With summer being the time where all the best parties, not to mention festivals take place, one needs to be prepared! Discover what beauty essentials to pack in so you can look and feel your best throughout your weekend of absolute fun and happiness in the sun!

We put together the top beauty essentials for your summer festivals:

 • Mattifying moisturizer- Stay fresh-faced throughout the day by using a mattifying moisturizer because it’s light and makes your face less oily. You should also use a primer after applying your moisturizer so your makeup lasts longer. We recommend Black Up Matifying Base because it has a long lasting matte look for even the oiliest of skins

• Water proof mascara– You’ll be dancing, you’ll sweat, there’s misting machines, other party goers spilling their drinks all over you! Enough said. Try the Essence No limits Volume Waterproof Mascara– it will not dissapoint you!

• Deodorant- Keep yourself smelling as fresh as a daisy by keeping a can of deodorant in your handbag. The NIVEA deodorant Dry Compact is a small and convenient antiperspirant deodorant that will last as long as a regular 150ml spray.

• An easy up-do – When you out all day in the sun at a festival, it can get pretty hot! Learn how to do sock buns or messy buns as they are easy to maintain throughout the day. Plaiting your hair also works as this style look best when you’re locks are a bit greasy (especially after all that dancing!)

•Hand sanitizers- We all know how “gross” our hands feel during a festival. Hand sanitizers are perfect for keeping them clean throughout the day (especially after having to use a portaloo!) Make sure you using a “safe” hand sanitizer. Read our article on “Are hand santizers safe”

•Sunscreen– SPF is a must. You are outdoors in the sun 90% of the festival so you need to protect your skin against harmful rays. Apply it before you go and bring a travel sized bottle for reapplication.

• Facial wipes: Festival goers out there will know that face wipes are the holy grail for any festival weekend. We LOVE the Johnsons 3 in 1 Cleansing Facial Wipes– perfect for removing all dirt/makeup in one go!

• Nail polish– Hide the horror of grimy nails by coating them before going to a festival. This is also your chance to get creative with the colours/designs of your nails.

Its now time to pack all your beauty essentials together and have the summer time of your lives! Enjoy every minute ladies 😉

XOXO