It’s your first time going to Coachella: Your flight is booked, and your denim shorts are packed, but you’re still not exactly sure what makeup necessities should be stowed in your carry-on luggage. Well, considering that the only thing fussier than the crowds in Coachella Valley is the weather, you want to pack a foolproof product that won’t melt if a torrential downpour decides to erupt in the middle of Ariana Grande’s set. In that case: Pack the body glitter and leave everything else at home.
There’s no way you can take your entire makeup collection to the desert for the weekend, but you still want to make a statement — and nothing says "I’m at a festival" more than glitter. While glitter eyeliner might go running down your face after hours in the sun and glitter hairspray will leave iridescent specks in your roots for days, glitter-infused lotions, perfumes, and sunscreens can offer the same sparkle and shine without the mess.
Not sure which body glitter will work for you? We’ve rounded up the best, ahead.
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Have you ever scooped glitter out of a jar and tried to stick it to your chest or face? It’s a disaster, which is exactly why IGK created this glitter-infused push-pop that rolls long-lasting sparkle directly onto your skin and hair. But don’t freak out about it staining your sheets — it washes out with a quick rinse of soap (or shampoo).
IGK House Party Hair + Body Glitter Stick, $16, available at Sephora
You know something is worth trying if 50,000 people were on a waitlist to get their hands on it. And if you’re looking for glitter that looks more like Rihanna’s shoulders covered in Body Lava, this body scrub is for you. It’s meant to be used in the shower, so you can spend the time it would take to paint yourself with body bronzer headbanging to Billie Eilish.
Frank Body Shimmer Scrub, $19.95, available at Frank Body
Do you want to look like you’ve just rolled around in a pool of fairy dust? Then spritz this face-and-body shimmer spray from head to toe. You’ll be shining so bright your friends could probably spot you from the top of the ferris wheel.
Tarte Gleam Beam Shimmer Spray, $22, available at Sephora
Prefer a powder over a liquid? Invest in Rihanna’s go-to glitter puff that pats on super-fine, rose-gold glitter wherever your heart desires.
Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Fairy Bomb Glittering Pom Pom, $42, available at Sephora
The only thing more important than staying hydrated at Coachella is protecting your skin in the desert — and this sunscreen helps you do that with glitter. It’s unscented, gentle enough for the face and body, and lasts all day (the glitter; not the SPF).
Unicorn Snot Unicorn Snot Glitter Sunscreen SPF 30, $20, available at Urban Outfitters
In case you don’t want to look like a shattered disco ball, consider this glitter sunscreen — with SPF 50! — that leaves behind a sheer wash of shimmer.
Sunshine & Glitter Sea Star Sparkle SPF 50+ Rainbow Glitter Sunscreen, $18.95, available at Nordstrom
Considering how much you’re going to sweat, choosing a body glitter that smells good is a smart move. This shimmery mist doubles as a perfume, so even after seven hours in a mosh pit, you’ll still smell better than you did when you woke up.
Pinrose Sun Saint Shimmer Mist, $42, available at Sephora
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