11 Sport-Ready Beauty Buys for All Your Summertime Workouts
1/13Judging by the rising digits on our weather apps this week, it’s officially time to swap out all your makeup mainstays for sport-ready beauty buys. These are the products that come with waterproof, smudge-proof, budge-proof properties, so they’re ready to take on any workout class from cardio barre to Crossfit.
Prefer to go bare-faced at the gym? Depending on where you live, sometimes setting foot outside is more than enough to work up a sweat. Here’s why we shop sport beauty: if it can hold up to workouts and water, it can hold up to anything, including the arrival of heat and humidity. Think of it like this: it’s always nice to step out the door knowing that your makeup won’t free-spiritedly migrate all over your face.
To get you prepped for all your summer workouts, we searched our favorite brands for the best in sport-ready beauty. And if you’re actually looking to wear these through your sweat sessions, we threw in a few fitness essentials (like bath salts and beauty wipes) as well. Click through for 11 picks guaranteed to put in work.
2/13__ St. Tropez In Shower Gradual Tan__
Normally, we’d advise that you avoid any form of moisture for eight hours after self-tanning. St. Tropez neatly gets around that rule with their in-shower formula, which you apply to wet skin (like a body wash or facial cleanser) and rinse off after letting it develop for three minutes. Try their new Medium shade for more noticeable warmth and glow. Once you towel-dry, your tan will be ready to take on any workout—including a swim.
3/13Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Color
For brows that wow through the toughest workout, fill them in with Stila’s marker-like pen. The brush tip creates precise lines, so we especially love using this to add subtle definition to the tail of the eyebrow. It’s not quite as easy to apply as a gel formula (definitely still use a mirror), but it’s a pretty foolproof method for locking down your arches. The long-wear formula also features honey, aloe, and chamomile extracts to help condition the skin.
4/13RMS The Ultimate Makeup Remover Wipe
These individually packaged wipes might actually be the ultimate. For starters, they’re infused with raw coconut cream, which melts away all of your makeup while moisturizing skin. A fun fact the RMS team shared with us is that coconut oil has high concentrations of lauric acid, which has natural antibacterial properties, AKA exactly what you need after an intense sweat session. The cloths are also super soft on skin, and the formula actually helps soothe irritations—like rashes or sunburn.
5/13Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
Hourglass’ primer sinks in so fast that it practically disappears while you’re still in the middle of rubbing it in. The invisible, featherweight fluid is oil-free and has a long list of skin-perfecting properties. It conceals redness, minimizes the appearance of pores, smooths over fine lines, and actively repels water. Translation: you’ll look slightly airbrushed without having to apply any actual base makeup, and your face will feel silky smooth.
6/13Sonia Kashuk Lashify Mascara
Before you grab a tube of this seriously smudgeproof mascara, make sure to the check the tube; the waterproof version comes in shiny packaging, while the regular version features a matte case. For workouts, you’ll definitely want the waterproof. The formula provides the perfect amount of length, volume, and curl—plus, you won’t sweat it off (we tried). Best of all, it comes with a lash comb at one end, allowing you to conveniently comb away any clumps.
7/13__ Osmia Organics Recovery Salt Bath__
When your workout is over, these fancy bath salts are hands-down the best way to treat yourself. The blend is a mix of grey sea salt from France and Epsom salts, which help lessen aches and soreness. Plus, as soon as you sprinkle a few scoops in your bath, you’ll notice it smells really good. The team at Osmia Organics coats their salts in organic oils like wild lavender and marjoram. According to them, the secret scent blend is designed to make all your problems disappear. Our take? It definitely does wonders when it comes to calming minds and lifting moods.
8/13Plant Re: Fresh Organic Toning Facial Mist
If you’re going to add a toner to your summer skincare routine, definitely opt for one that comes in a spray bottle. Our reasoning? It allows the formula to double as an on-the-go face mist, an essential for any workout class you take. Plant’s soothing formula features botanical ingredients like cucumber, rosewater, and aloe vera. Witch hazel and antibacterial lemongrass provide a refreshing kick and help control oil — but won’t dry out your complexion.
9/13Meow Meow Tweet Deodorant Stick
We’re willing to take bets that your existing deodorant is nowhere near this cute. Meow Meow Tweet’s packaging is completely biodegradable—meaning it will compost in a year, so take it as extra motivation to use this on the daily! The stick formula gets its odor-fighting powers from a heavy dose of magnesium and a light sprinkle of baking soda. It’s great if you have sensitive skin, since nourishing plant oils and butters comprise the rest of the product’s base. Try lavender bergamot, which is unobtrusively fresh and won’t clash with your perfume.
10/13Sachajuan Protective Hair Perfume
While you could theoretically mist any of your favorite scents over your hair for a pre-workout refresh, we especially like Sachajuan’s hair perfume for its added perks of UV protection and static reduction. The delicate notes of perfumed fruit, dewy florals, and patchouli smell insanely good, and come with a side of anti-odor technology. A blend of citrus oils works to counteract (and not just mask) odors in your hair. As a bonus, the formula is gentle enough to use as a body spray too.
11/13Fresh Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30
If you’re a fan of Fresh’s ever-popular lip balm, you’ll instantly recognize the citrusy, sugary scent when you uncap this tube. The difference? The brand’s Sugar Sport stick contains SPF 30 protection and is completely water-resistant. It also feels different going on—more lightweight and less moisturizing than the balm. We suspect it’s because you can actually apply this one all over your face, even around the delicate eye area. The combination of sugar, avocado oil, and currant seed oil keeps your skin feeling soft and smelling edible.
12/13__ Eyeko Sport Waterproof Eyeliner__
There are certain brands we go to when we want our eyeliner game to be on point. Eyeko’s latest innovation is this this creamy, pitch-black liner that clings to your eyelids and never lets go (until you’re ready to remove it, that is). The gel pencil is infused with emollient coconut oil, allowing it to glide on smoothly and wear comfortably. Wear it to your next cardio class, and prepare to be amazed.
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