Do’s and Dont’s of Make-Up at the Gym
skin and prevent the toxins in
skin being purged via sweat.
This ultimately leads to acne.
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Use products that are as natural
as possible. Even better if
they’re organic. When sweat
and make-up combine, they
can become congesting,
which may lead to a bumpy
complexion and breakouts.
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Keep the look subtle. You’re
aiming for a no-make-up look.
Overdoing it with foundation,
mascara and lippy will just look
silly.
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Don’t use foundation,
especially longwearing
formulas. They can clog the
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Embrace a tinted moisturiser
or a BB Cream. Try a tinted
moisturiser or a BB Cream
instead, like The Base by Lara
Bingle LB Cream, $24, www.
thebaseme.com. It will cover
any flaws, leave a healthy
looking glow and offer slight
sun protection.
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Forget eyeliner. It will look
overdone, and it can easily
smudge if it mixes with sweat.
Get that in your eyes and your
workout will be over before
you know it. Ouch!
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Define your peepers with great
waterproof mascara. Stick to
one coat, as again, piling it on
will look like you’re headed to
a nightclub, not the gym. Go
ahead and paint those bottom
lashes – a true waterproof
formula shouldn’t shift until you
take to it with eye make-up
remover. We love: Rimmel
London 100% waterproof
Mascara, $12.50, www.
aurimmellondon.com
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