Festival beauty survival guide

Festival beauty survival guide

Click over the page for the festival must haves that\'ll help you through one of the best weekends of your life!

Plus, you could WIN £200 worth of festival essentials!

On The Spot

You haven\'t waited all year to have your festival weekend ruined by a blemish, so when spots strike (and on a festival diet of chips and booze, they probably will) you need to hit back hard and fast.

The quickest way to tackle a blemish is to reduce the inflammation that causes the redness. Witch Blemish Pen, £4.99, uses natural witch hazel to reduce redness and shrink spots in just two hours, all without drying your skin - and because it\'s pocket-sized, you can slip it in your bag and apply the invisible-looking gel as often as you need to until the spot\'s gone.

Eau To Go

Dry skies, good; dry skin, not so great. A few days of continuous sunshine combined with recurring trips to the cider bus can leave skin looking flat, dull and crepey - and then the thudding head sets in. And did you know that glitter-packed make-up and eyelash glue can dry out your skin even further? Moisturise from the inside out by carrying a bottle of water at all times - and making sure you drink it! And make downing a generous glass of H2o the first and last thing you do every morning and night. Eau so easy.

Clean Up Your Act

City pollution\'s got nothing on the grime that ends up stuck to your skin after the average day on a festival pitch, and when you\'re faced with a mile-long queue for a tap (and probably guaranteed a prime position next to the loos while you wait) a full cleanse and tone isn\'t an option. The next best thing? Witch Cleansing and Toning Wipes, £2.99, remove everything from mud to make-up in a couple of sweeps, and keep pores bacteria-free, making you less likely to wake up with a join-the-dots complexion.

Hide And Heal

When you\'ve done all you can and a spot still sneaks through, your only option is to run for cover - and that means a good concealer, not spending the rest of the weekend under canvas. Make it something that treats as well as hides the offending blemish, and try Witch Concealer, £4.99. It\'s creamy and blendable so easy to apply even by the light of a torch, and contains witch hazel and tea tree extracts to fight the bacteria at the root of the problem.

Hit The Bottle

There\'s nothing rock and roll about sunburn, so don\'t even think about leaving your tent without a bottle of sunscreen. A factor of at least 15 with UVA and UVB protection will prevent burning in the short term and lines and wrinkles in the long run. Sprays and gels are the quickest to apply, but re-application every couple of hours is key - or try one of the new long-lasting formulations that need just one dose in the morning and protect all day. And when you\'re applying on the go, make sure you get well under any tricky shoulder straps and sandal thongs, as these are the bits that often get missed.

Faux Glow

A quick swirl of bronzer is the best way to perk up a morning-after pallor - as well as giving skin an instant glow; the warm, golden tones can make eyes seem brighter and whiter. And if you dust it over your temples and eyelids too, you won\'t need a full face of make-up - just add mascara and you\'re all set. For skin-friendly benefits, choose a cream formulation or a powder with hydrating properties, and look for subtle golden flecks for after-dark sparkle.

Lip Service

The skin on your lips is thinner than anywhere else on your face or body, so can burn fast. An SPF-boosted lipstick, gloss or tinted balm gives colour and protection in one shot, and is the easiest way to reboot your look on the go. Fresh reds and shocking pinks look cool and summery when the rest of your make-up is kept to a minimum - or wear with a bare face for easy festival chic.

WIN!

To get you festival ready this summer Witch is offering five lucky winners £200 worth of festival essentials each, including Witch skincare. To enter go to witchskincare.com

Witch skincare products are available to buy at selected Boots, Tesco, Superdrug, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons, Waitrose and good independent chemists.