by Annie Vischer
Whether you’re dashing off to meet friends after a cardio session, heading back to work after a lunchtime Psycle class (yes we do that) or even just likely to run into THAT guy on the way back, a quick beauty fix never goes unappreciated. It’s not like we want to pop on a full face of makeup, but a little primping and preening is sometimes necessary.
The Eve Lom Kiss Mix (£16.00) is a classic, and however much water you’ve downed, you’ll be ever so slightly dehydrated. It’s colourless so you won’t look like you’re trying too hard, and the minty tickle it gives you will keep you buzzing.
Mio Skincare Clean Slate Workout Wipes (£27.00) are brand new this year and come in a pack of 25. If you don’t have time for a shower, or one’s simply not an option, these are for you. Forget dinky little makeup wipes, these things are jumbo sized. They’re hardy enough to remove sweat, and gentle enough to use on your face. They’re a definite gym bag space saver.
We love a post-workout glow but occasionally it can need calming down a little. We recommend The Body Shop Vitamin E Cool CC Cream (£11.00). It’s only one shade, so totally fuss-free, cooling on flushed skin, and packed full of moisture to soothe skin after exercise. The coverage is light enough to let your gym-brightened skin shine through too.
It’s America’s number one hairbrush, and we’re fairly addicted too. The Wet Brush (£11.99) is the kindest way to tease out those knots and matts. It will avoid hair breakage, and keep the resultant frizz at bay. Once you’ve tried it you won’t look back.
After a great workout skin is crying out for a dose of moisture, but if you’re faced with dressing straight afterwards, we understand it’s easy to talk yourself out of it. This Works Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil (£39.50) is full to the brim with hydrating and calming ingredients, and best of all, it won’t make clothes stick. And we don’t keep it just for legs, this little gem works perfectly as a body oil.