7 Products You’ll Need to Survive Coachella

For those experienced Coachella attendees, you understand the festival’s dual nature: the laid-back daytime concerts and the lively nighttime parties. Both offer ample opportunities for dancing, sweating, and capturing moments in front of the Ferris wheel. If you’re heading to Palm Springs for the event, it’s essential to be prepared for all scenarios.

If you’re a first-timer, frantically searching “Coachella packing list” online, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Despite attending Coachella for seven years, I still find myself making last-minute trips to the drugstore for forgotten items. To save you from the same fate, I’ve put together a list of 18 essentials to ensure you’re fully equipped for the desert adventure.

In addition to your usual skincare, makeup, outfits, and wristbands (don’t forget those!), there are several other crucial items you’ll want to have on hand (sunscreen being a top priority). Keep reading to discover the complete Coachella packing list.

Sunscreen

Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 42 ($39)

The sun in the desert is no joke. You must wear SPF if you’re going to be frolicking around the festival for hours. I’m obsessed with this Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen because it’s made with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and it dries down quickly. Plus, it’s got a pretty, rose-gold shade to it, so if you want your body to look extra glowy for the festivities, this product is a one and done option.

Hairspray

Oribe Mini Superfine Hair Spray ($24)

Last year, I made a huge mistake when I forgot to pack hairspray for my Coachella trip, and I will not be making that mistake again. The Oribe Mini Superfine Hair Spray is perfect because it’s tiny so it doesn’t take up a lot of room in my bag, but it packs a big punch. Plus, it doesn’t leave my hair feeling crunchy and instead makes it smell like I just had a salon blowout. The best part? It offers UV protection, so I can feel good about spending hours under the sun without frying my hair.

Lip Treatment

Eos Dry Lip Repair Treatment ($5)

If I wasn’t allowed to bring a bag into the festival grounds and I had to only use the space offered in my pockets, I wouldn’t think twice about packing the Eos Dry Lip Repair Treatment. My skin always gets dry throughout the day, and that extends to my lips. This treatment is made with shea butter, and it has a yummy strawberry flavor, which means I’m always kissable AF, no matter what.

Setting Spray

One/Size On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray ($32)

You’re allowed to go in and out of the Coachella festival, but if you plan on staying there from dawn until dusk, you’ll want to make sure you set your makeup with a setting spray. I don’t know what kind of magic they put into the One/Size On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, but whenever I use it, my makeup does not move. There’s no chance you’ll catch me packing for the desert without this baby.

Dry Shampoo

Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo ($12)

Unless you plan on washing your hair three days in a row, you’ll need to pack dry shampoo. The Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo is my favorite pick because it gives my hair the boost it needs to make my blowout last for days, and it smells like a million bucks. I bring the travel size in dark tones since I have brown hair, but they also have a light-tone version for blonds.

Deodorant

Nez Match Your Mood Mini Travel Deodorant Set ($15 for a pack of 2)

My love for Nez deodorant has been well-documented, especially when it comes to festivals. Last year, I had strangers sniff my armpits to gauge whether or not my deodorant was actually working, and Nez earned a five-star rating. I love that they come in mini sizes, so I can easily fit one inside whatever bag I decide to bring with me to the festival.

Hand Sanitizer

Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer ($10)

The bathroom situation can be pretty grim at festivals, especially Coachella. It’s a porta-potty setup, which isn’t terrible, but the hand washing situation is usually non-existent. I like to pack a hand sanitizer like this one from Touchland to make sure I’m all good to go after I’ve, well, gone. This one is hydrating, so you don’t have to worry about dryness once you’ve applied it.

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