My First Coachella Experience with Kopari Beauty

I still can’t believe I’m writing this... I went to my very first Coachella, and I got to experience it all because of Kopari Beauty.

From the second I arrived, I knew this trip was going to be magical. Every single detail was thoughtful, special, and filled with so much warmth. The house itself was beautiful and instantly set the tone for the weekend. I’m a nervous traveler, especially when I don’t know a lot of people, so the relief I felt when the vibes were immediately perfect was unmatched. It was one of those rare atmospheres where strangers become friends in a matter of hours, and it was everything I hoped for and more.

I have to give a HUGE shoutout to Julia and Emma from the Kopari Beauty team. They stayed in the house with us and truly made the entire experience what it was. They were constantly behind the scenes making sure everyone was happy, comfortable, and having the best time, all while making it look effortless. You could feel how much they cared, and that energy carried through the whole weekend.

Want a closer look at the house and the room drop? Check it out!

Kopari Beauty also set up so many fun activations throughout the trip, including gifting suites with DSW, 12th Tribe, and Ettika, plus facials with NuFACE. I even got a free tattoo, which felt like the perfect spontaneous souvenir from my first Coachella.

If you want a recap of it all, here you go!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQglQPrgSEI

The Matcha & Tacos

Before we even get to the festival, I NEED to tell you that I woke up every morning to a personal barista making matcha and coffees topped with the cutest little Kopari Beauty cloud foam art.

And then there was Nick, our private chef, who absolutely outdid himself all weekend with meals and snacks. One night he made the most incredible Mexican spread, and I’m still thinking about those tacos. Truly unforgettable.

I fully understand this is such a luxury experience and not the reality for everyone going to Coachella, which is one of the reasons I wanted to document as much of it as I could for you. Although... I did not document the tacos because I was too busy inhaling them.

Let’s Talk About the Festival

Heading into the festival each day, I hopped on the Kopari Beauty golf cart that took us to and from Coachella, and I’m sorry but tell me a golf cart doesn’t elevate your experience tenfold. Just me?

Of course, the music was such a huge part of what made the weekend unforgettable. Teddy Swims was incredible and somehow made an already amazing set even better by bringing out Joe Jonas and Vanessa Carlton.

Sabrina Carpenter was everything you’d want her set to be — fun, polished, and full of energy.

One of my biggest surprises of the weekend was SOMBR. I honestly didn’t know much about him going in, and he ended up being one of my favorite sets of the entire festival. He brought out Billy Corgan for “1979,” and it was one of those moments you know you’ll always remember.

The Do Lab was where some of the biggest DJ sets happened, and it was hands down one of the most fun places to dance and fully let loose.

And seeing Justin Bieber there was such a cool full-circle moment. He was so present, so in the moment, and clearly having the best time right alongside everyone else, which somehow made the whole experience even more fun to witness.

I’m convinced nothing connects people more than music. Imagine an entire festival filled with people who just want to enjoy themselves and soak in the moment. The energy was unreal. I genuinely wish I could have bottled it up.

Freebies for Everyone

I asked Kopari Beauty if I could hand out SPF to festivalgoers, and they basically said, “We’ll do you one better.” Next thing I knew, I was being driven around Coachella on the golf cart handing out products to as many people as possible. It was such a fun way to connect with people and spread a little joy while sharing products from a brand I genuinely love.

Speaking of products, two staples for the weekend were Kopari Sun Veil Illuminating Sunscreen and Kopari Sun Veil Illuminating Elixir Face Sunscreen. The glow was real, and they were basically made for a festival weekend in the desert.

Still Letting It All Sink In

When I think back on my first Coachella, of course I’ll remember the music (I mean... did I mention I saw JUSTIN BIEBER?!), the fashion, and the excitement of finally experiencing something so iconic.

But what will stay with me most is how Kopari Beauty made me and everyone else feel. So welcomed, so appreciated, and so taken care of. It takes something special to create that kind of atmosphere, and they did exactly that.

I left feeling incredibly grateful, inspired, and honestly a little emotional that I got to be part of something so special. My first Coachella was unforgettable, and I truly can’t imagine a better way to have experienced it.

Love you all!

KRS