Raccoon eyes can be a real concern when you mix mascara with spinning or hot yoga. "That's why the key is to apply a silicone-based formula," says Cosenza, who swears by Victoria's Secret VS Makeup Voluptous Waterproof Mascara, $12. "Every lash will still be perfect -- even after a post- workout shower," she says.
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Tinted lip butter
Adding some color is possible without creating a full statement lip. Cosenza says you should opt for tinted lip balm like Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter, $6.49. The sheer hint of tint will keep your lips from looking chalky and the creamy formula will keep them just as hydrated as regular lip balm.
I have my fair share of dirty little secrets. Take, for instance, the fact that I'm a closet Battlestar Galactica fan or that I chow down on olives by the can. Oh, and here's another, I always wear makeup to the gym.
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.
