Let’s be real: festival season is basically a runway in the wild. Whether you're hopping fences at Coachella (kidding… kinda) or just there for the vibes, your makeup deserves its own spotlight. Think glowing skin, playful color, and long-lasting glam that actually survives the heat, the dancing, and the inevitable dust storm.
If you're packing your makeup bag and stressing about what to bring—don’t. We’ve got your full face covered with must-have picks from Laura Mercier that’ll keep you looking fresh from GA to VIP.
Let’s Start with Skin (duh)
Nobody wants to feel like their face is melting by noon. The move? A good base that looks like your skin, but better. Start with the Pure Canvas Primer Illuminating to get that glowy, glass-skin vibe before the sun even hits you. Then go in with Real Flawless Foundation—it’s super lightweight but still gives you that smooth, flawless finish. Aka: perfect for the “I woke up like this” look that actually took 20 minutes.
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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation
Limited Time! Save 20% off $65, 25% off $75, 30% off $85
All Eyes on You
Festivals are the time to go big. Play with color, add a little shimmer, and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. We’re obsessed with the Caviar Stick Eye Shadows—they glide on like butter and stay put all. day. long. Go for something fun like Celestial Noir or Aurora for that bold pop, or keep it cute with a neutral like Strapless for an easy desert glam look. Add a rhinestone or two if you’re feeling extra (you should be).
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Caviar Stick Eye Shadow - Celestial Noir
Limited Time! Save 20% off $65, 25% off $75, 30% off $85
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Caviar Stick Eye Shadow - Strapless
Limited Time! Save 20% off $65, 25% off $75, 30% off $85
The Set-It-And-Forget-It Moment
You already know the Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur Mini is that girl. This powder has your back when temps hit 90° and you're sweating through your cute crochet set. It blurs, mattifies, and somehow still lets your glow show through. Magic.
Pro Tip: Toss a mini or medium puff in your fanny pack for touch-ups between sets. You’ll look like you haven’t been standing in a dusty crowd for 6 hours straight.
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Translucent Loose Talc-Free Setting Powder Ultra-Blur Mini
Limited Time! Save 20% off $65, 25% off $75, 30% off $85
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An Essential Lip Moment
Festivals are the perfect excuse to play around with lip combos. A lip liner is essential for a lip combo that looks defined all day in the scorching sun. Try the Petal Soft Lipstick Crayon in Promenade—it’s a pretty pinky-nude that works with literally every look. Top it off with Lip Glacé in Rose Gold Accent for that juicy, glossy finish that’s giving “kissed by sunset” energy.
If you’re more of a lip balm girly, we see you—Tinted Lip Balm in Innocent is hydrating, lowkey, and so cute.
Fake That Festival Flush
Even if you didn’t catch the sunrise set, your cheeks can say otherwise, however festivals can be too hot for creamy products. Blush Color Infusion in Coastal Coral gives you that sunkissed, “I’ve been vibing all day” flush. Dab it on your cheeks, your nose, even your lips for a monochrome moment. Mix in a drop of Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer and thank us later. You’ll look like you just stepped off a beach in Ibiza, not a shuttle bus in Indio.
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Bronze Color Infusion
A multi-dimensional, talc-free bronzer duo with matte and shimmer shades.
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Finish it off with a little Face Illuminator in Indiscretion on the high points of your face. Glow like you mean it.
Festival Look Moodboard: The Laura Edit
- Eyes: Orchid or Tuxedo Caviar Stick
- Brows: Fluffed up with the Pomade + Powder Brow Duo
- Cheeks: Sun Drench TM Blush + Devotion Illuminator
- Lips: Plumberry Lip Crayon + Macaron Lip Glacé
- Energy: Ethereal + effortless + giving main character