There’s no denying that working up a sweat is good for you. Fitting in time to hit the gym is as important mentally as it is physically. But a midday sweat session requires a quick, post-workout beauty routine, to get you looking fabulous in time to get back to work. Here are a few make-up must-haves for your gym bag.
Wipes
Wipes, like Korres Milk Proteins Cleansing & Makeup Removing Wipes, are a staple product for before and after your workout. While there’s nothing wrong with working out with a swipe of mascara on, use these wipes to wipe off your foundation to prevent your pores from clogging. Use them immediately after your workout, to refresh your face and wipe off all that sweat.
Body Wash
Showering immediately after your workout will prevent the sweat from clogging your pores, and the dreaded back acne. A body wash with acne fighting ingredients will prevent that. The Clean and Clear Morning Burst Body Wash in Charge, will reinvigorate your sense, so you’ll feel charged after your workout, instead of exhausted.
Body oil
To lock in that moisture after you shower, use a body oil all over your body. The Body Shop’s Beautifying Oil comes in a variety of scents that can be used on your body, face or hair, making it the perfect multi-use addition to your gym bag. Not to mention, rubbing this all over your body, is a nice massage for your overworked muscles.
CC Cream
Like a BB cream, the CC cream is a foundation and a moisturizer all in one, but the CC cream offers a bit more coverage, making it the ideal one-step beauty product for your face when you’re in a hurry. Try the Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair CC Cream, which reaps a number of benefits, including an even skintone, soft skin and an all-natural SPF 30.
Lipstick
The quickest way to brighten your face, if you’re in the hurry to get from gym to office or class, is a swipe of a bright lipstick. Try the Revlon ColourStay Suede lipsticks are made with shea butter, to moisturize while providing a rich colour.
Mousse
Let you hair air dry for 10-15 minutes while you dress and pamper yourself. Then scrunch mousse, like this Moroccan Oil Volumizing Mousse into your hair, then twist it back into a bun, by then end of the day you can take it down for beautiful waves.
