Country music star Lanie Gardner has revealed her festival beauty essentials, focusing on affordable products that combat heat, humidity, and long hours under stage lights. In an exclusive interview, she shared her go-to routine for maintaining flawless makeup during performances at events like Country Thunder in Arizona.
Gardner emphasizes that skin preparation is crucial. "It’s all about the skin, baby," she said, recommending a combination of Glow Recipe niacinamide and moisturizer with COSRX Snail 96 Mucin to create a smooth, glowing base. For foundation, she turns to Haus Labs for its medium coverage and skin-soothing properties.
To tackle common festival challenges like creasing and patching, Gardner relies on a simple $20 beauty blender. Her technique involves using Laura Mercier setting powder on the T-zone and eyelids before eyeshadow application, followed by Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. "Spray it, then lightly tap it in with a beauty blender to lock it," she explained. "You ain’t movin’, honey."
Her hair routine is equally practical, featuring products designed to withstand heat and humidity. Gardner’s selections blend luxury items with budget-friendly finds, making her tips accessible for anyone looking to extend the wear of their glam during summer events.