Festival season is among us and this weekend marks the annual Coachella music festival! Although the event is based upon a musical line-up, the fashion and beauty trends of each year is really what makes it such a memorable and popular occasion. Lucky for you, I have rounded up all the best beauty products and tips to stay looking festival-fabulous all day long.
The Products
1. Australian Gold Sheer Coverage Lotion With Invisidry Technology ($9.99)
Let’s start off with the most essential beauty product of all for not only Coachella, but any outdoor music festival. SUNSCREEN! There are tons of different sunscreens on the market, but I wanted to recommend the Australian Gold SPF 30 Lotion because of it’s Invisidry technology. Not only does it dry quickly but it’s also water and sweat resistant. It also has a high SPF of 30 which is super important to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays. Buy at InsertStore.
2. Bésame Cosmetics Brightening Face Powder
To keep your makeup perfectly in-tact despite the all day exposure to the sun, set your face with Bésame’s Brightening Face Powder. It’s a translucent matte powder that not only color corrects skin tones but sets makeup and brightens your complexion. It’s great for festivals because it absorbs oil and creates a matte finish that will last throughout the day. The formula also contains vitamin C and lecithin which soothes and hydrates your skin. This powder is available in a variety of shades including Violet, Vanilla, French Vanilla, Vanilla Chai, and Vanilla Rose. Buy at Sephora.com.
3. RIMMEL LONDON Rimmel Kate Sculpting Palette ($6.99)
The new RIMMEL LONDON Sculpting Palette by Kate Moss is the perfect Coachella must-have. The palette is fairly small, so it fits perfectly in any wristlet or clutch. It contains a silky highlighter, contour powder, and blush – so you can sculpt and define with just one product. Buy at Drugstore.com.
4. KMS California HAIRPLAY makeover spray ($21.50)
It’s a no-brainer that dry shampoo is a Coachella must-have, but there are so many ineffective ones on the market that I wanted to recommend my absolute favorite to ensure your hair stays fresh and clean throughout the festival weekend. The KMS California makeover spray is formulated with super-absorbent rice powder, which helps to soak up natural oils while also increasing volume at the roots to build texture and give your hair that natural bounce. The scent of this spray contains grape and peppermint, which is the perfect combination for a refreshed and clean look. Buy at Ulta.com.
5. LAVANILA Laboratories The Healthy Sport Luxe Deodorant ($16)
I hope you didn’t think I would leave a deodorant off this list! I recently was given the LAVANILA Healthy Sport Deodorant to try and haven’t stopped using it since. Don’t be fooled by the “Sport” word in the title, this deodorant can be used for all types of occasions, especially a music festival. It offers long-lasting odor protection and is enhanced with SmartSport Technology which nourishes skin as well. The ‘Vanilla Breeze’ scent contains hints of White Jasmine, Honeydew, and Green Apple – which are all free of harsh chemicals. Buy at Net-a-Porter.com.
6. Scentbird Fragrance ($14.95/month)
With all of the traveling I’ve been doing lately, I’ve been heavily relying on the Scentbird fragrance program! It’s basically like netflix for perfume. For $14.95/month, you’ll get access to a 30-day supply of hundreds of top designer fragrances that come adorably packaged in the classic black Scentbird applicator. It features a twist top so it can be fastened to store in a purse without any fear of leaking. The variety of fragrances available is astounding, and there hasn’t been a time when they haven’t had a fragrance I was interested in. Currently, I am using the YSL Black Opium and carry it with me at all times! It’s perfect for Coachella because it will fit perfectly in a small purse and can be spritzed throughout the day to keep you smelling your best. Use Promo Code: SWEET15 for 15% off your first month – and visit Scentbird.com to begin your trial now!
7. Lancôme ‘Juicy Tube’ Ultra Shiny Lipgloss in ‘Pure’ ($19)
Lip Glosses are totally back in these days (do we have Kylie Jenner to thank for that?), and one of my favorite sheer glosses is the Lancôme Juicy Tube in “Pure”. The formula is ultra-glossy, and glides on super easily due to it’s convenient tube-tip applicator. It’s also a super portable-sized gloss, so it can stored discretely in any small bag you would be using at Coachella. The Juicy Tubes also come in a variety of other amazing shades if you want to give your lips a pop of color. Buy at Nordstrom.com.
8. L’Oreal Paris Féria Smokey Pastels Permanent Haircolor, Smokey Lavender ($9.99)
Not to bring up Kylie Jenner again, but she has totally set the trend for attending Coachella with brightly colored hairstyles. The L’Oreal Paris Féria Smokey Pastels are perfect if you’re looking to permanently color your hair. The collection features 3 sophisticated tones which include Smokey Lavender, Pink, and Blue. I personally love the lavender shade the best. They are ideal for lighter hair colors, so if you have darker tresses, it’s recommended that you first pre-lighten with the L’Oreal Feria Extreme Platinum and apply the pastels 14 days later. Buy at Drugstore.com.
9. Macadamia Professional Curl Enhancing Spray ($25)
When I think of festival hair, loose beachy waves are the first thing that comes to mind. But curls can have a knack for becoming dull and straight throughout the day, so I rely on the Macadamia Curl Enhancing Spray to keep my curls in tact. The formula of this spray also leaves hair frizz-free and shiny, so you won’t have to worry about ruining your do during the all-day festival. The spray also retains moisture and hydrates so your hair will stay refreshed and nourished even under the sun’s drying UV rays. Buy at InsertStore.
10. The Beachwaver Co. Beachwaver S1.25 Ceramic Rotating Curling Iron ($129)
Last but not least, we have the Beachwaver S1.25 Rotating Curling Iron! Throughout the years, I have tried countless brands of curling irons and up until the Beachwaver, I have never really found one that I truly love. Not only does it basically do all the work for you with it’s rotating wand, but it includes a heat range of 290° – 490° and a no-kink clamp. The Beachwaver comes in different sizes, but the S1.25 is designed for women with longer hair who want blow out beach waves with extra volume! I seriously use my Beachwaver all the time, it not only gives me beach-perfect waves but it’s fun to use as it spins on it’s own to curl your hair. Buy at Macys.com.
What are some of your favorite Coachella beauty must-haves? Let me know in the comments below! 🙂
