"Unlike shows that happen at venues or clubs at night, festivals are many times during the day in warmer months. My face is not usually oily, but if I’m spending my day walking around a hot festival, it’s hard for my face not to get slick. I keep a de-shining powder with me to help keep my makeup matte for shows." — TOKiMONSTA, producer

"For me, the flannel shirt is the understated champion of festival fashion and a serious time-saver when it comes to planning my festival wardrobe! It’s the perfect all-weather number: a lightweight, itch-proof cover-up for when the sunburn starts to sting and a toasty little layer for under my raincoat when the weather takes a turn." — Alex Cole, marketing at Kendal Calling

"Hair gel is my product pick when attending a festival. It’s a real blessing that a flash of glitter and a stroke of paint can effectively mask the fact that you haven’t attempted to wash your face for three consecutive days, but when my hair is a mess, it lets the team down entirely." — Daisy Maskell, KISS FM Breakfast co-host

"Well, I can actually see my guitar instead of the blazing sun if I’m wearing sunglasses at a festival. And I can also maybe avoid seeing any bees that are near me!" — Brooke Bentham, artist

"If applied really thinly, [this eyeliner] can be the only makeup on your face and look pretty natural. Or you can wear it with a full face of makeup and make it more of a bold, 'evening' look. It’s also not the kind of eyeliner that smudges, because it’s more of a glossy texture that hardens once it’s dry. It peels off, rather than smudging when your face gets sweaty under lights." — Gretta Ray, musician

"My absolute festival ‘must’ that I'll be packing for Isle Of Wight this year is a UV-reflective face paint called ‘Stargazer.’ It stays on brilliantly, is non-greasy, and [pops] in any light conditions. I don’t want to be worrying about having a perfect face of makeup at a festival, and this UV paint (I use it as really bold eye paint) basically does the whole job for you." — KT Tunstall, musician

"A bit of Olbas Oil on some tissue will help with the unsavoury mix of compost loos and the inevitable four-day hangover toward the end of the week." — Becky Richardson, festival fanatic

"One word: a showstopper. I’m talking bright pink body harnesses, a bedazzled poncho, holographic visors, and Jigglypuff onesies — basically, any one iconic item that’ll take up mere centimetres in your bag, but has the power to transform your entire festival aura upon wearing." — El Hunt, writer

"My Dr. Martens. I basically wear them every single day to every gig and every festival. They're pretty much full-time attached to my feet. They're just the best stomping shoes, and they look great! They're also pretty much weather-proof, so if it rains or it’s muddy at a festival, you’re gonna be fine." — LION, artist

"If I don’t blot every hour, my face outshines the brightest disco ball ... You know how you need special glasses to look at a solar eclipse? Since I use blotting paper, I have spared the sight of many people. You can also put some rice powder or talcum powder in a paper handkerchief, fold it, and tap the shine away!" — Charlotte Adigéry, artist / Catch Charlotte at Lost Village Festival this summer

"Last year Black Deer was bathing in sunshine, right at the start of the summer heatwave. Hoping for more of the same, I’ll be ready with my Nuxe Facial Sunscreen, a high protection SPF 50 cream offering great hydration as well as protection." — Deborah Shilling, Black Deer festival co-founder

"If I had to choose only one essential item, it would have to be lipstick. I can survive on very little once on site as long as I have my MAC lipstick to protect my lips from the sun and for an instant transformation. Forget eye makeup or foundation, lipstick wins every time." — Gill Tee, Black Deer festival co-founder

"I love playing festivals because each one has its own vibe — tons of food, the atmosphere, and the awesome music. And if you’re lucky, big time sun, which is exactly where Paul and Joe come in — a girl’s gotta keep her skin hydrated you know!" — Lauren Daigle, artist

"They make me feel like I’m on a constant workout! Feeling fit without actually going to the gym... magic!" — Krystal Roxx (Superfoxx), all-female music collective

"If I’m going to be honest, it’s self tan. I always try to bring a bottle with me. I don’t tan much, and I use a lot of sunscreen. Therefore, if I’m wearing a dress or something where I’ll have bare legs, it’s nice to have a little tint." — Astrid S, artist

"Chuck some glitter on those under-eyes and look like you’ve been blessed by the mermaid unicorn gods and are ready to party in five seconds flat! Easily layered over Vaseline and removed with Simple biodegradable wipes, all of which come in sizes small enough to pack in your favourite festival bum bag." — Stacey Alford, GRLTLK DJs

"This is an absolute lifesaver. Pick it up in their new handbag-sized pots for all emergencies. It'll soothe sunburn, chafing from wearing those short shorts all day, sores from your wellies, bug bites, and [it's] good for any emergency spot breakouts from all that glitter and makeup. Honestly, you’ll wonder how you managed without it before!" — Kay Russant, GRLTLK DJs

"I came across this 100% vegan and cruelty-free brand out of Stockholm, where I’ve been spending a lot of time recently writing new music, and completely fell in love with their products. I always get really hot and sweaty at festivals, and it isn’t always a given you’ll find somewhere to wash your hair. This dry shampoo is the saviour! It’s a quick way to freshen up and makes my hair look fab, even after going through hell and back." — MOLI, musician