From make-up marvels to body beautifiers, unlock your festival glow…
This article is sponsored by Schwarzkopf LIVE, Dove, TRESemmé, Shark, Hello Sunday, Too Faced, Bubble, Hawaiian Tropic, Simple & Wild
It’s our favourite time of year – festival season! Get ready as we take you through the ultimate festival-ready glow from head to toe. We’re talking everything from skincare staples to flawless make-up, sun-kissed tanning, and so much more.
Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or it’s your first time, we’ve got you covered with top tips and must-have products.
Let’s dive into this guide and make your festival experience shimmer and shine like never before!
Step 1: Pretty in pink
Try: Schwarzkopf LIVE Shocking Pink 093 Semi-Permanent Hair Dye
• Lasts up to 15 washes
• Semi-permanent hair dye
• For bleached blonde to light brown hair
Colour like no other this festival season with Schwarzkopf’s Shocking Pink Semi-Permanent Hair Dye. Whether you opt for intense colour by using the colour cream alone, create a soft pastel hue by mixing with conditioner, or mix multiple shades for a unique look, prepare to turn heads and stand out from the crowds!
Top tip: If you’re after a pastel shade, your hair needs to be very light blonde so pre-lighten if this isn’t your natural colour!
Step 2: Sun-kissed bliss
Try: Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Fair to Medium Self Tanning Body Lotion
• Size: 200ml
• Provides a natural-looking bronze glow
• Nourished-feeling skin for up to 72 hours
Want to get healthy-looking, sun-kissed skin without sun exposure? Dove has created a pampering lotion that gradually builds a bronzed look while moisturising skin. Plus, it’s quickly absorbed, so you can apply and enjoy the festival antics!
Top tip: Spending a lot of time in the sun? Apply a separate sunscreen product over the top once your skin is dry.
Step 3: Luscious locks
Try: TRESemmé Care & Protect Heat Defence Spray
• Size: 300ml
• Helps protect hair when blow-drying & straightening
• Seals in shine
Make sure your hair stays healthy and polished even at festivals with this professional-quality heat defence spray. Infused with a heat-activated complex, it shields hair during blow-drying and straightening, preventing brittleness and dullness. With consistent use, it reduces breakage by up to 82%.**
Top tip: For soft, shiny results, spray the heat protectant evenly through damp hair, use a brush to pull hair straight and blow-dry with a cordless hairdryer from roots to ends. No shower? Dipping your head in a bucket of water will do!
Step 4: Style icon
Try: Shark FlexStyle Limited Edition Malibu Pink 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer Gift Set
• Includes 5 stylers, clips & storage bag
• Rotate from dryer to styler
• No heat damage
Heading to a day festival? Or opting for a hotel over camping? This versatile hair styler is your perfect match. Effortlessly curl, straighten, volumise, smooth and define with its five styling attachments. Plus, you can ensure consistent air temperatures without the heat damage.
Top tip: If you are camping, be sure to use hairspray to secure your style in place over the weekend.
Step 5: Lock in your make-up look
Try: Hello Sunday The Illuminating One Glow Primer SPF50
• Size: 50ml
• With vitamin C & hyaluronic acid
• Lightweight moisturising primer
Partying all day and night? You need a primer that keeps your festival make-up looking flawless all day long. This Hello Sunday primer with SPF 50 is ideal for extended protection against UVA and UVB rays, pollution and blue light.
Top tip: Use it as a base before make-up or on its own for a stunning glow that lasts!
Step 6: Lust-worthy lashes
Try: Too Faced Better Than Sex Doll-Size Mascara
• Size: 4.8g
• Cruelty-free, vegan* formula
• Conditions lashes during & after use
Your favourite mascara, in a travel-sized version! This unique formula thickens, lengthens and curls lashes after just one coat. The hourglass-shaped brush ensures every lash is coated, delivering a flirty, fluttery, full layer of long-lasting lashes.
Top tip: Swipe on three coats for the most luscious, dramatic, volumised lashes possible! If not at a festival, when else?
Step 7: On-the-go skin refresher
Try: Bubble Bounce Back Balancing Toner Mist
• Size: 55ml
• Spray on toner mist
• Suitable for all skin types
This toning mist instantly resets skin, boosting hydration while controlling mid-day shine. Simply throw it in your festival day bag for on-the-go toning. Formulated with sea water to mattify skin, niacinamide to help improve texture and radiance, and willow bark extract to help calm redness, it’s your ideal pocket-sized toning companion.
Step 8: Spritz & shimmer
Try: Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Coco Shimmer Edition Body Mist
• Size: 250ml
• Coconut & tropical berries scent
Nothing says ‘festival vibes’ like a bit of shimmer! This sweet-scented spritz features tropical notes of red berry, coconut and sandalwood, awakening your senses and ensuring you sparkle like the star you are.
Top tip: Spray onto your collarbone and wrists for the perfect summer glow!
Step 9: Overnight glow-getter
Try: Simple Protect 'N' Glow 72h Hydrating Gel Rest and Reset
• Size: 50ml
• Boosts skin’s renewal process overnight
• Free from artificial colours & perfume
Just because you’re at a festival, doesn’t mean you can’t wake up to revitalised skin! With brightening antioxidants, vitamins C and E and organic ginger root extract, this Simple moisturiser boosts your skin's natural renewal process overnight for a glowing, soft and smooth complexion.
Top tip: After gently cleansing your face, massage the product into your skin every evening just before bedtime for a dewy glow by morning!
Step 10: Festival freshness
Try: Wild Limited Edition Case and Coconut Refill
• Size: 40g
• Includes 1 limited edition case & 1 deodorant refill
• Vegan formula*
When you need a festival freshen up, reach for this refillable natural deodorant. Its sleek and stylish deodorant applicators are reusable and made from durable aluminium and recycled plastic. Plus, it’s gentle on skin and offers maximum sweat security – so you can dance the night away with added confidence.
Now that you’re equipped with all the essentials for a top-to-toe festival glow, it’s time to put them into action. Remember to enjoy every moment at your festival and create some unforgettable memories along the way! For more inspo, head to the festival hub.
