A festival is fantastic. But let's face it, it's not exactly the ideal place to maintain your skincare routine. Little sleep, lots of sun, sweat, alcohol, and dust—a real assault on your skin. Still, camping life is no excuse to throw your routine out the window. Eline, our Content Marketeer, put it to the test and headed to Pukkelpop with her favorite Self products.
Spoiler alert: it really is possible — and your skin will thank you.
We get it: when you roll into your tent at night with glitter on your cheeks and dust on your face, the last thing you want to do is… wash your face. But trust us: cleansing your skin is a must. Sweat, SPF, makeup, and festival dust quickly build up in your pores.
Eline uses our Facial Cleanser — gentle, creamy, and easy to rinse off with a bottle of water. No fuss, just results. No tightness, no irritation, no breakouts.
No more makeup remover wipes needed
Those cheap, drying wipes? Please leave them at home! They don't remove your makeup completely, irritate your skin, and leave you feeling tight. Real skincare doesn't have to be difficult, even at a festival.
After cleansing, it's time for recovery. The sun, wind, and dry air can really dry out your skin, even if you only notice it afterward. That's why Eline never goes anywhere without her Day Cream and Hydrating Serum.
Of course, in addition to this duo, she also used her sunscreen. An added bonus: that typical festival-like dullness was gone.
We can't emphasize this enough: SPF isn't an option, it's a basic necessity. The sun is there, even when it's cloudy. And especially in an open field, you often have less shade than you think.
So, our SPF 30 sunscreen went in her handbag every morning — with the occasional touch-up throughout the day. It's light, non-sticky, doesn't leave a white cast, and is fragrance-free. Perfect for even the most sensitive skin.
And finally: the Deodorant Cream. Because dancing in the sun, diving into crowds, and sleeping in a tent — all of that calls for a deodorant that works, but is also kind to your skin. No harsh scents, just a fresh lavender-eucalyptus combo and antibacterial properties.
Plus: it can be taken to the campsite and festival grounds, as it is not in a glass jar.
Eline (and her friends — because skincare to share ) survived four days at Pukkelpop, without pimples, dry patches, and drama. Skincare doesn't always have to be a strict morning or evening ritual; it can also be done on a camping chair with a mirror on your lap.
So next time, bring that extra toiletry bag for your skincare essentials. Trust us, it's worth it.
