The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of the hottest musical festivals in the world. Without fail, numerous celebrities hit Coachella for day-to-night fun of music, arts, and fashion. Luckily, I got the chance to fly to sunny Indio, California, to enjoy a whole day of musical performances. Apart from dancing to the acts of great bands and bumping into well-known celebrities, I also learned a lot of Coachella beauty secrets – tried and tested by festival goers. Here’s my take on the Coachella beauty products that you should add to your loot this summer.
Murad Essential C-Day Moisture SPF30
Staying under the sun has extremely bad effects on your skin. Of course, for Coachella goers or anyone who loves festivals, you can’t really avoid being exposed to the harmful rays of the sun. Great thing there’s sunscreen. I’m currently hooked on the antioxidant-rich sunscreen, Murad Essential C-Day Moisture with SPF30. Like the lucky one that I am, I received this as a gift from my aunt in the UK, which she got from a beauty subscription box called LookFantastic. This doubles as a moisturizer as well. It’s so lightweight, but has a creamy texture with a barely there scent. I love its non-slippery finish that I can still apply makeup over it, without the heavy makeup feeling.
Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF30
Aside from sunscreen, moisturizers play an important role in keeping your skin well hydrated and protected even under the intense heat. Celebrity makeup artists swear by the latest Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream, which is why I’ve tried it out as well. This product is so lightweight that it feels like I’ve put nothing on. I also like that it immediately color corrects any pigmentation present on my face. The best part is I don’t even have to use bronzers because this instantly adds a natural glow to my skin.
Diorshow Iconic Extreme Waterproof Mascara
If there’s one makeup product I would never live without, I’d say mascara. With Asian eyes like mine, mascara makes my eyes pop without the need to go over the top. However, with the summer heat, finding suitable mascara that won’t melt and give you panda eyes at the end of the day is quite the challenge. Thankfully the Christian Dior gods have graced us with their waterproof mascara. My take on this product – the Iconic wand is so easy to use compared to other mascaras I’ve tried.
Stila Crush Lip and Cheek Stain – Pomegranate Crush
Gone are the days that you have to constantly reapply lipstick to keep your puckers colored throughout the day. Thanks to the revolutionary lip stain, your lips stay as colorful as you want them to be. My favorite lip stain for summer would have to be the Stila Crush Lip and Cheek Stain in Pomegranate Crush, which I’ve taken cue from Kristen Stewart, a frequent celeb favorite at Coachella.
Camille Albane After-Sun Mask with Marine Spring Water
After all the fun and excitement, it’s nice to get some much needed rest. Take it from celebrities who cool down after the Coachella festivities. Rather than taking a dip in the pool, I suggest jumping into the shower and using Camille Albane’s After-Sun Mask with Marine Spring Water right after. The mask feels rich and has a creamy texture that’s so easy to apply. I just love the scent it leaves on my hair, all thanks to its tiare flower and marine spring water ingredients.