neither), this eco-friendly, benzene-free dry shampoo from Klorane is great for mopping up greasy roots and also giving limp hair instant texture and body. Buy it.


Garnier Ambre Solaire


Hydrating Over Make-Up SPF, £12
Hydrating Over Make-Up SPF, £12

We always recommend a through full body and face SPF application before you head out of your tent in the morning, but this handy top-up spray from Garnier can be applied over make-up to ensure you stay sun-safe, without ruining your make-up. Buy it.


Vichy


72HR Deodorant, £9.50
72HR Deodorant, £9.50

If you’re waving your arms in the air like you just don’t care for three days straight, chances are this ultra-absorbent, 72-hour deodorant will be your best friend. Buy it.


Marks and Spencer


Pure Silk Eye Mask, £12.50
Pure Silk Eye Mask, £12.50

If you’re going to maximise the little sleep available to you, an eye mask is a must. This pure silk one from M&S feels like a little bit of luxury for a little price. Buy it.


Sea To Summit


Biodegradable Body Wipes, £3
Biodegradable Body Wipes, £3

With skin-friendly, hydrating aloe vera and vitamin E, these extra-large biodegradable wipes are a great eco option if you are shower-dodging for a few days, but still want to feel clean and refreshed. Buy it.


Klorane


Hydrating Water Cream, £25.50
Hydrating Water Cream, £25.50

This quenching water-weight day cream plumps, smooths and is the perfect pick-me-up for all-nighter skin. Improving hydration levels by 83 per cent for 24 hours. Buy it.


Ultra Violette


Sheen Screen Hydrating SPF50 Lip Balm, £16
Sheen Screen Hydrating SPF50 Lip Balm, £16

Pretty lip tints with hydrating protection are perfect for on the go top-ups throughout the day as you sing your heart out. Buy it.


Danessa Myricks


Colour Fix Lip, Cheeks, Eye Colour, £18
Colour Fix Lip, Cheeks, Eye Colour, £18

This molten metallic liquid glitter won’t budge for 24-hours in water or high-temperatures, making it perfect for an all-day or all-night look that you can apply and forget about. It will still look fab come dawn. Buy it.

By Lydia Mansi
July 2023