Festival season is synonymous with outlandishly bright beauty looks. Whether you’re headed for the muddy fields of Glastonbury or the sunny stage of Coachella, adventurous make-up is required! Festival season is the one time of year we get to don the glitter drenched, Euphoria-inspired looks we’ve been dreaming about all year, so don’t let the opportunity pass and come with us as we delve through the best festival-inspired beauty looks of all time.
From rhinestoned eyelids to metallic shadows, we’ve gathered the ultimate looks and products to inspire your festival make-up.
Colour Block
Bright shadows are a festival favourite and pair fantastically with the bold fashion looks you’re likely to sport all festival weekend. Inspiring us to dabble with a pop of colour, Kylie Jenner’s green and pink eye shadow combined two bold shades that are destined to have you standing out from the festival crowd this year. Kylie’s look features a block green shade on the lid and a bright pink under-eye. But, nothing is stopping you from choosing two other bold shades to match your own festival fit this year.
To achieve a bright eye look, Urban Decay’s ‘Wired’ Palette features bright yellows, pinks, and blues to get creative with and can even be used on the face, eyes, and body.
Metallic Dreams
If you want to dabble in OTT festival beauty without the mess of glitter and rhinestones, metallic shadows are a great way to get that festival sparkle without the hassle. Metallic eye looks are likely to be on influencers’ and celebrity’s festival beauty radars this season thanks to the launches of futuristic beauty brands like R.E.M Beauty, who have elevated the extraterrestrial and outlandish make-up trend recently.
Stars like Zendaya have served some iconic metallic beauty inspiration, the actress embraced hit-show Euphoria’s bright and festival-ready beauty looks with a purple, liquid eye. To recreate Zendaya’s glimmering purple eye, try some of the sparkling shades in Natasha Denona’s metallic pastel palette:
Daring Liner
If you love the bright eye look but are destined to be dancing the night away, you may need something a little longer lasting. Bright liner is the ideal way to get the glossy, neon cat-eye without worrying about your look fading throughout the hot summer festival.
MUA Isabelle Ikpeme’s bold yellow liner beauty would look staggering with a neon festival fashion look. To recreate her beauty artistry, try NYX Epic Wear Liner Sticks, lasting 36 hours and boasting 27 bold shades, this product is a festival make-up must-have!
Bold Lip
If bright eye looks aren’t for you, a bold lip is another achievable way to make your beauty look festival ready. Sorina’s orange lip and bold contour creates the perfect ‘goddess’ style look that’s perfect for summer.
To recreate Sorina’s orange-themed glow, try Hermes refillable lip in a creamy matte formula with an nude themed palette like Anastasia Beverly Hills Palette You Glad?
Sheer Shimmer
Or, if you’re seeking a nostalgic look this festival season, Rihanna’s metallic green eyes and brown over-lined lips are a great way to incorporate some 90s beauty inspiration into your look. Try a brown lip crayon like Kylie Jenner’s ‘Kendall Lip Crayon Set’ with a bold palette like Huda Beauty Wild Obsession Python palette.
Like a Diamond
Rhinestone eye looks are likely to be one of the most popular beauty looks at this year’s festivals thanks to the popular TV show Euphoria (which used Rhinestones notoriously). Dua Lipa’s rhinestone eye look flaunted silver gems across the eyelid, but the look can also be featured on the brow, inner eye, and the cheeks!
To get Dua’s rhinestone look, try Dolls Kill eye gem!
Double Dash
A luminous duo-toned eye is a creative and exciting take on festival make-up. To create a festival-ready two-toned eye, blend two glimmering eye-shadow shades, as demonstrated by MUA Rowi Singh. To get this look try bright palettes like Morphe X Nyane Fierce Fairytale Artistry.
Inner Corner
Bright inner corners are a more accessible and laid back take on the bright eye festival look. The look has been donned by stars like Gigi Hadid who sported a bright orange liner on her inner eye. The beauty look can feature in an array of neon, matte, or shimmering shades and is super easy to create!
To get Gigi Hadid look, try the combination of Natasha Denona mini Gold palette and the Natasha Denona Bronze palette !
Hair and Beauty
Bright beauty looks can also coordinate with your bold festival hair as shown by TikTok influencers like Linasha Kotawala. Coordinating her coloured liner with her royal blue hair, the influencer brings vivid festival beauty inspiration that’s easy to recreate.
Lime Crime’s Venus Liner is ideal for recreating this look:
Words By Olivia Booth
Featured Image Gerasim Kutsarov
