Great News! Make-up You Can Wear While Working Out

BBC presenter and fitness instructor, LadyXsize trials Sport FX makeup that you can wear while working out

I’m very conscious of ensuring my skin looks in peak condition. So when I was asked to try out a different brand of make-up, my initial thoughts were, I like to stick to my tried and tested brand. With super fussy skin, I need to make certain that the make-up that I trial is kind to the face.

When I was given the opportunity to sample SportFX, the first thing I looked at was the ingredients and I was very pleased with what I saw. Sweet almond oil, vitamin C complex and shea butter to name but a few. Also paraben-free. Now I am dark-skinned but I still wear SPF protection for the skin on my face and I was impressed to find SPF protection in the foundation and concealer. An excellent start!!

To do a real trial, the make-up needed to undergo a challenging workout, so where better than at an Exhibition in Glasgow where I needed to perform two workouts and then onto a film shoot for my Workout At Home. The make-up needed to be hard-wearing and last all day!

After priming my skin, I started with the BB Cream Balance Boosting Foundation (12.99) and the Core Cream Concealer (£8.99) both with SPF 20. I don’t really use liquid foundation and my first thoughts were: – although it is easier to apply than a powder or stick, if you sweat, surely it is more likely to drip. However, after it was applied it dried quickly and didn’t come off on my fingers when I touched my face, unlike my usual brand that ensures I leave paw prints when I wear it!

To brighten up my very dry lips, I added a dab of the Raspberry Rhubarb Recovery Lip Balm with SPF 15 (4.99). I finished the look off with a spray of the Time Out Face Mist (£7.99) to set my make-up.

My performances went without a hiccup, there was a fair amount of sweat and brow wiping. Normally with my non-sport specific brand, my towel is usually marked which is why I never bring a white towel, always red. This time however I was pleasantly surprised to find very little fall out and no smudged eyes. The make-up stayed fresh looking and only required a top up for filming a series of high intensity workouts for Workout At Home, the online subscription area on my website.

MY VERDICT: I believe in looking good when I am working out, especially as many of my workouts are at high attendance public events with media coverage. I hadn’t considered using a sport specific brand before, but now I have used SportFX and seen the benefits, I will be sticking with it. The natural ingredients combined with all the user-friendly considerations make SportFX an excellent choice. Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed.