Hit the Gym, Moms—and Look Great!

Make your fitness routine easier to stick to with these workout-proof wonders.

Getting to the gym in the first place is an accomplishment. It’s not likely you’ll have time to go home and freshen up before hustling on to work, your kid’s playdate, to drive carpool. That’s where these workout-conquering beauty tools and expert tips come in. Try one or all, and keep moving beautifully through your days. 

1)    Start off with a style that won’t be a nuisance while working out, advises celebrity hairstylist Bill Murphy. He recommends a topknot as one option that elegantly transitions to your next stop. Slip hair into a foam hair donut (find at beauty supply and dance shops) and wind securely around into a bun. Keep in place with hair pins. Seal the style with hairspray. L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Hold Hairspray ($14.99) lives up to its name, keeping hair in place and out of your eyes. No sticky feel, though. 

2)    Powder foundation evens skin tone and absorbs oil, making it perfect for active days. We especially like Maybelline Better Skin Pressed Powder ($10.99). It covers as well as old-school liquid foundation, but leaves a super-sheer, shine-free finish behind.