Festival Makeup Tips And The Beauty Essentials You Need To Pack

Festival Makeup Tips And The Best Beauty Products To Pack

Ahh festival beauty, it always turns out the same.

You've carefully planned a whole weekend's worth of solid outfit and makeup looks but by day three, you've become a human festival that no amount of bronzer is going to salvage (and you definitely didn't wake up an hour early each morning to battle fake eyelashes with the hangover shakes).

To make things easier, HuffPost UK Style grilled The Iver Academy Make-Up School founder and award-winning make-up artist Liz Tag Wooster for her top tips on looking picture perfect all weekend long.

Apparently multitasking is key here, so instead of bringing stuff that's most probably going to take up extra space in your tent (and not on your face), aim for as few products as possible.

Check out Wooster's brilliant festival makeup guide and our pick of the best products to suit any budget. Oh, and don't forget to pack a mirror...

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"Festivals call for a pared back beauty routine. A light, breathable base will be your best friend after only a few hours of sleep and a day of dancing in the sunshine ahead.

"A creamy formula that stays comfortable and imparts a natural youthful glow is perfect – plus you can put it on with your fingers in the middle of a field and still look fabulous.

"Find one with added SPF for that all important sun protection."

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"Staying with the cream theme, a cream blush in a pink or peach shade will instantly perk up your cheeks.

"Easy to blend over your tinted moisturiser, just dab a little onto your fingers and gently tap into the apples of your cheeks to brighten your complexion in seconds."

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"Pack a moisturising lip balm with SPF to take care of lips and give them a touch of colour.

"You don’t need a mirror to apply, so it’s easy to touch-up throughout the day. If you want a deeper colour, try working some of your cream blush into your lips, then popping the balm over the top for added shine."

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"Keep lashes looking perfect from the opening act to the headline set with a silicone based mascara.

"Regular waterproof formulas can still run and they’re notoriously difficult to remove when you want them to come off.

"A silicone based formula will ensure the colour doesn’t smudge or run, and you can easily wipe it away with an oil-based remover at the end of the day."

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"Swap the liquid liner for a soft kohl pencil in black or dark brown to quickly add definition.

"Work it into the upper and lower lash line and smudge lightly with your finger for a subtle, hazy eye.

"To intensify your look and make your lashes appear thicker, try tightlining your upper lashes by running the kohl pencil gently along the upper waterline of your eye."

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"Whilst most makeup gets stripped back, it’s always fun to add a bit of glitter into the mix at festivals, especially for the evenings.

"A sweep of shimmery champagne shadow across the lid is a great way to add some sparkle, plus, if used lightly, it can double up as a cheek highlight too."

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"Your skin also needs to be looked after and that means remembering to take your makeup off.

"Wet wipes are the easiest way to remove everything at the end of the day. Try to find ones that don’t contain alcohol, as these can be drying on skin that is already a little sensitive from sun exposure.

"If wipes aren’t your style, bring a small bottle of micellar water and some cotton pads – this does the same job and will make light work of eye makeup."

Festival Beauty Buys
(01 of18)
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Because every girl needs a bottle of this when there's no hair washing for a few days...Batiste Dry Shampoo Blush 400ml, £4.99 from Boots (credit:Boots)
(02 of18)
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This multi-tasking lip and cheek tint adds long-lasting, water-resistant colour for a quick post-partying pick-me-up.Becca Beach Tint, £20 from Space NK (credit:Space NK)
(03 of18)
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To really make your nails shine, apply a coat of Ciate's top coat - it shimmers in the sun and glows in the dark. Clever.Ciate Afterglow Top Coat, £9 from Asos (credit:Asos)
(04 of18)
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Pack a good all-round sun lotion with a high SPF, just in case you get lucky with the weather.Clinique Body Cream SPF 30, £16.65 from Debenhams (credit:Debenhams)
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Dark circles are hard to avoid after spending a few nights in a tent. At least they can be hidden with a good concealer.Corrector, £18 from Bobbi Brown (credit:Bobbi Brown)
(06 of18)
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The essential oils in Cowshed's handbag-sized roll on will keep you calm plus the ylang ylang and bergamot scents will make you smell amazing, all day long. Cowshed Perfume Oil Roll-On 10ml, £18 from Asos (credit:Asos)
(07 of18)
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Nothing says festival style quite like a flower garland hairband...Limited Edition Festival Flower Headband, £15 from Asos (credit:Asos)
(08 of18)
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This aluminium free deodorant is gentle on the skin and will keep you feeling fresh, despite the lack of showers.Kai Deodorant, £15 from Liberty of London (credit:Liberty of London)
(09 of18)
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This festival minis kit includes a citrus shower gel, citrus body milk, wild rose moisturising cream, lip butter stick and cleansing wipes. What more could you need to keep you looking lovely and feeling clean?Korres Limited Edition Festival Kit, £15 from Asos (credit:Asos)
(10 of18)
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Soothe chapped lips with this scented SPF balm.Mango Lip Balm, £9.50 from Kiehl's (credit:Kiehl's)
(11 of18)
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Mix a few drops of these lavender scented liquid soaps water to splash on the face for a quick and easy refresh.Dr Bronner Organic Lavender Mini Liquid Soap Set, £7 from Asos (credit:Asos)
(12 of18)
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For a multi-tasking BB cream that protects the skin and provides full coverage, try Revlon's skin perfector.Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream Skin Perfector, SPF 30, £9.99 from Boots (credit:Boots)
(13 of18)
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Wipe away all signs of the night before with this rosewater cleansing pads.This Works In Transit No Traces 60 pads, £17 from This Works (credit:This Works)
(14 of18)
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This cream blush can be easily applied for an instant rosy glow.Blush in Afternoon Tea, £6 from Topshop (credit:Topshop)
(15 of18)
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Classic red just won't do when it comes to festival nails. Try Topshop's multi-coloured metallic.Nails in Aurora, £6 from Topshop (credit:Topshop)
(16 of18)
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If you're going to wear mascara, it needs to be budge-proof.Flawless Definition Waterproof Mascara, £14.40 from John Lewis (credit:John Lewis)
(17 of18)
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Nourish dry skin with Weleda's intensive moisture-boosting cream.Weleda Skin Food, £8.75 from Liberty of London (credit:Liberty of London)
(18 of18)
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Rescue dry, chapped lips with this beauty bargain.Vaseline Lip Therapy, £1.99 from Superdrug (credit:Superdrug)