Best makeup ideas for festivals this summer

Collecting wristbands from different music festivals has become the latest cultural passport among younger generations. Music tourism has become a phenomenon in the last few summers: Primavera Sound, Mad Cool Festival, Arenal Sound... However, the mass concert experience starts a few months before the speakers burst into life.

From when the tickets are bought, a meticulous planning process kicks off, in which everything matters: outfit, hairstyle, and obviously our makeup. In this context, finding the best festival makeup ideas is key to fitting into that atmosphere of freedom and creativity that defines iconic events such as Coachella.

We are going to outline the main trends so that you’ll be sure to be a shining success this summer. Take note!

Festival makeup inspiration for women according to your style

The festival makeup universe for women is as broad and wide as music genres themselves. Let's take a look!

• For minimalist lovers. If you want a simple festival makeup look, but with high impact, the clean look will be your best choice. It consists of well-hydrated skin, eyebrows brushed upwards and a minimalist graphic liner in neon shades. You know what they say: less is more.
• For bolder looks (colorblock effect). The eyelid can be a canvas with the rainbow technique. It consists of applying three bright eyeshadow colours (such as green, pink and blue, for example) directly on your eyelids, without fading. A fantasy touch for those who consider festival makeup as an expression of their artistic side.
• For nostalgic Grunge fans. The classic smokey eye look is reinvented. This season's smokey eye look moves away from black to embrace fuchsia, turquoise and electric blue faded on the entire eyelid and topped off with a well-defined black waterline and infinite lashes.

Looks with glitter to dazzle at festivals

Going to an event of this type without some sparkly on your face is an unthinkable sin today. Makeup with glitter is no longer considered to be eccentric, but rather it has become the official dress code for this season.

Having said that, we do need to bear in mind that experts recommend only using cosmetic festival glitter makeup and specific sealing gels for skin to avoid skin problems, while steering clear of glitter that can cause eye irritation.

To achieve that dazzling look with our festival makeup we yearn for, today’s trend sets out two clearly-defined paths:

1. Strategic subtleness. If you are not a festival glitter makeup fan, you only need to apply a few small touches on your cheekbones, just where the sun strikes your face at dusk, and voilà!
2. The creative mosaic. True mosaics can be designed using face gems and strass stickers around our eyebrows or under our eyes. Furthermore, transparent paint that glows in the dark has become the latest trend to stand out when night falls.

To highlight the fact that this trend has broken down all gender trends, festival makeup for men is coming on strong, with some subtle touches of glitter on the chin, temples or cheekbones, proving that some sparkly is a universal language - and why shouldn’t it be?

Blusher and eyeshadow to set off your makeup

The secret to good festival makeup is to use products that withstand everything: whether heat or movement.

1. Eyeshadow: the reign of Maxi Cat Eye.

The black line is a safe bet classic, but festival atmospheres require a little bit more. Professionals suggest first using a thin liner to draw the guiding line and then fill it in with a thicker one. The difference this summer? Dare to try with pink, electric blue or bright red liners to frame your eyes.

2. Blushers: draping technique

Blusher is now not only applied to our cheeks. For a genuine festival look, blusher goes from our temples and blends in with our eyeshadow. Peach and coral shades with golden flecks are perfect to simulate sun-kissed skin, and to confer a touch of freshness and energy to our face.

High impact lipstick for an irresistible festival look

When we have achieved a balanced look on the rest of our face, our lips now play a starring role. Well-groomed lips are a guarantee of success to give the finishing touch to any style.

• Classic red (matte). This instantly shows sophistication and can enhance a simple outfit in a matter of seconds. We recommend combining it with nude skin tones and subtle highlighter and liner.
• Vamp shades / Burgundy. This will confer a very nocturnal chic Gothic look, which is ideal for rock and indie music festivals.
• Gloss with sparkle. These glosses leave our lips looking juicy, fresh and thicker. They are the perfect choice to combine with looks featuring eye glitter.

Whether subtle sparkles with glitter or a high-impact colorblock look, festival makeup is the best tool to celebrate music, dazzle with an inner light, and make each concert unforgettable. Which one are you going to choose?