Don’t forget to pack these beauty items in your bag the next time you hit up the gym
A well-edited toiletry bag contains exactly what you need and nothing extra, which is why we say all heavy lifting should be done in the gym. With that being said, these gym beauty essentials are a must-have for maintaining a fab pre or post-workout look no matter what hard-hitting class comes your way.
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Gym beauty essentials: Hydrate your pout
Dab over your pout pre-workout to prevent dryness. This celeb fave contains lanolin to naturally mimic skin lipids for deep-down, long-lasting moisture. Bonus: you can use it anywhere you notice parched patches of skin, including knees and elbows.
LanoLips 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm, $23 at nordstrom.com
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Gym beauty essentials: Lose your kinks
Say goodbye to gym hair for good! These no-slip hair ties won’t crease or dent strands, so you can lose the pony post-workout.
Sephora Collection Bob and Weave Set of 8 Hair Ties, $15 at Sephora
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Gym beauty essentials: Refresh your pits
Lavender and tangerine essential oils whisk away odour, kill bacteria and soothe skin. But don’t be fooled by the delicate scent, this aluminum-free formula will see you through your most intense sweat sesh.
Leaves of Trees Lavender Tangerine Deodorant, $17 at leavesoftrees.com
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Gym beauty essentials: Cleanse your face
Nourish skin and remove makeup with hypoallergenic, paraben-free wipes before you work out. Or, use them to refresh yourself after a sweaty spin class. Rich with vitamin C, these wipes boost radiance, too.
Live Clean Fresh Face Refreshing Facial Wipes, $8 at well.ca
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Gym beauty essentials: Keep your hair fresh
Dry shampoo is a must. This one works well and smells amazing. Plus, we love the non-aerosol mist and that it contains 25 pure flower and plant essences from 99.8 percent naturally derived ingredients — and no baddies.
Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo, $39 at aveda.ca
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