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Festival Makeup Ideas: 25 looks to recreate at this summer's music festivals

Get inspired by these high-impact festival beauty looks...

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Updated: June 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024, 3:00 PM GMT+1

Gearing up for festival season is practically a full-time job. From navigating dizzying online ticket queues to perfecting your packing list, festival-going is for the organisational elite.

Naturally, hitting up the main stage and elbowing your way to the front calls for donning your most extravagant 'fit – and you'll need a makeup moment to match.

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Festival beauty is a total joy. After all, what other occasion demands a level of glitz that would make a disco ball spin with envy?

How do I make my 'Festival Makeup' last all day?

Erring on the side of caution? Not in our book. We're staving off the rain with a dose of fiery optimism. A blast of sun will make your weekend sing, but it could wreak havoc with your makeup. Enter: our staying power saviours.

Girl wearing yellow eyeshadow and gems — A festival presents the perfect opportunity to go all out

Primer and setting spray ought to be the bookends of your festival makeup routine. After applying your SPF (zero excuses – festivals are sunburn hotbeds), apply the former to create a super smooth canvas for your makeup to grip onto. Once you're satisfied with your look, seal it in place with a mist of setting spray. This helps to lock everything down, ensuring that neither sweat, humidity, nor tears (it's a safe safe - no judgement) will disrupt your makeup.

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What makeup is good for a Music Festival?

Suffice to say, you'll be enjoying yourself to the max and that may not leave heaps of time for makeup application. Impact is key – think about what will pack a punch without requiring too much skill.

Purple eyeshadow makeup — Gems and iridescence go together like a dream

Face gems are a festival beauty classic, and those of the built-in adhesive variety demand very little effort, often even coming with an illustration to help you with gem arrangement. If Face Lace isn't already on your radar, rectify the situation immediately.

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For those keen to champion brights, there are heaps of coloured mascaras and poppy eyeliners out there right now. 3INA, Kiko and MAC are all on hand to satisfy your colour fix.

But if all else fails, breathe easy, safely assured in the knowledge that you can always bedeck yourself in glitter.

Hello! Fashion shares the best festival makeup ideas to recreate this summer:

25 Easy Festival Makeup Ideas:

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Chrome Studs

Iridescent studs packed around the eye socket and raining down over the face is the ideal way to make a statement, layered over a fresh, minimal base.

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Pearly Queen

A dazzling combo of bold, bushy brows and playful pearl accents dancing above the eyes is chic for any festival. Winged eyeliner adds drama, while rosy blush gives cheeks a flirty flush.

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Starry Eyed

This festival makeup is all about cosmic curatedness. Sparkly star stickers twinkle on the cheeks, paired with a golden glow and soft pink lips. Sometimes less is more.

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Oopsy Daisy

This daisy makeup is pure floral fun for seventies style fans. Bright orange eyeshadow pops, surrounded by cute white daisy decals. Soft blush and peachy lips add a fresh, flirty vibe to this blooming beauty look.

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Stardust

This makeup is a starry delight. Glittery pastel stars beam across the face, creating a dreamy intergalactic vibe. With sparkling lips and a celestial glow, this look is pure Bowie-approved magic.

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Green Queen

Want a look that will instantly turn heads? Bright lime green eyeshadow pops against bold lashes, while perfectly sculpted brows frame the face. Nude lips and a flawless finish make this look a fierce yet fun neon masterpiece.

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Glitter Lashes

Did somebody say disco? These glittery lashes are giving major dazzle, and we can't get enough.

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Woman with disco sparkle purple eye makeup

Diva Sparkles

For unadulterated diva energy, this look featuring a hypnotising blend of purple and silver glitter is the one.

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Glossy Lids

Fuss-free chic? Glossy, iridescent lids with matching lips screams 'I am a bit too cool to be here.' Duh.

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Woman with pink eyeshadow and glittery studs

Pink Gem Wash

A hazy wash of pink with a smattering of gems? It's giving off-duty Barbie, and we're into it.

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Heart Rhinestones

Face gems are a super easy way of infusing your look with an element of dazzle. Opt for hearts for a playful, saccharine feel.

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Woman with teal and purple chrome makeup

Mint and Purple Chrome

Early risers can afford to go more elaborate, showing off their technical skills. Combining flashy mint with pops of purple, this look is serving pure mermaidcore vibes.

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Tiger Lids

Animal obsessives will adore this tribute to the timeless tiger. Go in with a dusty orange shade and mimic the stripes with felt tip liner.

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Retro Swirls

All about Swinging Sixties psychedelia? This purple-centric look featuring vibrant swirls on the lids is seriously groovy.

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Woman with dark eye makeup with silver and black gems

Dark Sparkles

For moodier depth that still feels calculated and cool, go for grey smoke and crystal accents.

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Woman with rainbow eyeshadow and white liner over the top

Rainbow Brights

Vibrant and joy-inducing, rainbow shades feel very in line with the festival spirit.

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Blue Gems

Aqua, cerulean and azure, assorted glitzy blues can be really effective at making the eyes pop.

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Woman with thick black eyeliner and neon flower accents

Neon Flowers

A black base with luminous accents is a great way to put a striking spin on the negative space look.

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Woman with grey smokey eyeshadow and face gems

Y2K Shimmer

Channel the It-girls of the 2000s, and lean into Y2K. The frosted lips trend is not for the fainthearted, but it makes for a seriously standout pout.

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Woman with purple eyeliner with face gems dotted around

Purple Power

Emphasise graphic shadow shape with scattered delicate gems.

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Quirky Butterfly

Another beautiful option if you have a steady hand, this butterfly design is super cute.

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Pale Graphic Liner

Wanting to keep things abstract and effortless? Opt for flowy liner in soft white or a dusty pastel shade.

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Woman with sharp colourful cut crease makeup

Vibrant Cut Crease

Stunning and graphic, this multi-coloured cut crease looks beautiful alongside sweeping cat-like liner.

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Diamante Clusters

For a really pretty summer look, go for warm bronze tones over the eye. Add sparkly clusters for a sense of occasion, and you're ready to hit up the main stage.

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Double Trouble Liner

Keep your skin dewy and fresh, and raise the stakes with a graphic dual liner moment.

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