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Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer

Beauty goodies just as hot as the live music you'll be jamming to all summer long.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Festival Beauty

Beauty goodies just as hot as the live music you’ll be jamming to all summer long. We’ve broken downt the beauty essentials for every music festival you’ll be attending this year.

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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WEN Cumber Basil Tea Eau de Parfum

A quintessential spring scent infused with cucumber, nerolia and basil notes. It’s the perfect compliment to a day in the sun.

$89, at chazdean.com

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Crowns By Christy

You can’t head to Coachella without a flower crown; and, it doesn’t get much better than a gorgeous headpiece constructed of fresh blooms.

Price available upon request at crownsbychristy.com.

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Beyoncé X Flash Tattoos

Nothing says Coachella Bella like a metallic gold temporary tattoo. This collection inspired by Beyoncé has all of flower child glam you’ll need for both music-filled weekends in the sun.

Beyoncé X Flash Tattoos ($28, at sephora.com)

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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If you’re a Coachella Bella

Flower crowns, fragrance and skin are your main concerns while you jam to tunes from your favorite artists under the warm California sun.

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder Lip Flip Shade Transformer

You’ll need a lipstick to match your mood. This hydrating balm goes on clear over your favorite lipstick to brighten and customize any hue.

 The Estée Edit by Estee Lauder Lip Flip Shade Transformer ($22, at sephora.com)

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Fresh Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30

Don’ forget about your SPF while you’re lounging under the sun. This Fresh Sugar Sport stick is water-resistant and easy to carry in your bag.

 Fresh Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30 ($25, at sephora.com)

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Pinrose Merry Maker Fragrance

With notes like nectarine, grapefruit and rose, you really can’t go wrong with this citrusy summer scent.

Pinrose Merry Maker eau de toilette  ($55, at sephora.com)

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Because You’re an ESSENCE Woman

You know we bring the glam when it comes to ESSENCE Festival— laid edges, dewy skin and all!

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Creme of Nature Perfect Edges Smoothing Balm with Argan Oil

Because laid edges are a must. And, if you subscribe to the ESSENCE Beauty Box, you received one in your box this month just in time for Festival! 

Creme of Nature Perfect Edges Smoothing Balm with Argan Oil ($4.69, at sallybeauty.com)

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Evian Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray

Keep your cool in the New Orleans heat with this refreshing facial mist.

 ($21 for a set of 3, at nordstrom.com)

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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MILK Makeup Matte Bronzer

Let your skin glow with this super convenient bronzing stick.

MILK Makeup Matte Bronzer ($24, at sephora.com)

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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If You’re a Governor’s Ball Beauty…

If you’re venturing out to Randall’s Island this summer for Governor’s Ball, you’ll need something shimmery, a tinted SPF and sheets to keep your skin matte.

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Kevyn Aucoin The Loose Shimmer Shadow

Brighten up your gaze with a subtle shimmer shadow. Double-up and use it as a highlighter if you like.

Kevyn Aucoin The Loose Shimmer Shadow ($29, at sephora.com)

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Festival Beauty
Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer
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Boscia Clear Complexion Blotting Linens

Oily skin never looks good in photographs. Stay selfie ready with these on-the-go blotting papers. 

Boscia Clear Complexion Blotting Linens ($10, at sephora.com)

Beauty Must-Haves For Every Festival on Your Radar This Summer