They say you shouldn’t wear make-up while doing sport, and indeed doing it wrong can result in disaster, but we like to break the rules. Another rulebreaker is Swiss football player Alisha Lehmann, who is always sure to slap on a full face and a high ponytail for every match.
Alisha Lehmann at Barclays Women’s Super League match in 2019 / Image credit: Action Foto Sport / Alamy Stock Photo
So how can you wear make-up on the pitch, at the gym or on your morning run without sweating it off or your eye make-up running? Just let us talk you through it.
Primer
You should always prime your face before wearing make-up whatever the situation, but when you’re playing sports it’s essential. Opt for a matte primer with no orange-reddish tint as you’re going to get flushed enough. Apart from creating a smooth canvas for your foundation to go on evenly, you also create a barrier between your skin and your make-up to prevent your pores getting clogged up; playing sports increases your body temperature which means the pores will open up more, so a primer will help keep spots at bay.
Low to medium coverage foundation
It’s probably not a good idea to go for your heavy coverage base because it tends to be obvious when it rubs off or moves on your face, giving a patchy look. Low to medium coverage is the best, and a tinted moisturiser is even better. You also want to avoid anything that’s shimmery or dewy, otherwise you’re going to end up resembling a floodlight.
Avoid the blush
It probably doesn’t need to be said, but your face is going to get some natural colour to it while you’re undertaking a heavy amount of activity, so avoid blush or bronzers like the plague if you don’t want to resemble an embarrassed tomato.
Lash extensions
Your usual fake lashes aren’t likely to cut it when you’re working out or playing sport, so consider semi-permanent lash extensions instead. These stay on for up to 8 weeks, but you have…
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