Heading To A Festival? Don't Forget The Essentials...

Posted: 29/05/11

Katie Jones

Follow: Beauty, Festivals, Music Festivals

Festival season is here, hooray! Before you head off to a fun-filled weekend of camping in a muddy field, take a look at our must-have beauty products that will help you through the weekend. You might think you can survive without a hairbrush and deodorant but we know you'll find some room in your bag for the essentials...

Festival beauty essentials

If an unexpected heat wave arrives just in time for your festival weekend and you forget to pack the suncream, try Dr. Organic's Aloe Vera gel. It will cool and soothe sunburnt skin, but it's also a great moisturiser too. Dr. Organic Aloe Vera gel, £5.19 available from <a href="http://www.drorganic.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dr. Organic</a>.
If the thought of going without makeup for a weekend makes you queasy, Benefit's concealer set is a festival must-have. From "that gal" face primer to their famous Erase Paste, it's got everything you need to cover-up. Plus, it doesn't take up much room in your bag so know one will even know you've packed it... Confessions of a Concealaholic, £28.50 available from <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/gp/node/n/48505031/275-6664489-8777108?ie=UTF8&bcBrand=core" target="_blank">Benefit</a>.
A splash of perfume won't go a miss when you haven't showered for two days. Try Calvin Klein's CK One summer fragrance for an uplifting, fresh scent. CK One Summer, £28.50 available from <a href="http://www.theperfumeshop.com/pws/Home.ice" target="_blank">The Perfume Shop</a>.
If you can't wash your hair, dry shampoo is the next best thing. Klorane's oatmilk product softens and protects the hair and best of all, stops it from looking greasy. Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo, from £2.78 available from <a href="http://www.escentual.com/" target="_blank">escentual.com</a>.
If you forget to pack the dry shampoo, you can always hide your unwashed hair with these flower hair clips from Babyliss. Babyliss Flower Clips, available from <a href="http://www.babyliss.co.uk/" target="_self">Babyliss</a>.
Beauty Fixation's eye makeup remover swabs will come in very handy when you need to fix your smudged mascara from the night before. They also come in a great, compact size. Beauty Fixation Makeup Remover £4.99, available from <a href="http://www.boots.com/" target="_blank">Boots</a>.
If you're trying to cut your packing down to just one makeup item, a waterproof mascara is a must. It won't give you panda eyes if it pours with rain too. Revlon Mascara, £5.99 available from <a href="http://www.boots.com/" target="_blank">Boots</a>.
The Tangle Teezer hair brush is just the thing to help get rid of mud soaked hair. It detangles even the toughest of knots and adds shine to matted hair. Tangle Teezer, £10.20 available from <a href="http://www.tangleteezer.com/" target="_blank">tangleteezer.com</a>.
If a toothbrush and toothpaste seems like to much hassle, Lush's mint flavoured toothy tabs are perfect for those that are feeling a little lazy. Lush Tooth Tabs, £2 available from <a href="http://www.lush.co.uk/index.php" target="_blank">Lush</a>.
Betsey Johnson has teamed up with Tweezerman to create a limited edition range of tweezers. They're the perfect beauty staple. Bestey Johnson for Tweezerman, available from <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">Harrods</a>.
Cover up with an SPF tinted moisturiser. It will hide any blemishes you'd rather not show and will come in handy if you're lucky on the weather front. Nivea Visage Tinted Moisturising Cream, £3.07 available from <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/" target="_blank">Superdrug</a>.
Whether you're taking off your makeup or you're just in need of a quick freshen up, a pack of face wipes tops any beauty essentials list. Simple Cleansing Wipes, £2.99 available from <a href="http://www.simple.co.uk/categories/our-product-packs-51.aspx" target="_blank">Simple</a>.
Last but not least, don't forget the deodorant. Try Dove's new Beauty Finish roll-on. Dove Beauty Finish roll-on deodorant, £1.95 available from <a href="http://www.boots.com/" target="_blank">Boots</a>.