the tiny atelier: Look Your Best At The Fest - Summer Festival Beauty Guide

Following on from The Tiny Atelier Summer Festival Fashion Guide here's a look at the beauty essentials that should make up any festival goers kit.

If you're wanting a pre-fest tan I'd highly recommend St Moritz spray (around £3 - available from TJHughes, Bodycare, Home Bargains and online here). I've tried multiple tanning products of varying price points with huge variants in success but St M has always delivered an even tan and is super easy to apply due to the product going on coloured (so you'll be well aware if you've missed a spot). It also comes in a mousse formula which is just as good but the spray leaves you with a more natural glow that will easily last for a long weekend.

TIP: For application I'd recommend standing in the bath or shower and DEFINITELY use a mitt!

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For the festival itself you need a collection of products that are both multi-functional and easy to apply. I think we can safely assume that any 3 step cleansing routine is out the window so for whipping off make up and dirt at the end of a long day go for face wipes to do the job in double quick time. ROC cleansing wipes are pricier than most, at £6, but thoroughly clean off even waterproof make up, are alcohol free so leave your skin feeling moisturised and the textured wipe acts as a light exfoliator. I have sensitive skin and have never had any sort of reaction or flair up with ROC.

TIP: Keep your eyes peeled for the Boots free with purchase £5 off vouchers now and stock up before the festi-season really kicks in!

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Another fantastic all-rounder of a product is Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream. Again it's more expensive than say Vaseline (£25 from Boots) but you definitely get your money's worth (I've had mine about 6 years and it's still going strong). Use as a lip balm, moisturiser, sunburn soother and to tame flyaway hairs. I've got friend's addicted to this after letting them try mine as it's results are amazing.

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Obviously you'll have packed your SPF of choice but using a heavy body sun protectant on your face can lead to blocked pores and break outs. Instead, go for a product tailored for facial skin but with a slight tint meaning you can skip on base...

Clinique's City Block is SPF20 and also acts as a make-up primer, leaving a light trace of colour. This is the BEST sun block I have ever used and for someone who wears foundation all the time it's a pretty big thumbs up that I've never felt I needed to after using it. You can also buy this product in a SPF 40 (Super City Block) both for £15.50.

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So, even with your bronzed skin you may still want to rosy glow on your cheeks. Clearly you can't be packing your MAC brushes so try a gel blusher which can also double as a lip tint...

Topshop's Lip & Cheek Tint in Bitten Berry (£7) is a translucent cherry red gel formula which doesn't feel drying and is fool proof to apply. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly.

TIP: Make sure you've got a face wipe ready to clean your fingers - remember this is a stain!

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Unless you've found your holy grail mascara already (it's taken me at least a decade) try Boots 17 Wild Curls Mascara (£6.29)...

Available in Wildest Black, Black & Brown I'd plump for Waterproof Black (the non waterproof versions have a tendency to smudge throughout the day) for a non clumpy slick of colour that won't budge.

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With limited make-up application time and lack of a full length mirror and tools, skip the eyeliner. But if you still want a little colour on your lids go for easy to apply neutrals...

Urban Decay's Half Baked (£13) is a great nude with a hint of shimmer. The 'subway token' packaging is also nice and sturdy so there's little chance it'll shatter at the bottom of your bag.

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For a little touch of glamour, why not take tips from Lily Allen who goes all out on the eyes when it comes to her Festival performances...