Now that the famous Coachella has been and gone, it's safe to say festival season is upon us – cue the endless celeb spamming of outdoor-friendly outfit, hair and make-up choices that have already begun to appear all over our social feeds. Proving it always leads the way, the double weekend festival set against Indio's dessert backdrop saw Charli XCX and Tyla grace the stage and festival-goers marked the occasion with the very best of festival glam to match! But now all eyes are now on the muddy runway known as Glastonbury, which will run from the 25th-29th June. Think undone hair, glittery lids, and shimmery blushes and the best festival outfits. The one time a year you can go OTT with your makeup and have no one bat an eyelid. This year, we’re seeing a mix of TikTok-fuelled trends and practical, long-wear formulas you’ll want in your kit. Whether you're looking for inspiration ahead of your visit, want to know what to pack, or after a peak at the best looks coming out of current festivals, we have festival make-up looks that need your attention now. From sunset blush to fluffy brows, here are the festival makeup ideas 2025 has blessed us with so far plus the products our beauty team genuinely love to recreate the look. Bookmark this we’re updating it all summer.
The Best Festival Make-Up Inspiration 2025:
Sunset Blush
Think warm, sun-drenched cheeks that sweep across the nose bridge a TikTok fave that mimics golden hour glow, Doechii here can be modelling the trend perfectly at this years Paris Fashion Week. Blush is universally flattering and looks amazing in low light or flash photography. Her look was done by Makeup by Chelsea, using Danessa Myricks Beauty, Lancome, Pat Mcgrath and Kiss products.
What the brand says: ‘With 4 stunning bronze and contour shades inspired by the iconic ‘blursh bronzed’ collection, you can effortlessly sculpt and define your features, achieving that sun-kissed allure you desire. The Curve Case also includes 4 familiar blush shades that add a touch of natural flush to your cheeks, leaving you with a rosy and youthful glow. Tailored to suit every skin tone, the Curve Case offers five variants for fair, medium, and deep skin, ensuring a perfect match for all beauties out there.’
What we know: The Made By Mitchell Curve Case is a versatile cream palette featuring blendable shades for contouring, bronzing, and blushing. Loved for its inclusive shade range and dewy finish, it’s a favourite among makeup artists and influencers.
Renee Washington, digital beauty and fashion writer says: ‘These palettes are everything. The pigment payoff is unreal, and the formula blends effortlessly, whether I’m going for soft glam or full-on editorial vibes. The travel-friendly packaging sealed the deal- it’s now a permanent fixture in my makeup bag.’
Clean girl
Glowy skin, barely-there base, brushed brows, exposed freckles, and balm on lips. Think ‘I woke up like this’ but on purpose. Why we love it’? Perfect for day to night transitions and layering SPF.
Best for darker skin tones
What the brand says: ‘The blur is real. Rihanna wanted to create a light coverage, easy-to-apply, flexible tinted moisturiser that instantly evens out your complexion and give a flattering blurred effect. Eaze Drop, with hydrating QuickBlur complex, is perfect for a no-makeup makeup look, or for when you want to look effortlessly put together. In 25 adaptable shade options for all.’
What we know: Fenty Beauty’s Eaze Drop is packed with HydraBlend complex, a mix of hydrating ingredients that keeps skin fresh while blurring texture. It’s oil-free, non-comedogenic, and perfect for a lightweight, skin-like finish that lasts through heat and humidity
Renee Washington, digital beauty and fashion writer says, ’I can't get enough of Fenty's Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint. It's like magic in a bottle. With 25 shades that actually consider undertones, finding my perfect match was a breeze. Plus, the blurring effect is amazing – it minimises my pores and evens out my skin tone in just a few drops. Whether I'm going for a barely-there makeup day or want a little more coverage, Eaze Drop builds beautifully without ever looking cakey. I love that it's comfortable in humid temperatures and maintains the same look throughout the day– win-win.'
Pros
- 25 shades
- Buildable light to medium longwear coverage
Cons
- Sometimes tricky to squeeze out
Gloss
Gloss is going nowhere especially at festivals. The latest formulas are non-sticky and super reflective. It makes every look feel finished, even if you’re only wearing SPF and lashes.
