Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been attempting to up our fitness game at Birchbox HQ as we countdown to the Nike Women’s 10km London Run in June (eek!). As the distance of our jogs have increased, we’re really been putting our beauty stash to the test and we’ve come up with a list of products that truly deserve a gold medal. Let’s do this…
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1. Ciaté London Nail Gym – Nail Strengthener
Want a personal trainer that you won’t have to spend hours at the gym with to see results? Ciaté London has the solution! This strengthening formula uses advanced oxygen technology and Hexanal to transform weak nails into strong, toned, healthy ones from the first application. We love.
2. Philip Kingsley Body Building Shampoo and Conditioner
Forget pumping iron, this hard-working hair shampoo and conditioner will pump up the volume of your tresses in a flash. Enhanced with keratin proteins and natural cellulose, it improves the strength and condition of your tresses and thickens the appearance of each individual strand for a supercharged finish. Bye, bye limp locks!
3. stila stay all day 10-in-1 HD beauty balm
Whether you want a little coverage for your workout, or you just want a base that WORKS, we can’t argue that this BB cream really delivers results. A primer, moisturiser, anti-ageing serum and sheer foundation all in one; it creates a velvety-soft base that mattifies excess oil while antioxidants keep skin protected.
4. activbod Turn Up The Heat Roller Gel
Most of us at Birchbox HQ are running novices, so the first signs of achey muscles and tense joints were a shock, to say the least! Our latest workout buddy? This muscle-warming gel from activbod. Roll on the aromatic blend of ginger, rosemary, vanillyl, and arnica to warm the muscles and soothe inflammation – pre and post-workout. Lifesaver.
5. Benefit Cha Cha Balm – Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm
Just because we’re working out, it doesn’t mean we’re going to compromise on a bit of colour! When you’re working out in the elements, a lip balm with a pop of colour – like the Benefit Cha Cha Balm – is the perfect compromise! It conditions and hydrates your lips with mango butter and sodium hyaluronate while adding a pretty wash of coral. Mwah!
6. Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer™
When you’re in need of a quick cool down or a little pick-me-up, you just can’t beat Liz Earle’s Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer. The fine mist is packed with naturally active ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile and cucumber to calm and refresh your complexion in a flash. Plus, it smells incredible.
– Mica Kelly