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Steal These Fitness Gurus' Gym Bag Beauty Essentials

Looking good while you sweat takes work. Here, the get-gorgeous, stay-gorgeous products no gym bag should be without
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Melisse Gelula, Editorial Director, Co-Founder, Well+Good
Dry Shampoo: I'm obsessed with dry shampoo," admits Gelula. She loves vegan, organic, cruelty-free SkinnySkinny Dry Shampoo, which is a wiz at zapping excess oil. Also, it's "the size of a salt shaker," says Gelula -- perfect for an overcrowded gym bag. "You can learn a lot in the SoulCycle locker room -- and I learned you can blast your sweaty hair dry with a blow-dryer first then add the dry shampoo."

Face Mist: "I can't imagine putting serum or moisturizer on until I've cooled down. So I love, love, love a face mist, ideally something toning with white willow bark or hyaluronic acid, which draws 1,000 times its weight in water. It feels like I'm replenishing my skin after sweating it all out. Right now I'm all about Yuli Metamorphic Elixir. It's light, but it has amazing skin-renewing ingredients like vitamins A and C. It's worth carrying the bottle around, though fingers crossed they come out with a travel size," she says.

Face Oil: "I'm huge fan of facial oil and I use a few at a time, one in the morning, one at night. The one in my gym bag right now is Earth Tu Face Anti-Aging + Restorative with Sea Buckthorn + Geranium. My skin looks amazing when I use it, the texture's perfect, and the smell is divine. I'm going to be very upset when it runs out."

Travel-Friendly Makeup: "I allow one minute for makeup, and I've got it down to three steps: Swipe on a concealer foundation stick and blend with my fingers. Swipe on a bronzer stick on my cheeks and eyelids, like [Vapour Organic Beauty Solar Translucent Bronzer] and then apply mascara. Kjaer Weiss Mascara is slightly smaller, so it fits in my tiniest cosmetic bag. And it's incredibly chic. I see women staring at it, because of the stainless steel look. Somehow it's quick-drying, which is great for dashing out of the locker room and to work."



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Rachel Scherdin, MS, RDN, Iron Man Competitor and Personal Trainer
Tinted Moisturizer: "I do not like to wear foundation when I workout because -- let's be realistic -- it clogs your pores and you sweat it off," she says. Which is why she relies on chemical-free, water-resistant Image Skincare Daily Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 to moisturize, cover redness and get in her sun protection.

Lip Balm: "This organic chapstick gives you a little color and a lot moisture all in one," she says about Badger Balm Natural Mineral Color Tint in Rose Tourmaline.

Dry Shampoo: "If I washed and blow-dried my hair every time I worked out, I would live in the bathroom," Scherdin says. Like Gelula, she keeps SkinnySkinny Dry Shampoo on hand to get rid of oil after a tough workout.

Liquid Liner: I have never found a waterproof liquid eyeliner that I liked before [Eyeko Visual Eyes Liquid Eyeliner]," she raves. "It does not smudge if you go swimming, and it is really easy to apply."

Mascara: She also claims that she never leaves the house without Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Natural Mascara, because the formula is made with natural ingredients and doesn't clump or flake.

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Tanya Becker, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Physique 57
Headband: Becker calls the Sparkly Soul Headband a "must-have" for both teaching and taking classes at Physique 57. "This non-slip band really holds back my hair without giving me a headache," she says. Plus, hello? They're pretty.

Faux Tanner: Another must-have is Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads, which she uses post-workout. "They not only exfoliate, [they] also leave you with a sun-kissed glow."

Nail Polish: Lastly, she always carries Essie Nail Polish in Sugar Daddy (a barely-there pink) in case of any pre-class mani chips.

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Julie Jacko, Founder of Barre Motion
Sunscreen: "The intense Miami sun calls for serious skin protection," Jacko says. She loves Elta MD UV Lotion because "it absorbs instantly and provides a flattering, dry finish."

Lip Balm: Likewise, her lips need protecting, too. Jacko always reaches for Isola Mint Organic SPF 30 Lip Balm. "It is wonderfully moisturizing and provides sun protection," she says.

All-Day Lipstick: If she needs a little lip color post-workout, she turns to Nars Lipstick in Christina (a shimmering golden raspberry), which she says has "the best saturation of color, is the longest wearing, and goes with everything. It's my go-to lipstick."

No-Fail Antiperspirant: To keep dry during intense sweat sessions, Jacko uses Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Anti-Perspirant. "I have tried every antiperspirant on the market. I always go back to this one," she says. "It keeps me the driest of any I've tried, and the powdery scent is beautiful without being overpowering."

Barefoot Socks: "Bella Toesox are a thing of beauty for your feet at the barre," she says. "They have a beautiful ballet-inspired design and rich colors and patterns that dress up anyone's plié."

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 Madeleine Starkey, SoulCycle Instructor
A Gentle Cleansing Regimen: An arsenal of Pratima Spa's face cleanser, oils and SPF have set up permanent residence in Starkey's bag. "I literally don't leave home without these Ayurvedic skin care products because as a SoulCycle instructor who is constantly sweating, I need a cleansing regimen that's gentle enough to cleanse my face multiple times a day but strong enough to stave off congested pores that inevitably -- for me -- turn into breakouts if not militantly cared for," she says.

An All-Natural Deodorant: "I believe the body should perspire when it needs to perspire, so I avoid antiperspirant at all costs," she says. That's why she opts for Weleda Deodorant in the citrus scent. She raves that the all-natural formula "makes your sweat smell good (relatively speaking)."

A Nourishing Cuticle Cream: One of Starkey's biggest pet peeves: raggedy fingernails. She relies on Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream to keep her digits in tip-top condition. As fitness instructors ... we communicate so much with our hands, and sometimes there's no time for a proper manicure, so the cuticle cream is a quick fix for any unsightly, dehydrated nails and cuticles," she explains.

A Signature Scent: She's worn Hermès Eau des Merveilles (a woodsy and citrusy scent without a hint of florals) for seven years, and swears it's no exaggeration that she's complimented on it at least once a day. "I keep one bottle in my makeup bag and one at home so I'm never without it, because let's be honest: smelling good is super important!"

Concealer: "I never wear makeup when I teach since my skin is so sensitive, but sometimes a dab or two of [Make Up For Ever Lift Concealer] transforms my face from tired to alive right before class--or anything else my day holds," she says.

BY ALLIE FLINN | MAR 25, 2016 | SHARES
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