How to Coachella-Proof Your Skin

by Alexandra Owens

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Making the most out of the stellar musical lineup. Snagging an invitation for the afterparty where Daft Punk is rumored to be DJing. Sampling the best food trucks on the West Coast . They're all essential parts of the Coachella experience--right along with protecting your skin from the desert sun, wind, and heat. Here's how to stay radiant for all three days.


Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Daily Sunblock SPF 70 For someone who is terrified of both the sun and goopy sunscreen, this product qualifies as a drugstore miracle. The sweatproof liquid gives full UVA/UVB protection and disappears completely into your skin with no sticky residue, so it's easy to layer under makeup. There's also a body-mist version for fast application and a solid stick that I plan on toting in my bag for mess-free touch-ups throughout the day.

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Sephora Collection 8 HR Mattifying Moisturizer SPF 20 My skin gets dry on the best of days, so I'll be bringing this moisturizer to defend against the arid conditions. It contains hyaluronic acid to seal in moisture, and it's oil-free so it keeps you hydrated without looking slick.

Eau Thermale Avène High Protection Tinted Compact Coachella wouldn't be Coachella without style photographers roaming the grounds, so you can't just slap on some sunscreen and call it a day. I love Avène's High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 for conveniently adding another layer of sun protection while giving your skin sheer, natural coverage and evening out red blotches.

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Pond's Clean Sweep Original Cleansing Towelettes Always bring cleansing wipes to an outdoor event. Always. These are tough enough to remove dirt and oil and still soothe your face with chamomile. Plus, your friends will thanking you when an overenthusiastic Kid Cudi fan spills beer on them.

Klorane Smoothing and Relaxing Patches Save these for when you get back to your rental house or hotel. The cornflower extract and arnica will quickly help puffy, tired eyes (what afterparty?) if you put them on for twenty minutes before heading to bed or right after waking up. Pop them in the fridge beforehand for extra chill.

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