Sanya Richards-Ross Reveals What's In Her Makeup Bag
Who says you can't cross the finish line looking fabulous? Sanya Richards-Ross may be one of the fastest women in the world, but she's also one of the most fashionable. In addition to winning gold in the 400 meter race and the 4x400 meter team relay, the elite athlete was highly praised for her sense of style. While racing, she wore chic Chanel earrings, gorgeous braided hairstyles, and American flag nail art.
"I live by my mantra: Look good, feel good, run good," says Sanya. "I believe it can apply to every woman no matter what their goals or profession. For me, it's running for Olympic medals but it could be used for whatever you put your mind to. I want girls everywhere to know that you can be a fierce competitor and embrace your beauty as well, you don't have to forfeit one for the other."
1/12The track star who brought home two gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics shares what beauty products came along for the ride.
Photo: courtesy of NARS2/12Primer
"Whether I’m having an active day of running on the track or a long day of interviews and appearances, wearing primer really helps my makeup stay put and look its best all day. It’s the first thing I put on before any other other products."
NARS Oil-Free Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer, $32. Narscosmetics.com.
Photo: courtesy of NARS3/12Concealer
"Color matching is so important! No one wants their neck and face to be two different colors, and with the choices we have today, there’s no need for that to happen. Mixing these two shades gives me that perfect custom blend. It leaves my skin blemish free, creating a clean palette for me to work with."
NARS Concealer Stick in Caramel and Amande, $22 each. Narscosmetics.com.
Photo: courtesy of MAC4/12Eyeliner
"Wearing eyeliner is a great way to define your eyes and make them stand out. I love to play with color and find it more fun to use colored eyeliner rather than the typical black, which can sometimes appear harsh in the daytime. My MAC eyeliner in Minted is a really fun teal-green color that brings a fun punch of color to my look."
MAC Eye Kohl in Minted, $15. Maccosmetics.com.
Photo: courtesy of Walgreens5/12Eyeshadow
"The colors in this palette work so well with my skin tone. My lid, crease, and highlight shades are all in one kit, which is so convenient on the go. Neutral metallics are a great way to bring a little glamour to a daytime look."
CoverGirl Queen Collection Eyeshadow Quad in Lion Queen, $6. Walgreens.com.
Photo: courtesy of MAC6/12Bronzer
"Applying this powder all over my face gives me an even, sun-kissed glow that helps me looked refreshed, like I’ve just spent the weekend at the beach."
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Give Me Sun, $29. Maccosmetics.com.
Photo: courtesy of Drugstore.com7/12Mascara
"I love how this mascara elongates my lashes, making them hard to miss on or off-camera."
Maybelline New York Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Waterproof Mascara, $9. Drugstore.com.
Photo: courtesy of MAC8/12Brow Pencil
"Well-defined eyebrows are the basis for a great looking face with or without makeup. I use this mechanical pencil because the tip is so fine it really allows you to control the shading to achieve as much or as little density as you want."
MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked, $15. Maccosmetics.com.
Photo: courtesy of Sephora9/12Loose Powder
"This is the last thing that I dust all over my face to achieve that camera-ready professional finish every day. Even if you’re not going to be on camera, what’s wrong with looking picture perfect? This HD powder reduces shine and sets my whole look so it lasts from day to night."
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder, $32. Sephora.com.
Photo: courtesy of MAC10/12Lip Gloss
"I love to play with makeup and mix and match colors until I come up with something that works for me. After lightly defining my lips with my MAC Lip Pencil in Whirl, I apply a layer of their Lipglass in the color Florabundance. It gives me a light pink, milky-looking base."
MAC Tinted Lipglass in Florabundance, $15. Maccosmetics.com.
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"I apply this on top of Whirl and Florabundance to add a more translucent peachy color to the look. The two glosses together make the perfect daytime lip color for me."
NARS Lip Gloss in Giza, $24. Narscosmetics.com.
Photo: courtesy of MAC12/12Lip Pencil
"I love this liner because not only does it help my gloss combination last longer, but it’s also just a great neutral color with a hint of pink. Long gone are the days of lip liners and lip glosses that are ten shades apart, so whatever your neutral is, be sure to choose the liner that works for your look."
MAC Lip Pencil in Whirl, $15. Maccosmetics.com.