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What the brand says: ‘A fragrance-free, clear SPF50 lip balm, the one For Your Lips is enriched with shea butter and squalane to keep your pout protected & hydrated throughout the year.
Lock in hydration with The One For Your Lips' glossy, fragrance-free lip balm on its own for a natural finish, or over your favourite lip colour for a finishing layer of protection.’
What we know: The Hello Sunday bridges the gap between skincare and make-up. The non-sticky balm has a cocktail of moisture boosters including shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin e to soften chapped lips. The hero agent is the SPF 50 protection which keeps your lips shielded against UVA and UVB rays.
Renee Washington, digital fashion and beauty writer says: ‘No need to compromise if you’re a gloss girl. With this balm you can get the same shiny effect without having to dodge the sun. I use it in the same way I would a gloss; liner, layer with pink, and rub together. I find that it lasts a decent amount time without the need to reapply.’
Pros
- SPF50 protection
- Broad-spectrum defence
- Just like a gloss
- Non-sticky
- Hydrating
Cons
- Thick consistency
Bold Eyeshadow Festival Make-Up
Chloe Bailey is somewhat a resident festival goer and you can tell. Her looks at Coachella 2024 have been vibrant and colourful and that includes her eyes. This look sees hues of pink and purple on her lids, you’ll need to wake up early to recreate this same level of depth, but it will be worth it!
Festival Make-Up Glitter
Glitter will always be a go when it comes to festivals and while it may seem intimidating at first, there are new grown up ways to wear glitter which makes sparkling a breeze. Kali Uchis’ subtle but powerful shimmer at last year's Coachella, was an A-star take on soft glam make-up. Take your finger and lightly swipe on with a glittery palette of your choice.
What the brand says: 'High performance meets high-impact sparkle. Our viral shimmer eyeshadow is renowned for its micro-fine glitter that delivers a wet-look effect and vibrant, eye-catching shine. With up to 16 hours of wear, you get long-lasting brilliance and a smooth, silky texture that glides effortlessly onto the lids.’
What we know: Urban Decay’s 24/7 Moondust Eyeshadow has gone viral on TikTok for its ultra-sparkly, wet-look shimmer and high-impact payoff in just one swipe. The creamy, long-wear formula delivers serious sparkle without fallout, making it a festival must-have.
Pros
- Vegan formula
- Intense, multidimensional glitter finish
Cons
- Some shades can be patchy
Festival Flush
Blush is everywhere right now - thanks to a certain Miss Sabrina Carpenter who loves rocking the look. Her makeup artist, Carolina Gonzalez often uses Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in shades 62 and 53. Consider us sold.
What the brand says: ‘An illuminating, sheer liquid highlighter that can be used under, over, or mixed with your foundation for a dewy, lit-from-within glow.’
What we know: A weightless, dewy highlighter-meets-blush. Expect a natural-looking glow worthy of Sabrina.
Pros
- Nice applicator
- Multi-purpose
Cons
- Very light
Festival Make-Up With Gems
Gems and stones are a quick way to add edge, texture and definition in a way that can't necessary be achieved with your traditional make-up products. Take a leaf out of Camila Cabello's book and use them to create a magical and multidimensional impact. It's Patrick Ta approved. And so Glasto.
Festival Nails
Simple but striking, a neon mani (as shown on Hailey and created by Zola) is a must for festival season and is great summer nail inspo. Want to turn up the brightness of the colour at home? Opt for a base layer of white polish – it allows for a gorgeously dramatic ‘pop’.
What the brand says: ‘We’ve stolen the sun and bottled the brightness into this supersonic sunshine neon nail polish. Each high-performance shade is formulated with complex pigment designed without the need for a white activator. It’s the best fully pigmented neon formulation to date.’
What we know: This gorgeously vibrant neon green nail varnish is formulated for long-lasting professional level results. Apply in thin layers for quicker drying time.
