Seven Beauty Essentials for Ridgefest this Weekend

Few makeups out there have the staying power of Bare Minerals. There are a myriad of drugstore knockoffs, but when it comes to mineral makeup, stick with the OG: Bare Minerals. The foundation won't slide off with sweat the way liquid foundations can, and it's so pure you can literally sleep in it. This starter kit contains foundation, primer, a finishing powder, mascara, and lip gloss in perfectly pack-able portions.

Like I'm even going to TRY to wash my hair in the woods. Ha. Batiste is my go-to dry shampoo: it eliminates oil and leaves your hair refreshed and full of body. It comes in an array of scents, too. Ulta even sells travel-sized bottles. There is always one in my purse. ALWAYS.

Stayed up too late rocking out to Friday's Glenn Templeton show? No prob: bust out this gem from Garnier and say buh-bye to dark circles or bags under the eyes! The eye roller formula is tinted to conceal and contains caffeine to perk up your skin, leaving you looking like you scored eight hours of sleep.

I love the outdoors, but bugs? Ain't nobody got time for that. These wipes repel insects and are super portable and convenient-- I love the individual packets. No bottles. No sprays. So easy!

You have to pack deodorant, so why not pack one that's super-effective? There's nothing worse than feeling gross and sweaty when outside--and we Southern ladies are supposed to 'Glisten,' not sweat like Lindsay Lohan in detox. Dove's Clinical Protection is the real deal, ladies. It's perfect for everyone who sweats--which is literally, everyone... unless you don't sweat, in which case I ask you to share your secret with me.

I am addicted to these makeup removing wipes. I started using them recently and fell in love with the fresh scent. They're great for cleaning your face and freshening up when you're away from a shower.

My fave sunscreen: I swear by it. It goes on light and dries in seconds, which means you won't feel sticky when you're out and about at Ridgefest. And TRUTH: if you're going to be outdoors, WEAR SUNSCREEN. Not doing so leads to sunburn, early signs of aging, and possibly skin cancer. There's no reason not to be smart and use sunscreen when you're outside.