With the lead up to the Olympics, and the significant rise in viewership of female sports, the beauty industry is slowly making its way through the sport industry. Here are our top tips for mixing beauty and exercise in the safest way for your skin.
The foundation substitute
There is significant research on the effects of wearing heavy, full-coverage foundation while working out. Foundation impacts the breathability of your skin and can cause your pores to clog from sweat accumulation increasing your chances of acne, increases dryness and skin inflammation. If you’re looking for coverage while you’re working out, skincare-makeup hybrids are the way to go! You can maintain the look you want, while also feeding your skin with ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, that won’t clog your pores.
Try: Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Balm (Launching in Australia in June) and LAMAV BB Cream
SPF ALWAYS!
Number one rule to live by – ALWAYS wear SPF, but especially wear SPF when exercising outside.
Try: mesoestetic mesoprotech melan 130 pigment control and Medik8 Physical Sunscreen
You won’t have to skip lashes and eyebrows!
Waterproof or smudge proof mascaras have much less impact on your skin than heavy foundations, as long as it’s not smudging under your eyes and down your cheeks. Pick a mascara that won’t budge with sweat, because we all love a little lash definition!
Try: OKKIYO PRIORITEYES Mascara and Anastasia Beverly Hills Lash Scuplt
For brows, we want them to be lifted but also locked in place. Choosing the right brow wax or gel is very important so that you don’t have product running down your face when you sweat.
Try: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel or Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Wax
Seal the deal with a tinted lip
Applying lip balm prior to exercising reduces chances of chapped and dry lips but you don’t just have to leave it at that. For an elevated option, go for a tinted lip balm that gives you hydration but also a plump pink colour.
The final cooldown activity – Cleanse
Cleansing your skin is so important after exercise, whether you wear makeup or not. Cleansing allows you to remove excess sweat and dead skin that will clog your pores and cause acne/infection. If you can’t get to a sink or shower, make sure to take face wipes with you for an initial clean of your skin.
Try: Conserving Beauty Instamelt Day Dissolver Wipes, LAMAV Sweet Orange Balancing Cleanser, and FOREO Luna Ultra-Nourishing Cleansing Balm.
