Festival weekends can be brilliant — but let’s not pretend they’re easy on your skin. Long days, late nights, unpredictable weather and questionable sleep setups all take their toll. So when space is limited and showers are optional, it pays to pack products that do more than just look good on a shelf. From hard-working skincare to clever multitaskers, these beauty essentials are designed to keep you feeling refreshed, protected and (mostly) put-together.

1. Green People Eucalyptus & Mint Shampoo Bar 

What: Plastic-free and impressively long-lasting, this solid shampoo is tailor-made for low-maintenance haircare on the move. The eucalyptus and mint blend offers a brisk, wake-you-up scent that cuts through festival fog. Plus, there’s no risk of leakage in your rucksack: just lather, rinse, and go.

Price: £16.50 (50g)

2. Faith in Nature Natural Orange Soap

What: This cheerful bar of citrus sunshine is a must-have for your morning wash. Bursting with essential oils and natural fragrance, it’s a refreshing way to clear away last night’s glitter (or sins). Biodegradable and palm oil-free, it’s kind to the earth and your skin.

Price: £3.49 (100g)

3. Delhicious Migh-Tea Moisture Multipurpose Balm

What: It soothes, smooths and saves; from cracked lips to wild hairlines, this balm has your back. Infused with tea-based antioxidants and natural oils, it’s a pint-sized powerhouse. Keep it handy for anything that squeaks, chafes, flakes or frizzes.

Price: £9.95 (50g)

4. Tisserand Aromatherapy Sleep Routine Kit

What: Getting proper sleep in a field is a tall order, but this soothing duo might just help. With lavender, chamomile, and a reassuringly grown-up scent, the rollerball and mist are an olfactory sigh of relief. Think of it as your calming ritual after the chaos of a headline set.

Price: £12

5. Q+A Caffeine Eye Serum

What: Festival mornings can be unforgiving, but this caffeine-powered eye serum is your ticket to looking semi-human. Lightweight, de-puffing, and cooling, it’s your under-eye pick-me-up after minimal sleep.

Price: £6.95 (15ml)

6. Green People Organic Sun Essentials Set 

What: Sun, sweat, and bugs – this travel-sized duo tackles all three. The scent-free SPF protects without clogging, and the after-sun cools while doubling as an insect repellent. Small enough to stash, powerful enough to protect.

Price: £20

7. FLUUS Fully Flushable Period Pads or Liners

What: Don’t get caught out. These fully flushable pads are a revolution. Comfortable, biodegradable, and festival-friendly, they take the stress out of cycle management on the go. Finally, a product that’s as thoughtful as it is practical.

Price: £6.75 for 12

8. Skin Choice Breakout Patch Classic (Travel Edition)

What: A sudden blemish is the least welcome kind of festival surprise. These discreet, travel-friendly patches are your overnight fix — calming redness and speeding up healing while you sleep.

Price: £7.99

9. Glow For It Glow Stick 

What: Why fake it when you can glow it? These creamy highlighter sticks deliver a soft, dewy radiance that looks like good lighting and great skincare had a baby. With four buildable shades – from pearlescent shimmer to sun-warmed bronze – they’re made for cheeks, lids, and anywhere you fancy a little lift.

Price: £12

10. BEAUTYPRO Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask

What: Sleepless nights, disco naps, and glitter-induced eye strain — festival fatigue shows up fast. Infused with collagen, Green Tea Extract, Aloe Vera, and Vitamins A & E, they hydrate, soothe and smooth in one go.

Price: £6