Festivals are SO much fun, but between the blazing sun, alcohol and very limited access to showers, they can really take a toll on your hair and skin. We’ve listed all the products you’ll need to prep for a festival, to bring with you, AND to use to salvage any Coachella-induced damage to your glow.
To Prep
Face Mask
Neutrogena Radiance Boost Hydrogel Mask ($2.99 at Ulta)
So your makeup looks #InstaWorthy.
Lip Mask
Yes To Coconut 2-Step Lip Kit Pucker Up! ($3.99 at Ulta)
Prep your pout.
Semi-Permanent Hair Dye
Sea Nymph™ Creamtone™ Hair Color ($13.99 at MANIC PANIC)
What better occasion than a music festival to try out a crazy hair color?
Flash Tats
4 Sheets – Nikki ($20 at Flash Tats)
A “basic festival bitch” staple established circa 2014.
To Pack
Dry Shampoo
Fabulous 3 in 1 Dry Shampoo ($28 at Generation Klean)
This baby comes in different shades to revive a dull color.
Styling Spray
Wave Mist ($24Â at arrojo)
For Insta-ready hair.
Waterproof Makeup
GLAZEN™ EYE GLOSS OIL SLICK ($24 at butter LONDON)
For gorgeous cream-to-powder eyeshadow all day long.
GLAZEN™ LUSTROUS LINER DISCO ($19 at butter LONDON)
So you don’t get raccoon eyes in the middle of a concert crowd.
Rimmel Provocolips Lip Color ($5.19 at Target)
This affordable long-lasting lip color does. not. budge.
Great Lash Waterproof Mascara ($6.49 at Maybelline)
Tried and true.
Setting Spray
NYX Matte Finish ($5.99 at Target)
NYX, aka drugstore makeup royalty.
Lip Balm
On the Move Rescue It All Balm ($12 at H2O+)
This miracle tube works on lips, cuticles and any other dry patches.
Makeup Wipes
Comforting Eye Makeup Remover Pads ($7.99 at Yes To)
These pads come in a handy little container that won’t weigh you down.
Detangling Spray
Pinstripe Intense Detangling Spray ($23 at R+Co)
Trust me when I say you need this.
Deodorant Wipes
Pacifica Underarm Deodorant Wipes with Coconut Milk & Essential Oils ($9 at Ulta)
Sunscreen
Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 ($15.99 at Ulta)
Wear the damn SPF girl.
Face Mist
Cool Aloe Mist ($26 at Farmaesthetics)
First Aid Kit
Johnson & Johnson® Red Cross® Mini First Aid to Go ($3.45 at Amazon)
If nothing else, do it for the blisters.
Cough Drops
Ricola Natural Herb Cough Drops ($3.79Â at Target)
Three days of screaming song lyrics while kicking up dust? Yeah, bring the lozenges.
Ibuprofen
Advil Pain Reliever ($3.99 at Target)
Booze and loud music will have you reaching for the Advil in a matter of hours.
Hand Sanitizer
Mermaid 5-Pack PocketBac Sanitizers ($6 at Bath & Body Works)
The cuter, the better.
To Recover
Face Mask
#AfterParty Sheet Mask ($4.99 at BioBelle)
Like a juice cleanse for your face.
Hair Mask
It’s a 10 Miracle Hair Mask ($19.79 at Target)
Nobody wants post-festival straw strands.
Hair Oil
OUAI Hair Oil ($28 at Sephora)
If the damage is severe.
After-Burn Gel
Clear Aloe Vera Gel ($4.99 at Target)
Ideally, you won’t have gotten burned at all, but aloe gel is your best friend if you did.
Lotion
Zoella Creamy Madly Deeply ($8.95 at Target)
For dried out, unhappy skin.
Have fun, collegiettes!