Now that summer is really in full swing in WI, it is time for me to post the beauty products for summer that every girly female endurance athlete should own. I have divided the products into 3 categories: Bath & Shower, Cosmetics, Lotions.
I’ll start with Bath & shower products
1. Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser-I LOVE this cleanser for summer when my face is much oiler than during other times of the year. It has a great tingling feeling that is delightful after a long sweaty workout!
2. 2-in-1 Shampoo and conditioner-I do most of my workouts in the morning before work. I have to be in the shower by 6:15 to get to work on time. Using a shampoo/conditioner combo is my time cheat if I want to squeeze in another mile. My favorite is by Pantene and hydrates nicely.
3. Aussi 3 Minute Miracle-You can’t beat an old classic in my humble opinion. I love this hair treatment and it is just about as cheap as they come. I use this on those rare occurrences that I shower at home and don’t have to rush straight to work. I love the coconut fragrance and it helps repair the sun, sweat, lake water, pool water damage I dish out to my hair.
4. Kiss My Face active athletic shower gel-Love the smell, love the tingle, love the lather. It’s a bit pricy but otherwise, refreshing and perfect!
5. Olay Facial Cleansing Brush-I can’t afford a Clarisonic-I spend way too much money on gear for marathons and triathlons. Not to mention the cost of race entrance fees. This brush has two speeds and is a great exfoliator without feeling like my skin is rubbing off. Another nice feature is that replacement brush heads are reasonably priced (which was important when my 2 year old used mine to clean the toilet).
6. eclos anti-aging skin renewal clay mask-This product is cooling and really does tighten my skin. I use masks more often in the summer to combat the extra sweat and sun damage. I like this one because a very thin layer can be used but still feels effective.
I have a small obsession with makeup. The products I have listed are great for summer because they are light-weight and quick to apply.
1. Garnier Anti-age BB cream and anti-dark-circle roller-These two products are from the same line. The BB cream has sunscreen and provides light weight minimal coverage. It is perfect to even skin tone but isn’t caky in the heat. The Anti-dark-circle roller covers the evidence of late night and early morning workouts. Also helps cover my goggle marks.
2. BH Cosmetics Forever Nude Palette-This palette is great for my gym bag and the colors are perfect for summer. The palette contains 6 eyeshadows, a blush/bronzer combo, highlighting powder, and two lip glosses. The color payoff in the products is great for the price.
3. NYX HD finishing powder-Lightweight, not caky, translucent, cheap-perfect!
4. Bath and Body Works fragrance mist in Amber Rush-I love this body mist! It has the best summery scent.
Lotions
1. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel- I could bathe in this moisturizer. I love that it is a lightweight moisturizer. It doesn’t feel heavy in the heat or feel greasy after I’ve cleaned up from a sweaty workout
2. Vaseline Spray and Go moisturizer-I think the product name says it all. It’s great!
3. Body Glide for her anti chafe cream-Prevents rubbing and chafing without clogging my pores. Not greasy at all.
These have been some of my go-to beauty product that I love for summer. Most of the products are light-weight, cooling, or time savers. Just the qualities I
need during hot busy summer months. What are some of the summer products you can’t live without?
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