Notting Hill Carnival 2017 style guide: the best festival beauty essentials

Notting Hill Carnival (August 26-28) is upon us, which means it’s time to swap your sophisticated nude lippie and subtle eyeshadow for bright colours and plenty of glitter.

When creating a slay-all-day beauty look for the parade, your makeup should be sweat-proof and skincare should be protective.

We’ve taken a look at some multi-tasking and long-lasting cosmetics that will help you get your sparkle on.

1. Lime Crime Utopia Liquid Lipstick collection

With its unbeatable pigments and adorably kitsch packaging, Lime Crime is a go-to for girls who love to stand out. The new Utopia bundle features three bold and sassy matte shades – including neon orchid, flame red and blazing orange – that will add a perfect flush of colour to your complexion. You can rely on these badboys to stay put for hours on end as well as provide a velvety-smooth finish.

£34.37, Lime Crime, Buy it now

2. Elegant Touch Holiday Collection

Get flawless talons for up to 10 days with these time-saving false nails from Elegant Touch. Created with with ‘Ultra-Flex’ technology, the press-on designs are cleverly shaped to sit comfortably and securely on your fingernails. Our top pick for festivals is Bora Bora, a glossy stiletto-shaped nail in an eye-catching iridescent hue. Simply apply a thin layer of the glue provided and hold down the nail for around 10 seconds.

£8.30, Look Fantastic, Buy it now

3. Too Faced Bulletproof Brow

Keep your brows on fleek and in place with the help of this sweat-proof and water-resistant definer from Too Faced. Its creamy clay formula provides impressive pigment that sets dry and doesn’t budge until you remove it. The perfectly angled and spoolie brush makes for a smooth and precise application. Available in Taupe and Brunette.

£27, Debenhams, Buy it now

4. Cover FX Clear Cover Invisible Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum

As you’ll be outdoors all weekend, a good SPF moisturiser is ideal. Luckily, you can get the perfect makeup base as well as sun protection with Cover FX’s translucent sunscreen. Boasting SPF30, the gel-textured formula absorbs fast and adds brightness to the skin with antioxidants from tomato extract. Great for all skin types.

£36, BeautyBay, Buy it now

5. Estée Lauder Daywear BB Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit Crème

A BB cream with SPF is also a good choice for keeping skin protected from the sun’s rays. For coverage that looks natural and healthy, look to Estée Lauder’s lightweight Daywear BB Crème, created from an oil-free formula that leaves a sheer finish. As well as SPF 35 protection, it contains a combination of powerful antioxidants that will help to prevent premature signs of ageing.

£31.50, John Lewis, Buy it now

6. DiorShow Waterproof Mascara

Whether you’re teary-eyed from joy or a tantrum, the Diorshow Waterproof mascara will defy the odds and keep your lashes looking full all day. Its thickening formula lengthens and curls without clumping, while its wide-spaced bristles brush catches even the tiniest lashes. It also comes in blue or brown.

£22.95, John Lewis, Buy it now

7. Clinique Take The Day Off Face and Eye Cleansing Towelettes

To keep your skin looking radiant after a long day outside, a cleanser is a must. Simple and handy, these fragrance-free wipes are infused with gentle micellar liquid to lift impurities and leave your skin feeling fresh. They’re gentle enough for those with sensitive skin, yet tough enough to remove stubborn eye makeup.

£16, Boots, Buy it now

8. L'Oreal Paris Infallible Fixing Mist

L'Oreal’s first ever setting spray will not only keep your glitter and pigment intact, but also extends your makeup to keep your look fresh all day. Its anti-fade formula also works to prevent that dreaded festival shine, so you’ll spend less time on touch-ups and more time on dancing away. Shake before applying.

£8.99, Boots, Buy it now

9. Batiste Dry Shampoo On The Go Blush

A festival favourite and hero product for lazy girls, Batiste’s cult Dry Shampoo will take your barnet from flat and greasy to big and bouncy in little to no time. It uses a fine powder formula to mop up oils and thicken your tresses. With a floral and fruity fragrance, this on the go-sized version will fit nicely into any-sized handbag.

£1.50, Superdrug, Buy it now