Beauty Buff: After Workout Glow
It’s no secret that when you feel good about yourself, you will have a great workout and vice versa. Even experts theorize that wearing makeup improves your overall confidence, which ultimately leads to better posture and balance. According to Self Magazine, a report by L’Oreal Research in Paris revealed that women over 60 who use various types of cosmetics every day have better stability than those who pass on primping.
Now ladies that doesn’t mean cake your face with makeup before a long run, or hop in the pool with mascara loaded eyelashes. That is unless you prefer the clown or raccoon look.
Here are some simple primping tips that will leave you with a simple, classic and chic after workout glow.
Quality Face Time:
Make sure before you apply any makeup you always wash your face, try a pore cleansing face wash like Bliss Pore Perfecting Facial Polish. This comes in handy after a long, hard, grueling workout.
Moisturizer is key to helping you keep a perfect natural glow without too much makeup. My everyday favorite is Clinique’s Moisture Sheer Tint. Not only does it provide SPF 15, it has great coverage for that desired natural look.
Bronzer is essential in creating the no make-up look, but it must be done effectively. Or if you prefer, apply a blush that is a rose color, or mauves. All of these colors are guaranteed to help your complexion pop with freshness! Apply the blush or bronzer on the apples of your cheeks, the bottom of your chin, a little dab on your nose and a swipe on your forehead. This will give your face the look of natural color that isn’t overdone. Remember, less is more. I love Benefit Cosmetic’s bronzer and benetint! Both are easy to find at your nearest Ulta Beauty.
Eye Caramba!
Always try to go light and try to choose neutral colors such as browns and sand colors, olive colors work great too! Use the darkest colors in the crease of your eyelid and blend upwards towards your brow. Apply a hint of Vaseline to your eyelids and rub it in to make your eye make-up look very natural. Covergirl always has great, cheap options and can be conveniently found at any drugstore, superstore or grocery store.
Skip the eyeliner and stick with an eyelash curler. Then apply mascara (preferably waterproof), like Urban Decay’s Big Fatty Waterproof Mascara.
Pucker Up!
Last but not least, your lips! I prefer the no-lipstick look and apply everyday ChapStick, it’s simple and safe with SPF 15. If I am going out for a night on the town I step it up to lip gloss. Just because you aren’t in junior high anymore doesn’t mean you have outgrown Lip Smackers amazing scents and flavors.
Urban Girl Fitness Quote of the Day:
Kiss and make up–but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss. ~Mae West
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