Raise your hand if you’ve ever worn make-up to the gym. Don’t be shy, you’re definitely not alone. We interviewed several women asking them if they’ve ever applied makeup before working out. Do you know how many of them said they haven’t?
Zero.
If you are active in sports, work out regularly and/or live in a hot, humid climate, you may have experienced the “melting” characteristic of some make-up, especially liquid foundation. When this happens, many women don’t seek an alternative solution. Perspiration often pushes women to stop wearing make-up all together.
Let’s face it – most of us have applied make-up before that morning jog one time or another. Fluid foundation is often pore clogging and causes breakouts. Many women find that it makes their skin oily, not to mention the streaks and smears if you break even the slightest sweat. If you’ve stopped wearing make-up during physical activities, there is a simple solution: 100% mineral make-up.
Mineral foundation is ideal for the active woman’s lifestyle. Naturally water resistant, applied mineral makeup maintains its integrity through humidity, sweat, tears. Applied mineral foundation not only looks great throughout an entire work-out, but doesn’t cause oily breakouts or skin irritations.
Katrina K., a college aged woman living in Eugene, Oregon recently began wearing mineral foundation. Extremely active in sports and other recreational activities, she often limited her use of make-up due to perspiration and concerns of break outs. She shared her experience with us:
Q: Did you work out or play volleyball in makeup before? If no, why?
Katrina: No, I didn’t because it would usually smudge or wipe off with my sweat as well as cause my skin to break out.
Q: What surprised you the most about wearing mineral foundation during your volleyball game?
Katrina: It surprised me that by the end of practice, the foundation was still on my face without any smearing or smudging just like it was before I started working out. I was also surprised that none of it ended up on my t-shirt.
Q: What did you like the most about mineral foundation? Any Dislikes?
Katrina: What I liked the most was that my skin felt like it could still breathe through the heat and sweat and my teammates even commented on the clarity and “freshness” of how my skin appeared before and after practice. Also, it didn’t cause my skin to break out in blemishes like it usually does with most foundations and bronzers that I use. I can’t say that I disliked anything about the product, I can only say that it was new for me wearing that much make-up while exercising. I am only used to wearing eyeliner and mascara while exercising.
Q: How did perspiration affect the quality of the makeup coverage? Did it run, smudge or smear?
Katrina: No, when I looked in the mirror after practice, my makeup appeared untouched.
Q: Would you wear mineral foundation to play volleyball/work-out again?
Katrina: Yes, I will be wearing it daily for school, work, volleyball practice, volleyball tournaments and kickboxing classes.
Ladies, you don’t have to sacrifice looking great to carry out your active daily routine. You can still look like a “knock out” at the gym!