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Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget 

Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget
Heat Proof Makeup ESSENCE Fest
By Siraad Dirshe · Updated October 23, 2020
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ESSENCE Festival is a week away and that means it’s time to finalize our packing list. The one thing we don’t want you to forget is sweatproof beauty essentials. You know, those beauty products that keep you looking calm, cool and collected in the Nola heat. We’ve rounded-up several budget-friendly products you shouldn’t forget at home this year! 

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Cantu Natural Hair Styling Gel Stay Extreme Hold

This gel stands up to the even the worst humidity and sweat. So it will certainly get you and your curls through ESSENCE Fest.

Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget
available at Walmart $6.02 Buy
02
Curls Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste

Keeping edges laid is a must during a day full of events, and this paste does just that.

Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget
available at Walmart $7.94 Buy
03
La-Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water

The best way to beat Nola heat? This pocket-sized fine mist.

Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget
available at Walmart $10.01 Buy
04
Maybelline Volum’ Express The Colossal Big Shot Waterproof Mascara

The best way to avoid raccoon eyes throughout the day is to opt for waterproof mascara instead of regular.

Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget
available at Walmart $6.94 Buy
05
Milani Make It Last Setting Spray-Prime + Correct + Set-Make It Last

Before heading out for the day, use a setting spray to keep things in place from AM to PM.

Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget
available at Walmart $8.97 Buy
06
Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Un-Nude Liquid Lipstick

Who wants to wear a sticky gloss during 90+ degree heat? Instead, opt for a matte that stays in place all day.

Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget
available at Walmart $7.94 Buy
07
NYX Professional Makeup Shine Killer Primer

Primer is the golden makeup key to beating the extreme heat. Put it one before makeup to ensure makeup stays put.

Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget
available at Walmart $13.97 Buy
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wet n wild Photo Focus Eyeshadow Primer, Only A Matter of Prime

If creating attention-grabbing eye looks is your forte make sure to double up on eye primer like this one.

Ready for ESSENCE Fest? These Are the Budget-Friendly Sweatproof Beauty Products You Shouldn't Forget
available at Walmart $4.68 Buy