The Best Festival Make-Up Ideas For 2023

Metal hardware, subtle neon liners and barely-there bases – this is the new way to do festivals

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by Sameeha Shaikh |
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With Coachella now in full swing, it's safe to say festival season is upon us – cue the endless celeb spamming of eccentric (and sometimes iconic) outfit, hair and make-up choices that have already begun to appear all over our social feeds. The double weekend festival set against Indio's dessert backdrop saw Rosalia, Bad Bunny and Frank Ocean grace the stage this weekend, and festival-goers marked the occasion with the very best of festival glam to match.

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Everyone from Alessandra Ambrosio to Hailey Bieber and Teyana Taylor pulled out the beauty stops for one of the world's biggest premier music festivals and the looks certainly set the tone for the summer-long festival season ahead which, on home soil, will include Latitude, Wilderness, The Great Escape and of course Glastonbury.

Whether you're looking for inspiration ahead of your visit or want a peak at the best looks coming out of current festivals, look no further than our edit of the festival make-up looks that need your attention now.

The Best Festival Make-Up Inspiration

Festival Make-Up Glitter

Glitter will always be a go when it comes to festivals and while it may seem intimidating at first, the new grown up ways to wear glittermakes sparkling a breeze. Kali Uchi's subtle but powerful shimmer at Coachella was an ethereal take on shimmer make-up.

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.

Colourful Festival Make-Up

Alessandra Ambrosio is somewhat a resident festival goer and you can tell. Her looks at Coachella 2023 have been vibrant and colourful and that includes her eyes. This look sees hues of pink and blue coat her lids.

Festival Face Metal

We adore Teyana's use of architectural jewellery and metal hardware which is not the first thing that springs to mind when you think of festival make-up. Her accessories bring a whole new edge to traditional looks.

Neon Eye Liner

Colourful eyeliners in shades on neon green, blue and yellow are commonplace at festivals but Hailey Bieber's recent look at Coachella 2023 proves even subtle colouring can speak volumes.

Ultra Glam Festival Make-Up

While some reach for glitter, gems and coloured liner, others like Saweetie go all out on the glam, sticking to their go-to make-up looks which let outfits, hair and nails do the talking.

Easy Festival Make-Up

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Visiting Coachella 2023 at the weekend, Kylie Jenner opted for a barely-there 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.

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