Makeup at the Gym

 Its not a fashion show, but it is a place where you should feel good and let's face it,  your making changes to be a better you!!! Do what makes you happy and comfortable. 

Ok, so i have had so many messages and questions from my introuction blog and im so thankful for all the compliments and encouragement to keep going. So thats exactly what im going to do, this year i want to inspire and help people to achieve their goals. By blogging my experiences with my weightloss and confidence journey, i hope to show everyone that its easier than you think and possible for anyone.  Everyones story is different and noone can tell you that its going to be easy BUT i can tell you thats anything is possible if you can believe it then you can achieve it.

So this Blog is about wearing makeup at the gym. Why? Because ive had a few people asking me as a makeup artist, do i wear makeup at the gym? ... ERM the answer is YES haha. Not because im a makeup aritst, because technically that means i apply makeup to others, but because its what i like to do and it makes me feel more energised, confident and just more me. If i was to wear no makeup, my face would look like a bit of paper next to my body ( i love a bit of fake tan when i havent been on holiday).

I am human afterall,and i do what makes me happy. Dont get me wrong, that has taken me approximately 28 years of my life to do, but i now do what makes me happy, confident and comfortable.

So heres what makeup i wear to the gym:
Bare minerals Complexion rescue

Hydrating tinted moisturiser - doesnt clog your pores and evens out skin tone.

Bare minerals Bare pro foundation
Light weight and full coverage. 

 Max factor Waterpoof Mascara (noone wants to look like a panda)

 Anastaia Beverley Hills Bronzer and Dip brow pomade
 Natural and easy to use.

So not an awful lot of makeup there, but its enough just to give me a fresh and natural look whilst working out. Now, because i mainly do weights in my workouts i dont sweat an awful lot, this means i dont walk out looking like a drowned rat. However, when i do cardio, i do. But i still wear the same makeup everytime i go. I find that the mineral based complextion products stay on my skin and do not go patchy once i have been sweating.  A good waterproof mascara will not run down your face and your eyebrows, well be prepared for a few smudges here and there lol. 

As long as your cleansing, toning and mousturising after your workout then you should not experience any issues. When i first started training, i did have sweat rashes, now thats not from makeup but my body and skin adjusting to temperature changes and excess sweat. Exfoliating twice a week removes excess dead skin cells and lets my skin renew itself. A good skin routine is always advised. My skin care routine is very simple, i use Liz earle cleanse and polish, Tonic and superskin moustirusier. I exfoliate with the Liz earle exfoliator twice a week and use the clay mask twice a week also. 

Wearing makeup to the gym is a personal preference. I wear makeup to the gym because that's what i want to do, so with that being said girls my answer to your question 'can i wear makeup to the gym?' is YES of course your can. Choose products that are mineral based and dont wear too much just because you dont want to be covered in makeup at the end of your session. Keep is simple, natural and make sure your skincare routine is on point. BUT, if you choose not to wear makeup then again still keep on top of your skincare routine because the sweat will affect your skin regardless.

I think thats all for now, and my next blog will be up shortly on ANXIETY at the gym. Thats going to be a long one and i cant wait to share it with you.

Ciao for now,

Bella

xxxxxx