With one of the biggest festivals of the year kicking off, women all over the country will be packing their bags to head to Stradbally.
While most people will be packing their tent, body glitter and booze, it’s important to remember the beauty essentials that will help you stay looking and feeling fresh the whole weekend.
If you’ve been before you’ll know that all that dancing, partying and playing can leave you looking tired and worse for wear, we’ve put together a list off four things that will help you looking great even of 30 minutes sleep!
Hair Care
Every festival fan knows that dry shampoo is the saving grace at a festival like Electric Picnic where the closest thing you’ll get to a bathroom is a portaloo. No matter how wrecked you are, you can spritz some shampoo into your scalp comb it through with your fingers, and you’re ready to go. So to ensure your mane remains mainstage worthy, Aussie have introduced a collection pick me ups in the form of the brand new Wash + Blow In A Can range, to tackle tired tresses. Let’s face it, there are a trillion more fun things to do at a festival than queuing up to shower and wash your hair!
A bold lip
Apart from the incredible live acts, the daring festival make-up can be one of the most fun parts of the weekend. You get the opportunity to go for a brave look you wouldn’t go for during your 9-5 or even on a Saturday night. Keeping up with this when you’ve had next to no sleep can be tough, but no matter how tired, or unskilled with makeup you are, you can muster up the energy to pop some colour on your lips. The Balm cosmetics have a range of 6 mini long-lasting lipstick liquids. The staying power is perfect for when you don’t want to have to keep reapplying your face, and the mini size means you can bop it into the smallest of bum-bags or the pocket of your shorts.
A skin pick-me-up
Lack of sleep and showering means tired eyes, dark circles and blemished skin. Instead of bringing a foundation, concealer and contour kit, get something that does it all. A panstick is perfect for quick and easy application without a brush or mirror. Smashbox have a foundation stick that comes with a light contouring stick on the other end, which means you’re don’t have to haul several different products down with you.
Deo for the BO
A lot of dancing and no shower equals lots of sweating. Deodorant is essential, opt for something long lasting so you don’t have to keep running back to the tent to freshen up. Nivea have an anti-perspirant spray that offers 48-hour protection. It also comes in a mini can which is perfect for packing when you have limited space. And it’ll set you back less than €2.