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7 Makeup Must-Haves for the GymGuilty of pre-gym primping? No judgment here. Instead, we'll show you the must-have products that will outlast any sweat session |
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Funny thing is that most people would find that last one the most egregious. But before you (like my mother and trainer before you) jump down my throat or post incredulous comments below, let me explain.
It's not like I put on a smoky eye and statement lip before hitting the treadmill. I simply like to touch up my face with a few makeup must-haves. You know, a swipe of tinted moisturizer, a layer (or, OK, two) of mascara, and a rosy lip balm. Too girlie? Perhaps, but I feel a lot more confident during an intense sweat session when I know that my dark spots aren't on display and that my lips have some color to them.
And, while many women may not cop to it, odds are that I'm not alone in my pre-workout primp, So, to help us all put our best gym faces forward, I sat down with Victoria's Secret makeup artist Lauren Cosenza (thank her for the Angels' flawless beach shoots), and soon discovered that there is a definite art to wearing makeup while you work out.
If, like me, you harbor wanting to look good as you sweat as a closely guarded secret, keep reading to learn top picks for makeup must-haves for the gym.
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let's say i won't take off my makeup before a gym session, but i definitely won't put on makeup FOR a gym session. i think i'd rather invest in some makeup removing towelettes so i won't have the excuse of losing time with removing makeup
by AstridB Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 12:03PM Report as inappropriate
I completely agree with the other reviewers, make -up is not necessary at gym. The make-up mixed with sweat can cause problems.
by Sari Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11:06PM Report as inappropriate
This makes me laugh I do not get ready to go to the gym. If you are working out like you should and sweating then makeup and sweat mixed is not a good thing.
by Jonealle77 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 09:53AM Report as inappropriate
no makeup at the gym!
by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:54PM Report as inappropriate
Please, don't wear makeup at t gym.
by CynthiaLrm Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 02:43PM Report as inappropriate
The fact that some people wear specific makeup to the gym is ridiculous. Would you do this if you exercised at home??? Either wear the same makeup you would normally wear on a given day or do the best thing and wear no makeup!!! Talk about high maintenance.
by MandyBoo Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:54AM Report as inappropriate
Personally, I don't like wearing makeup when hitting the gym. I like to leave my skin surface clear to allow more oxygen exchange with the skin cells and let the skin breathe. One gets dirty and sweaty enough already from exercising, let alone ending up with smudged eyeliner and mascara along the under eyes, or foundation sweeping off, showing the natural skin tone. It's best to leave the skin in its natural, clear self so that it feels fresh.
by Chantilly Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 12:30AM Report as inappropriate
I never wear makeup to the gym, but if I did this article would be useful.
by amber.flute Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate
def packing all this into my gym bag :D
by rayshaviolet Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 03:28PM Report as inappropriate
Good article if I go after work then makeup is on if on Sat ...not putting makeup on to go to yoga. If anything a little gloss on lips
by Ydabney Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 01:27PM Report as inappropriate