Product Push: Your Gym Look

Don’t judge me when I say, I am the girl that wears makeup to the gym; although, I wouldn’t necessarily call it makeup, but rather “product”.  And OK, yes, most people don’t.  But trust me I have seen false lashes, hot pink lipstick and hair extensions at my gym, so I am modest in comparison.

My sister and I both feel that looking good when you go to the gym makes you feel great when you work out (that includes a cute outfit and a colored headband.  Not the 80’s style is swear!).  I am not talking heavy makeup here ladies, but mere products that work double duty and give you that fresh clean face.  Usually I’m also going other places before or after the gym (that’s my defense for wearing makeup when I workout and I’m sticking to it!)

Product 1: Tinted Moisturizer

                        -Its great because it evens out your skin tone, and if you are doing outdoor activities, it works double duty, since most tinted moisturizers have SPF in them.  My favorite is Laura Mercier in “Neutral”, its light and really does match most skin tones.

Product 2: Mascara

                        -Contrary to what you might think, I do not like wearing waterproof mascara to the gym because, well, as soon as I get home I jump in the shower and I like the makeup removal to be even easier than its application.  Unless you are gearing up for some intense cardio kickbox class and are planning on sweating buckets, stick to a light non waterproof mascara formula.  I like Revlon “Grow Luscious Mascara” (its supposed to improve you lash growth) or Bare Escentuals makes a good one too

Product 3: Tinted Lip Balm

                        -If you have read my previous Product Push: Perfect Your Pucker blog, you know that I love Nivea Lip balm and their “Fruity Shine” in strawberry is my favorite!

Product 4: A touch of Blush

                        -A little cheek color is not essential, since you will probably produce this on your own when you work out, but a little hint of color is always nice.  I like Nars Illuminator in “Orgasm” or just your regular blusher, just go really light on the application!

A finishing touch for me and a gym essential is a great headband. I don't like fussing with my hair, it'll be in a bun at the top of my head with a Goody "Stay Put" Headband (does that sound hot or what?)  

So, see, I told you that its not excessive, but I still think that if you look good, you feel good and that makes me want to work out, and that’s my Beauty Recipe for the gym!