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Rules For Packing Your Bag For Music Festivals: What Six Beauty Editors Are Bringing To Coachella
Coachella's next week and that means crop tops, sunglasses, and cut-offs are already making their way into our favorite stores. This means that it's definitely not too early to take a crash course in music festival packing 101. What should you pack for a music festival? Bustle and Juicy Couture Fragrances have got you covered. Our writers and editors are here to guide you through the rules for packing a bag that will keep you looking good, staying cool, and focusing on the music at Coachella...or any music festival!
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Rule #1: SPF And On-The-Go Makeup
“For an outdoor music festival, proper skincare is way more important than piling on makeup. I pick as many products as possible with SPF, then focus on concealer, lip balm, and blush in stick form — it’s easier to swipe on in between sets! And, of course, you need plenty of dry shampoo; no one wants to waste precious music listening time washing their hair.”
— Kara McGrath, Fashion & Beauty Editor, @diosmioitskara
Batiste Dry Shampoo (Tropical), $7.99/tarte Maracuja Oil, $46/Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum, $80/Benefit They’re Real! Mascara, $23/Boots No 7 Protect And Perfect Intense Day Cream SPF 15, $23/Fresh Sugar Cherry Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15, $22.50/Dr. Jart V7 Cleansing Foam, $24/Emi Jay Printed Hair Tie, $13 for 5/Revlon Photo Ready Instafix Makeup, $11/tarte Cheek Stain, $30/La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Sunscreen Lotion Spray, $36
Rule #2: Pack To Keep Cool
“The battle of being outside in the summer is all about staying fresh and under control. So the summer sun doesn’t get the best of me, I like to carry cooling cloths and a fragrance to battle sweat and odor. Of course I also carry an SPF, and to help my makeup last: a brow gel, touch-up powder, and a setting spray. And for a music festival? Can’t forget that statement lip. Plus my favorite fragrance because who wants to smell bad? ”
— Miki Hayes, Fashion & Beauty Writer, @belleamiki
Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths, $4/MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skin Finish Natural, $32/Real Techniques Powder Brush, $10/Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel, $22/Hair Accessory bobby pins (from Japan), Twistband hair tie, $10.50/Clarins Multi-Protection Sunscreen, $41/Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray, $30/theBalm Read My Lips Lipgloss (in Pow), $15/Benefit They’re Real Mascara, $24/Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Perfume, $72
Rule #3: Lightweight Supplies
“I bring mostly products that have SPF, as well as products that are easy to tote around and apply (such as those in small tube or stick packaging). Fiber mascara, and shine blotting sheets are also essential for looking fresh instead of sweaty.”
— Kelly, Fashion & Beauty Writer, @goldfish27
Warby Parker Madison Sunglasses, $95/bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, $29/Pur-lisse Daily Moisturizer SPF 30, $55/Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base, $22/e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit and Shiner Eraser Sheets, $1/Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Face & Body Stick SPF 70, $11/Ulta Super Stretch Fiber Mascara, $10/Revlon PhotoReady Insta-Fix Makeup Stick, $11/Lipstick Queen Hello Sailor, $25
Rule #4: Less Is More
“Instead of packing my purse with tons of different things, I like higher-end products that make a major difference in my skincare. A face mist, some coverup, lip treatment, and, of course, deodorant, are really all you need for a great weekend.”
— Sara Tan, West Coast Fashion & Beauty Editor, @saratan
Glossier Soothing Face Mist, $18/Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion Compact, $60/Benefit They’re Real! Push Up Eyeliner, $24/Blistex Lip Medex, $1.59/Mizon Correct Combo Lipgloss, $11.99/Origins Pinch Your Cheeks, $14/Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil, $23/Secret Outlast Protecting Powder Deodorant, $7.47
Rule #5: Always Mix It Up
“For a festival, it’s important to have a balance of basics for your skin (face wash, makeup wipes, sunscreen, primer, waterproof mascara), while also adding colorful statement options — nail colors, bright lip glosses — to the mix. And, of course, top it off with your signature scent!”
— Olivia Muenter, Fashion & Beauty Writer, @oliviamuenter
RGN AHA Exfoliating Cleanser, $29/Neutrogena Clear Face SPF 30 Sunscreen, $9.59//Essence Get Big Waterproof Mascara, $3.99/Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Sizzle, Smashbox Lipgloss in Coquette, $20/Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Perfume, $72/Neutrogena Makeup Wipes, $8.99/NARS Highlighter (albatross), $30/NARS Bronze/Blush Duo (Orgasm/Laguna), $42/Essie: Strut Your Stuff/Style Hunter/Cute as a Button, $8.50/Urban Decay Pore Perfecting Complexion Primer Potion, $31
Rule #6 : Stay Moisturized
“When I’m at a music festival, my beauty routine priority is to keep both my hair and face moisturized. So when I do wear makeup, I keep it minimal — a bold lip, light powder and basic mascara and liner. And, of course, you can’t go wrong with baby powder — the stuff is magic, especially if and when you’re skipping showers.”
— Marie Southard, Associate Fashion & Beauty Editor, @mariesouthardospina
Sea Spray, $13/R&B Hair Treatment, $23/Ultrabland Cleanser, $17/Vanishing Cream Moisturizer, $43/Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact, $44/Estee Lauder Double Wear Compact, $40/Benefit They’re Real Mascara, $23/MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick, $16/MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Kiss Me Quick, $20/MAC Penultimate Eye Liner, $20/Johnsons Baby Powder in Travel Size, Local Pharmacy/Vick’s Vapor Rub, Local Pharmacy/Avigail Adam Tiara, Varied Price/Hair Roller, Local Pharmacy
