5 Festival Beauty Products You Actually Need From Ulta Beauty
Here's some serious beauty inspo for your next festival look.
Festival season isn’t just a date on the calendar — it’s the beauty moment we wait for all year. Sure, face gems and full-glam glitter will always have a place in our hearts, but this time around, it’s more about the personal details. Think: bold, matte shadows that stay put, lip stains that actually survive the weekend, and unique touches that make your look feel effortlessly you and all found at our one-stop beauty destination, Ulta Beauty.
For content creator Lisa Ramos, this year’s vibe is all about mixing two styles you wouldn’t think go together, but totally do. “I chose this grunge-girly glam look because I’ve loved a touch of the grunge aesthetic since I was a teen,” she says. “Blending it with the glam girly side of me is such a fun way to express my creativity. Plus, it pairs nicely with the boho trend making a comeback — it’s honestly perfect timing!”
When it comes to keeping her makeup fresh under the sun, she has one golden rule: “Plan your look based on your skin type. I tend to get a little oily and sweaty in the sun, so I’m going for a matte finish that can hold up against the heat and the dancing,” she says.
Ramos brings her grunge-meets-girly-glam vision to life with these Ulta Beauty must-haves — longwearing, sweat-proof, and made for festival season. Consider these your festival beauty building blocks — how you use them is entirely up to you.
To start off Ramos’ signature brown lid, it’s all about a rich, matte brown liquid eyeshadow that delivers bold, lived-in color without creasing mid-set. “I apply it straight to my lid and blend it with my finger or a brush for that effortlessly smoky vibe,” she says. To make sure it lasts through the heat (and the headliners), she taps on a matching powder shadow to lock it in.
The shade of blush hits that sweet spot: Just enough of a rosy pop to pull the whole look together without feeling too pink or overdone. “It’s such a good color,” she says. “Since I’m going for that grunge-glam vibe, I wanted something flushed but still beautiful.”
Festival lips can be a lot to manage, but Ramos has a go-to trick that keeps her grunge-inspired glam vibe looking fresh without constant reapplications. “A good lip stain is crucial for all-day wear,” she says. “I always start by exfoliating my lips. This helps prevent peeling, which can mess with how the stain wears. Then I moisturize and let it fully dry before going in with the stain.” Once that’s set, she applies the pink stain all over, follows it up with a brown liner, and smudges it out for a cool, lived-in vibe. “Super easy — and it lasts,” she says.
Festival makeup needs to last, and Ramos doesn’t mess around when it comes to keeping her grunge-glam look in place. “Be generous with your setting spray — and if you’re in a rush, grab a fan to help it dry faster.” With this final step, her look stays locked in through all the dancing, sweating, and selfies.
Hair accessories are an easy way to level up your festival look without going overboard — and Ramos nailed it with these mini clips. “I used black clips that blend in just enough to keep it subtle, but still add a little pop of sparkle in my hair,” she says. They’re the perfect finishing touch to make any look feel fun, polished, and totally festival-ready.
