No wellies or blow-up mattresses here – this is your beauty survival guide. Letting your hair down and adapting your daily routine is all part of festival season, but just because you’re using portaloos doesn’t mean you’re allowed to resemble Ab Fab’s Edina by the end of Glastonbury. Most of our team are preparing for a festival visit, so we’ve picked out a handful of products to keep you covered, whether you’re actually at a festival or just in your back garden listening to the live coverage…
The lack of water means that dry shampoo is your new best friend – this one by Ojon is a BBx favourite. It sprays on completely clear, so you don’t have to worry about rubbing in white powder residue. Natural Soap Bark extract absorbs oil and impurities, leaving behind refreshed, full-bodied hair. Ojon Oil seals cuticles and builds the hair’s natural resistance to future damage.
Murad Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15
This colour-correcting moisturiser provides all day hydration with SPF 15 protection, perfect for those with easily irritated or sensitive skin. If you catch the sun, the Peppermint Leaf Extract instantly cools and relieves discomfort and stinging. The slight tint evens out dull (or hungover) complexions too!
Green People Sun Lotion SPF 15
Tackle sun protection the natural way with Green People’s organic, fair trade formulas. Packed with nourishing aloe vera and avocado, it’s suitable for the most sensitive of skins – even eczema and psoriasis. Slather this over your limbs for UVA and UVB protection while the super-smart tan accelerator boosts those tan lines.
Look out for multi-purpose make-up products that minimise space in your backpack. These gorgeous little pots contain a creamy, blendable colour for cheeks and lips, leaving behind a dewy glow. This universal pink shade can be applied using the handy mirror – just blend with your fingers.
Korres Pomegranate Cleansing Wipes
A deep cleanse with a good cleanser and wash cloth is no doubt your usual routine, but since access to water is limited, face wipes will do. These remove all make-up (even waterproof mascara) and are infused with pomegranate’s anti-oxidising and pore-toning properties, leaving skin refreshed and nourished. Korres’ ethos means they’re paraben, silicone and synthetic free too!
– Grace
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