Pros
- Vibrant pigment
- Smooth application
- Quick drying
Cons
- May chip faster than standard polish
Bow
Bows in your hair are the ultimate festival accessory. Take a cue from Indiyah and embrace a touch of coquette.
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This bow has a clip so you don't have to go through the trouble of creating a perfect bow. It's even satin so you can minimise snagging.
Festival Crimps
Ice Spice took her signature ginger look to new lengths for her 2024 Coachella debut. The swooping parting, vibrant hue and mega extensions are providing all the inspo. And better yet, turns out her hairstylist Kadiatou Tall was using affordable beauty brand göt2b - we're stocking up.
What the brand says: ‘Our iconic 21mm Mermaid Waver™ barrel is now available in our cute baby pink colourway! Unique 3 prong waver, for use with our Pick ‘N’ Mix wand handle, creates quick and easy waves.’
What we know: We’ve got every solution to start a hair revolution’, is the motto Mark Hill stands on. So mermaid-worthy crimps has never been easier thanks to this waver. Use pre-festivial and keep the style going with lashings of dry shampoo.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Affordable
Cons
- Reviews say it doesn't come with handle
Metallic Eye Liner
Colourful eyeliners in shades on neon green, blue and yellow are commonplace at festivals but we're throwing back to Hailey Bieber's look at Coachella 2023 which proves even subtle colouring can speak volumes.
Easy Festival Make-Up
Visiting Coachella 2024 Alessandra Ambrosio opted for a more low-key make-up look, which saw a departure from her flamboyant looks of the past. Relying on a fresh face and subtle glow that can withstand festival conditions makes this look one to watch. Just make up for the minimalism with some maximalist fashion choices.
Pink Smokey Undereye
Wearing pink? Get your makeup look to match. Drag a pink shadows on your lash line and a touch on the brow bone for balance.
Fun Hair
For a touch of fun and practicality at your next festival, don’t forget the butterfly clips! These beauties can secure flyaways or braids, and come in endless designs to match your outfit or festival vibes. Plus, they’re a playful way to add a pop of personality to any hairstyle.
Star Brows
Block out your brows with stars, for a fierce look that screams - I'm here. We’d suggest picking up an eyeliner with rich formula and a sharp tip, as this will have all your stars looking on point. To block out your brows find a concealer close to your skin complexion and set with a powder.
Neon Eyes
As we know eyeliner is a great festival must-have, and you can amp up your look with the bright colours too! This is the one time a year you can go full out with neon (without the odd stare), makeup artist Mikayla has gone for blue and green which go so well together. With a quick swipe you can infuse some festive vibes into your makeup.
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What the brand says: ‘Be bold with our Hi Vis Liquid Eyeliners, in a choice of four fearless shades for the ultimate bold eye look. The high pigment, liquid formula boasts a tapered brush for perfectly crisp wings in our brightest colours yet!’
What we know: The formula boasts a vivid blue hue, delivering intense colour payoff suitable for various eye looks. Its fine-tipped brush allows for precise application, enabling you to create everything from delicate wings to bold graphic lines. The eyeliner is part of Barry M’s Hi Vis Neon collection, which is known for its bright, eye-catching shades.
Pros
- Intense colour
- Affordable
- Precise application
Cons
- Potential smudging
Festival Make-up FAQs
How do I make my makeup last at a festival?
It starts with skin prep and setting sprays that don’t budge. We tested Urban Decay’s Hyaluronic Acid All Nighter Setting Spray - here’s why it’s worth packing.
What makeup should I bring to a festival?
Pack travel-sized essentials: tinted SPF, cream blush, waterproof mascara, brow gel, and a mini setting spray. Multipurpose sticks or pots (like blushes that double as lip tint) save space and time.
What’s the best base for festival makeup?
Opt for something light but buildable like a skin tint, BB cream, or even just concealer in key areas. Heavy foundation won’t hold up to sweat, sun, or dancing.
What’s the best way to remove makeup after a festival day?
Micellar water and biodegradable wipes are a great first step. Follow up with a hydrating cleanser or balm if you can to fully remove SPF, glitter, and long-wear products.
Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia UK's Beauty Writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..