Wearing Makeup To The Barn

Because why shouldn’t your eyeliner match your saddle pad?

Let’s be honest: the barn may not be the runway, but that doesn’t mean your face has to be forgotten the second you pull on your boots. Whether you’re channeling “Barn Barbie” or just trying to conceal the fact you haven’t slept since your last 6 a.m. ride, here’s how to take your makeup look from glam to giddy-up no judgment here.

But first things first: start with an SPF moisturizing base because barn sunburn isn’t the look we’re going for. And before you even pull on your boots, do yourself (and your pores) a favor: wash your helmet liner regularly. Trust us, foundation + sweat + dirty liner = gross. (Need help? Check out our post on how to clean it properly.) We recommend to check our KASK Helmet Cleaning Kit.

1. The “Barely There but Still Cute” Look

This is for the rider who says, “Oh I just threw this on,” but secretly has a tinted sunscreen, brow gel, and a little cream blush stashed in her grooming tote.

The essentials:

• Tinted SPF (because we love our skin more than we love horses… almost)
• Waterproof mascara (for sweat, not tears… unless it’s dressage day)
• Tinted lip balm that doubles as cheek color when you’re late

Pro tip: This look pairs well with hay in your hair and a latte you forgot on your tack trunk.

2. The “Matchy-Matchy but Make It Makeup” Vibe

Your saddle pad is blush pink, your horse’s boots are blush pink… and now? So is your eyeshadow.

Barn glam checklist:

• Color-coordinated eyeliner (yes, navy IS a neutral now)
• A shimmer highlight that doubles as “I swear I’ve been up since 5am” proof
• A matte setting spray strong enough to survive a spook, a sweat, and an accidental hose-down

You: Serving face while mucking stalls.
Everyone else: Just trying to survive the dust cloud.

3. The “Oops I Woke Up Late But Still Slaying” Face

You’re five minutes late for your ride, your helmet hair is already happening, but somehow — somehow — your winged eyeliner still hits.

Your ride-or-die products:

• Concealer that makes you look well-rested (even if your horse woke you up kicking the stall wall at 2 a.m.)
• A brow pencil for definition when your helmet smushes your whole identity
• Dry shampoo + lip gloss = the barn baddie trifecta

Results may vary. But confidence is key.

4. The “Photoshoot After the Ride” Look

Your horse is braided. You’re braided. You might be the moment.

Must-haves:

• Full foundation (yes, even under your helmet, we support your vision)
• Cream blush for the sun-kissed “I didn’t just faceplant in the dirt” glow
• Bold lip color that says “I didn’t come to play, I came to post”

Warning: Your horse will try to eat your setting powder.

Makeup at the barn isn’t about vanity, it’s about vibes. Whether you go full face or just a pop of lip balm, own it. Ride pretty, sweat with style, and don’t forget, if it survives a trot set, it’s basically indestructible.