Do you put on makeup before going to the gym?

PollifaxFive · 12-26-2011, 02:17 PM

I never wear makeup anyway, but I probably wouldn't go to the gym with makeup if I did. Too sweaty! Then again, I also have a don't-talk-to-me policy in the gym unless I see a friend briefly or come WITH a friend. On that note (although I do understand that makeup is as much for oneself as it is for guys or girls!) I can't understand women who say that they use the gym as a meeting place for guys. When I'm on that machine, working out, I'm physically stressed & focused on sweating. Worst time to talk to me!

Cucumber Blossom · 01-23-2012, 01:04 AM

I have pretty sensitive skin, so I tend to think that if I don't rid my face of makeup prior exercising, I'll get a ton of acne come the next day.

ma26 · 01-23-2012, 01:22 AM

Not to say there arent some pretty hot men at the gym (cause there most definitely sometimes are). But makeup at gym? Oh no no no no no! Thats terrible for the skin and if I do that then I HAVE to wear makeup the rest of the time to cover up the breakouts form the sweat mixing with makeup. Now I sweat a ton, and if I dont why am I there?

I'm married so maybe this is easy for me to say. I have no reason to impress anyone. But even in my singleton days I was never a makeup gymmer.

I go to the gym to look GOOOOOD the times I am not there.

jeminijad · 01-23-2012, 05:00 PM

God no.

And I didn't when I was single, either. I don't wear foundation, anyhow.

Energizer Jamie · 01-23-2012, 05:22 PM

I never wear make-up at the gym because it will get ruined anyways (if I'm working out properly, that is). If I absolutely feel I MUST wear something, I go for eyeliner because it makes a big difference without getting in the way to much. Just have to be careful not to smear it when I wipe my face off with my towel.

Diamondonalandmine · 01-25-2012, 08:53 AM

I try not to... breakouts suck

Mizzthingaling · 02-05-2012, 07:42 PM

I tried it one and broke out. The funny thing is I always get hit on with no make up and my workout clothes on whether it is at the gym or after my run. I do continue to wear small earrings though. That's just me.

makingthechanges · 02-06-2012, 08:42 PM

I don't put it on to go to the gym, but I go straight from work so I still have it on on weekdays. I've never broken out from it. But I use the powder foundation. On weekends I don't put it on to go work out.

ValRock · 02-06-2012, 08:43 PM

LOL NO! I make ugly faces and have sweat dripping off my chin and into my eyes. Makeup would be a disaster!

Luckenstein · 02-09-2012, 05:17 PM

I usually bring the translucent powder in to the gym. I have a little routine in which after I work out, I go to Starbucks to have a cup of decaf coffee and I'm not too keen on being a sweaty red mess before hopping back on the bike and tossing back even more water.