Festival season is well under way and packing for one can be a minefield.
You want to take products that will work quickly and will last. I review festivals for a living so have tried it all!
When it comes to festival beauty, these days it’s all about keeping it simple. The glitter look is unacceptable both environmentally and, well, just because. Keeping it natural though needn’t mean looking like you've been dragged through a hedge backwards… it's all about looking confident, radiant and the best version of yourself.
Here’s my 'What to Pack' beauty list to keep you looking and feeling fresh and healthy over the festival and beyond.
Tata Harper Eye Cream
Feel bright eyed and bushy tailed with this highly revered restorative eye cream. Brighten dark circles and get rid of any puffiness, no one needs to know how late you stayed up.
Tata Harper, Restorative Eye Crème, £85. Shop it here
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Peel
A daily peel which smooths lines and improves an uneven complexion and was described as a 'darn god send' by my friend who introduced it to me. The product is so popular that someone uses one every three seconds.
Dr Dennis Gross Skincare, Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, £18 for 5 treatments. Shop it here
Erborian CC creme
This cream is a serious game changer. Gives you light coverage which makes you almost look subtly Instagram filtered. The luxury Korean skin specialists have really nailed a formula which gives you glowing, fresh and natural skin while moisturising.
Erborian Erborian CC creme SPF25, £38. Shop it here
111 Skin night cream
This allows your skin to recover overnight and the difference is hugely noticeable the following day. Prepare for a barrage of compliments on your youthful appearance.
111 Skin Nocturnal Eclipse Recovery Cream NAC Y2, £160. Shop it here
Bioderma Sensibio H20 Wipes
The holy grail of every festival bag whoever you are. They come in handy for all sorts! Most importantly these are biodegradable so dodge the crisis face wipe users unknowingly created for years, allowing you a guilt free cleansing experience.
Bioderma Sensibio wipres, £7.20. Shop them here
Nars Eye Pencil Larger Than Life Long Wear Eyeliner
Intense colour eyeliner that lasts 12 hours. It stays on so even if you're doing the walk of shame back to your bell tent - no one will know. Go for the classics or add a flash of colour with copper, purple or aquamarine. It's also self-sharpening so you won’t need to faff around with a sharpener
Nars Lager Than Life Long Wear Eyeliner, £20. Shop it here
Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Lipstick
Remove any sign of deathliness from your lips and restore them to their full glory. Don't be concerned by its bright green colour, as soon as it touches your lips it will turn to a healthy rose.
Lipstick Queen Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Lipstick, £22. Shop it here
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand
If you feel like you're fading, breathe the life back in to your face with this highlighting wand which will be your festival fairy godmother.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand, £29. Shop it here
Mac Bronzing Powder
It's a classic old friend to keep you looking tanned and healthy come rain or shine. It's matte and has no glitter or shimmer. I have this in my bum bag everywhere I go.
MAC Bronzing Powder, £19.97. Shop it here
Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara
Forget false lashes, this impactful mascara really does the trick plus you can layer it on and it doesn't smudge and removes easily.
Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara, £21.25. Shop it here
Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
This stays put and is a lipstick and a lip pencil in one. Comes in all colours but I adore red square which is an orangey red and really packs a punch.
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, £22, Shop it here
Batiste Dry Shampoo & Hydrate
Keep your hair refreshed without having to go through the dreaded festival hair wash saga. This dry shampoo is made with moisturising avocado to stop it going dry and crunchy at the roots.
Batiste Instant Hair Refresh Dry Shampoo & Hydrate, £3.99. Shop it here
Cloud 9 Magical Potion
This spray weightlessly conditions your hair to keep it looking shiny and while protecting it from the sun with a UV filter. Perfect for if it's a scorching weekend, which fingers crossed it will be.
Cloud Nine Magical Potion, £20. Shop it here
Virdirian Sports Electrolyte Fix
Reinvigorate your body with the salts it needs after a long day and night of dancing and general festival frolicking. Pop a teaspoon or two of this in your water bottle in the morning to reboot your system, ready to take on another day.
Viridian Sports Electrolyte Fix Liquid, £11.75. Shop it here
Coco Pro Coconut
I always take a few of these along to rehydrate. This low sugar drink gives you all the protein and energy you need, and is all natural and delicious! It comes in original, pomegranate and pineapple and you can get it in Waitrose and Wholefoods, or on Ocado and Amazon.
CocoPro High Protein Coconut Water, £2.50. Shop it here
Willy's Apple Cider
Take a daily dose to help to kill harmful bacteria in your stomach and prevent festival bloat.
Willy's Apple Cider Vinegar, £6.95. Shop it here
Dr Bronner's Lavendar Organic Hand Sanitizer
Keep your hands sparkling clean no matter how many fields you've been dancing around in. This is fair trade and organic and smells divine.
Dr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitiser, Lavender, £4.99. Shop it here
Olivia von Halle silk eye mask
Little bits of luxury help calm you after a hectic night of fun and this silk Olivia von Halle eye mask brings me so much joy when I head back to my bell tent to recharge for the night/morning. You could take it one step further and get a pair of her incredibly cool pyjamas which you could even wear back into the festival!
Olivia von Halle silk eye mask, £75. Shop it here
