Concert Makeup Ideas To Pep Up Your Music Festival Looks

From coloured eyeshadow to glazed glowy glam, these makeup looks are sure to impress even the most seasoned of concertgoers.

Feeling the buzz of concert season yet? Whether you're gearing up for Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati show, dancing the night away with Dua Lipa, have fought for your life for Coldplay tickets, or attending the much-awaited Nykaaland, it’s totally normal to start thinking of your makeup looks in advance. After all, once-in-a-lifetime experiences call for unforgettable hairstyles, manicures, and, makeup looks. With 2024 being all about maximalism, people are really going for it with bold, expressive makeup. Even if attending music festivals is not your thing, you’ve got to admit that the makeup looks are super appealing.

All these concerts or beauty events are basically a no-rules zone for makeup, where creativity absolutely reigns supreme. And well apart from letting your creativity run wild, there are two rules that are a “must-do” at all costs – applying and reapplying your SPF and making sure that while you dance around, your glam stays put. Beyond that? It’s anything goes. Think crazy eyeliner, neon shadows, bold lips, unexpected colour combos, and, of course, all the glitter and shimmer you can dream of applying.

So, whether you’re ready to totally shake things up with a daring new look or just want to add a little extra flair to your weekend glam, check out some of our favourite festival makeup inspiration below.

Concert Makeup Looks

1. Teal Queen

Want an experimentally simple look for a concert? Layer a bright eyeliner colour on the top of your regular makeup look. Like Ananya Panday, you can match your outfit with the eyeliner shade you want to experiment with accompanied by a glossy eye look and spiky lashes. To recreate Panday’s look you can go for a teal eyeshadow applied carefully on the inner corners of your eyes stretched out with a winged eyeliner. As for your base, keep it glowy and simple while opting for the blessed combination of contour and highlighter. Tie the look together with a mauve shade of lipstick.

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2. Gemstone Liners

There’s no denying that when you think gala glam, you think of face gems immediately – making them a classic for a reason. These 3D shimmery rhinestones add a perfect amount of accent to any look, especially any eye makeup look. You can use it above your brow bone, on your cheeks or like Dua Lipa, as a part of your eyeliner with a golden eyeshadow base and chocolate brown lips with a subtle contour. These gemstones help frame your peeper drawing attention to the rest of your glam while giving you the most desirable celestial look.

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3. Glazed Glowing Glam

Call it pared-back barbie-core makeup or soft girl glam, a glazed look is definitely never going out of style. It-girl Khushi Kapoor epitomises with rosy pink blush layers and layers of blush and a brick brown lip gloss. You can recreate this high-sheen look by going for a soft eye makeup by either just lining your waterline or applying mascara to shift focus on your flushed shimmery cheeks. For a little depth to your complexion, you can go for a brown contour and complete with a rouge lip gloss and extra swipes of highlighter on the temple of your forehead, nose bridge and high cheekbones.

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4. Paint The Town Red

Nothing better than going for a cute little romantic look for these fests with you s/o because you never know when you might end up getting proposed to in the middle of your favourite song. And for those moments, Janhvi Kapoor got you covered. The look comes with a lot of coquettish cold-girl feel, thanks to the extensive use of blush, faux freckled cheeks, a train of highlighter over the bridge of your nose, and a pink-toned red lip.

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5. Blue Eyes

90’s called, it’s making its way back into trend headlines starting with the blue eyeshadow. The easiest and the chicest to liven up your concert-core festive look. Be it soft baby blue or a deep cobalt whatever you opt for it proves to be a perfect pop of colour that compliments your eyes. Like Alexa Demie here, you too can go for a bold blue eye look with a shimmery blue eyeshadow smeared perfectly across your lids meshed perfectly with a matte finish base and nude lip.

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Key Takeaways

Whether you’re going all out with neon eyeshadow and glitter, or keeping it chic with a bold lip and flawless complexion, concert makeup is all about having fun and expressing yourself. Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try something new – it’s the perfect excuse to go berzerk with your glam. So, grab your brushes, pack your setting spray, and get ready to turn heads at your next show. After all, makeup is just as much a part of the experience as the music.

FAQs

1. How do I make sure my festival makeup lasts all day?

   Start with a good mattifying or hydrating primer (depending on your skin type) and lock it all in with a setting spray at the end. Oh, and don’t forget waterproof everything: eyeliner, mascara, and even a sweat-proof foundation if you need it. Touch-ups may still be needed, but this combo will keep your glam going strong.

2. Will I still look festive without going for a heavy glam?

   You don’t have to go full glam to nail the concert-core glam. Sometimes, it’s all about adding just a touch of something extra. Try a pop of neon eyeliner, a bold lip, or maybe even some glitter accents around your eyes.

3. Can I pair a bold lip and dramatic eyes?

   There’s no such thing as “too much” when it comes to festival makeup. If you’re feeling both a bold lip and fierce eyeshadow, just do it. Music festivals are all about expressing yourself and feeling all the highs of joy. Pro tip: balance it out by keeping the rest of your look fresh and simple – let your lips and eyes do all the talking.