Work up a sweat and look flawless with our tips and tricks!
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Posted: 26/08/25
Going to the gym isn’t just about working out to feel your best. Sometimes a trip to the gym can be a full on fashion show! When you feel like you look great, your workouts always go better! Now, obviously, makeup is optional when heading to get your sweat on, but if you do fancy a bit of glam for your sesh, we have the best tips to look flawless without compromising your skin- or your gains!
The Perfect Base
You want to start off with a good light-weight moisturiser followed by a mattifying or gripping primer to ensure your makeup doesn’t slide off your face on your first set of Russian twists!
Nivea Soft Tube 75ML
£2.00
Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer 30ml
£7.99
Clear
MUA Grip & Locked Makeup Gripping Primer
£3.99
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Following that, you want to avoid plastering your face with full coverage foundations and heavy powders as they will leave you feeling cakey and clogged once you’ve worked up a sweat! This can lead to breakouts as the powders can end up sitting in your open pores. Not the vibe! (Don’t worry if you’ve had a breakout, we’ve got you covered with our spot patches).
Treat & Ease Cold Sore Patches 36 Pack
£1.00
T-Zone Spot Zapping Gel 8ml
£1.49
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Tinted moisturiser is the way to go for your base, less is more when it comes to fitness makeup! It will give you an even skin tone and a glow that will catch your eye when you’re walking past the mirrors.
Garnier All-In-1 BB Cream SPF 15 Medium 50ml
£4.99
SPF 15 Medium
TOP TIP: you can water down your everyday foundation with some moisturiser to make it less heavy if you have a signature formula that you love!
Little Details
Grab yourself a trusty concealer for those small blemishes and under the eyes to give you that ‘Ready to smash this next set out’ look.
Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer Ivory
£6.59
Ivory (0)
Maybelline Concealer Fit Me 35 Deep
£4.59
Deep 35
Rimmel Multi Tasker Concealer - 040 Ivory
£8.98
Ivory 040
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Waterproof is the name of the game when it comes to mascara! Say goodbye to worrying about panda eyes, you can be confident that you look fabulous whatever your work out is throwing at you!
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara Very Black Waterproof
£6.99
Very Black Wtp 1
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara
£8.49
Black Waterproof
Maybelline Colossal Bubble Mascara Black Waterproof
£11.98
Very Black Waterproof
Rimmel 100% Waterproof Mascara Black 1
£6.98
Black 1
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For your brows look no further than Got2b 4 Brows & Edges, this will keep your brows looking fluffy and flawless while you hit those PB’s! It’s also perfect for keeping those pesky fly aways at bay, so your slick back ballet bun can stay stun!
Got2B Glued Brows Edges Tint Black 16
£4.49
Got2B Glued Brows Edges Tint Black 16
£4.49
If you want to add a bit of something special to your workout glam, a cream blush is the perfect way to add that pop of colour without it being too heavy. – Use it sparingly, less is more!
Sunkissed Holiday Glow Instant Blush Drops
£2.99
Revolution Fast Base Blush Stick Baby
£2.99
Profusion Shimmer Blush Hour Strawberry Mimosa
£4.49
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Removal
It is very important to remove your makeup after a gym session to prevent breakouts and poor skin health! Use a cleanser and a micellar water to ensure you get all the sweat and nasties off your skin. A toner is always a good addition to any skincare regime to even out your skin texture! Finish off your post workout routine with a glowy moisturiser, a light formula if you an early bird or swap out for a night cream if the gym is the last thing on your agenda.
TOP TIP: Make sure you keep hydrated throughout the day to keep your skin supple and free of blemishes. This will reduce the need for heavy base makeup and break the breakout / cover up cycle!
How to wear makeup to the gym
Going to the gym isn’t just about working out to feel your best. Sometimes a trip to the gym can be a full on fashion show! When you feel like you look great, your workouts always go better! Now, obviously, makeup is optional when heading to get your sweat on, but if you do fancy a bit of glam for your sesh, we have the best tips to look flawless without compromising your skin- or your gains!
The Perfect Base
You want to start off with a good light-weight moisturiser followed by a mattifying or gripping primer to ensure your makeup doesn’t slide off your face on your first set of Russian twists!
Following that, you want to avoid plastering your face with full coverage foundations and heavy powders as they will leave you feeling cakey and clogged once you’ve worked up a sweat! This can lead to breakouts as the powders can end up sitting in your open pores. Not the vibe! (Don’t worry if you’ve had a breakout, we’ve got you covered with our spot patches).
Tinted moisturiser is the way to go for your base, less is more when it comes to fitness makeup! It will give you an even skin tone and a glow that will catch your eye when you’re walking past the mirrors.
TOP TIP: you can water down your everyday foundation with some moisturiser to make it less heavy if you have a signature formula that you love!
Little Details
Grab yourself a trusty concealer for those small blemishes and under the eyes to give you that ‘Ready to smash this next set out’ look.
Waterproof is the name of the game when it comes to mascara! Say goodbye to worrying about panda eyes, you can be confident that you look fabulous whatever your work out is throwing at you!
For your brows look no further than Got2b 4 Brows & Edges, this will keep your brows looking fluffy and flawless while you hit those PB’s! It’s also perfect for keeping those pesky fly aways at bay, so your slick back ballet bun can stay stun!
If you want to add a bit of something special to your workout glam, a cream blush is the perfect way to add that pop of colour without it being too heavy. – Use it sparingly, less is more!
Removal
It is very important to remove your makeup after a gym session to prevent breakouts and poor skin health! Use a cleanser and a micellar water to ensure you get all the sweat and nasties off your skin. A toner is always a good addition to any skincare regime to even out your skin texture! Finish off your post workout routine with a glowy moisturiser, a light formula if you an early bird or swap out for a night cream if the gym is the last thing on your agenda.
TOP TIP: Make sure you keep hydrated throughout the day to keep your skin supple and free of blemishes. This will reduce the need for heavy base makeup and break the breakout / cover up cycle!
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