These are the cosmetics that our editors will bring to Essence Festival 2024

The thirtieth ESSENCE Culture Festival is just two weeks away and you might be tempted to fill your bags with the most incessantly used cosmetics. This can include all the pieces from Essence-approved Fenty hair edge control and Mielle Mint-Rosemary Oil, to the latest Pat McGrath Labs Mega Lip Pencil. Additionally, it’s crucial to select heat-resistant products that can withstand New Orleans temperatures and maintain a consistent appearance. While considering your options has never seemed harder, take a have a look at our makeup bags (hint: no-makeup looks are in style).

Below, 5 ESSENCE editors share all the must-have beauty products they’re bringing to Essence Festival 2024.

Robyn Mowatt, fashion editor

“One of my basket makers suggested Mizani 25 Miracle Milk leave-in conditioner since I had blonde highlights a couple of months ago. Since then, it has been a everlasting a part of my hair care.

[For skincare] Recently I attempted the so-called Origins GINZING™ Ultra-Moisturizing Cream layered over my primary moisturizer. This is an ideal base which is ideal for me as my skin sometimes needs hydration even during the warmer months. I used to be also gifted Gods Instant Angel moisturizer a while ago, but I used it intensively as the last step in my every day skincare. It creates a natural glow and immediately moisturizes.”

Kerane Marcellus, contributing fashion author

“I will definitely take mine Glossier Stretch Balm liquid concealer AND Black girl sunscreenperhaps mine Anastasia Beverly Hills DIPBROW® lipstick and definitely some gel for my edges. I’ll just do 10 easy braids and my normal no makeup look. I’m a Glossier girl. I’m not excellent at makeup.

Rayna Rayford, Contributing Editor

“Since I’ve been going to NOLA, hydration and sunscreen are key! If I do not remember anything, I’ll be sure I’m not without mine Summer Friday Jet Lag Mask and mineral sunscreen for my base layers before I apply makeup.

Jasmine Browley, Contributing Business Editor

“I bring a couple of, but I’ll mention a couple of that I take advantage of to achieve a luminous no-makeup look:

Supergoop Glowscreen SPF 40 IN [the color] sunset, Mac Prep + Prime Fix + Matte SprayLaura Mercier Translucent, loose setting powder Ultra-Blur, Byoma Liptide PH lip oiland eyelash extensions.”

Akili King, senior beauty editor

“I already know that sunscreen will be my best friend on this trip. I’m definitely taking it with me, EltaMd. I also want to bring a sunscreen mist to make reapplication easier, like this one from Cool. Hydration will even be key. I really like rose mist and mine too Rose Ingleton MD moisturizing cream.

Besides, I will definitely have your trust Pat McGrath’s proofreader. I also love the all-in-one bronzer, blush and highlighter combo. from Chanel. I am unable to ignore the lip liner Ami Cole AND Shinier, Fenty lip oilAND Milk Makeup Fixing Spray!”