The Tuesday Topic this week is: Makeup while running – yes or no?
Yes!
Here’s the Makeup-related items that I wear when I run:
- Foundation – because it hides flaws in your skin (bags under your eyes lol) but mostly since it’s contains SUNSCREEN.
- Lipstick – I just always do wear it (for COLOR) but also because it contains sunscreen and prevents my lips from getting dry and cracked.
- Earrings – Always, usually hoops.
- Eyeliner & Mascara – rarely but sometimes. (Rarely because I wear sunglasses and no one sees my eyes)
- Sunglasses – Almost Always – I wear Contacts and my eyes are sensitive to sun and wind.
I still follow the same above during the Pandemic because I run most days and I do have ZOOM meetings. (Can’t scare my co-workers and friends away!)
The only issue has been that when I wear a gaiter, it fogs up my sunglasses. Sometimes I do wear my glasses instead of my contacts…SAME!! (Luckily I’m not blind without my glasses and I just shove them in my pocket.)
contactless run
I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner) and you should too.
I’m also linking up here:
with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.
Happy Running! What about you? What do you wear on your face when you run? Or do you run au naturel? Please share.
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Wow, you’re good, Darlene!
I’m very minimalistic. I put on Nivea cream in the morning and that’s it…Unless the sun is out and then I use a sunscreen with a high (50+) protection.
Since we’re all wearing masks, I have given up lipstick altogether. But of course, for Zoom meetings, a nice and bright lipstick makes sense – perhaps more than ever!
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I’m not that good during the Pandemic. It will be weird without masks. I’ll have to get out the make up. I hope it hasn’t expired. Lol.
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I wish I could wear earrings while I run because I wear earrings all the time, but when wearing them while running they always end up hitting me in the face lol.
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I think I’m lazy. I just never remove my jewelry. I always have earrings in my ears.
When I went to work, I would change my jewelry, wear different earrings, necklaces, bracelets. Now Nada. lol
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I’m pretty minimalistic on my face when I run- just sunscreen and sunglasses if it’s sunny. I’ll put on some mascara on the rare occasion before a run.
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I don’t use mascara that often because if I sweat, it runs into my eyes and I wear contacts. For some reason I prefer eyeliner…weird.
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I would just sweat that all off. And probably break out! Sunglasses, yes. SPF lipbalm, yes. That’s it!
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Remember when I did work, I ran after work. I always wore makeup to work…now it’s just for ZOOM calls.
Lipstick has just been a habit. I feel naked without color. (I forget that it’s not necessary when I wear a mask.)
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Interesting to read Darlene! I don’t put on any makeup for early runs where I will shower right after, but definitely put on a little for races or Saturday group long runs. I hate when my mascara isn’t actually waterproof though and its a cold run where it smears all over, ha!
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I wouldn’t put makeup on for early runs either. I usually run after work but lately at lunchtime. I don’t wear mascara that often because as you said, it can get pretty ugly when it runs.
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Even though most of my runs are in the early hours, the eyeliner & lipstick (and usually small earrings) are a most. Heck, that’s when I’m looking the scariest (right outta bed), and no one needs to see it LOL
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Ha ha. You always look good. I agree lipstick and earrings are a must.
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You look good on your runs, Darlene! I hardly ever wear makeup at all, especially now that I have retired. I never wore makeup or earrings during a run. I guess I am too lazy!
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I’m getting lazy lately. I blame it on the pandemic.
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I don’t wear makeup when I run, just sunscreen if its light out. And sunglasses. When i used to run later in the day I would wash my face before starting my workout.
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I think most runners do not wear makeup especially if they run in the morning or they don’t work.
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I have very similar products for my runs and workouts. The tinted sunscreen is a must for me daily. It does also even out my skin. I have not tried the earrings though! 🙂
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I just never take my earrings off… I used to change them frequently to match my outfits…
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I’m a morning runner and there is no makeup going on. Since the pandemic I’ve gotten away from wearing lipstick and earrings. Other than a watch and sometimes my wedding ring, I haven’t been wearing jewelry. Ugh.
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When I run in the morning which is rarely but I hope to change that when it warms up, it would be zippo in the make-up compartment.
And my poor jewelry box is lonely. I wear the same old same old.
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I do wear a pair of diamond studs without fail. They are screwbacks, so I rarely take them off.
And yes to sunglasses. They are a must-have.
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Same with my studs. Easier to keep them in all the time.
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Sunglasses for sure if it’s light out) and that’s it for me! I usually run early in the morning and it’s hard enough to get out the door as it is.
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When I run early I just get out the door too.
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No makeup for me. You mentioned earrings and while I don’t wear them for running, I wear them afterwards. For some reason I feel “naked” without them.
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I do too. It’s weird to have my holes empty.
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Confession here: I don’t take my makeup off at night. Therefore, I wear makeup when I run. Otherwise, I wouldn’t bother. I do wear sunglasses though!
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Confession: same.
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I always moisturise and wear sunscreen but typically don’t wear make in “real life”. But when I’m having a down day or I’m reluctant to run I’ll always throw on my brightest outfit AND bright lipstick! Love how it makes me feel!
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I agree. Lipstick somehow makes you feel happier.
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I don’t wear makeup while I run – I sweat a lot so I’d probably end up looking like a mess! I should wear sunscreen more frequently though!
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I should too. I don’t burn so it’s easy to forget.
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I don’t wear makeup when I run since it sometimes clogs my pores or irritates my skin. I do always wear SPF and sunglasses! In winter I’ll use lipbalm.
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The masks makes me forget stuff. Can’t wait until things are normal.
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My fog free lenses were the best body purchase in these crazy times
You will probably never see me in makeup.
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Never say never.
Oh wow. Fog free lenses. I just run blind. Lol
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I was due for new glasses anyway. The Crizal lenses were maybe an extra $25. Very well spent
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Definitely
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My fog free lenses were the best body purchase in these crazy times, they’re not perfect but they’re better.
You will probably never see me in makeup.
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