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Low Maintenance Beauty: Athletes Beauty kit

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Gone are the days when athleticism and beauty were seen as mutually exclusive. Today’s female athletes are redefining what it means to be strong and stylish, creating that Venn diagram of performance and personal care. Their gym bags are not just filled with gear and energy snacks, but also with beauty essentials that keep them looking and feeling their best, both on and off the field.Here are three strong females who are killing it in their fitness game without sacrificing their own rituals to look and feel beautiful while they sweat it out. They share their tried and tested beauty go-tos and why they swear by these skincare and makeup products.<div style="text-align:center">XIANDI CHUA, SEA Games Gold Medalist Swimmer </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747208496795Xiandi Chua.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/>&quot;“My beauty philosophy is rooted in balance—honoring both performance and self-care. Beauty begins with health, so I prioritize protecting and nourishing my skin and hair from the harsh effects of chlorine and the sun. Moreover, I strongly believe that simplicity is beauty. I embrace a simple, clean, consistent routine that enhances my natural features while supporting my athletic lifestyle. To me, beauty is about caring for my body so it can move powerfully in the water and feel confident outside of it.“</div>“As a swimmer, my routine revolves around training and competitions, so I keep my beauty regimen simple. I prefer lightweight makeup that gives a natural, effortless look, perfect for quickly transitioning from practice to social events. Constant exposure to chlorine and sun can be harsh on my skin and hair, so I make sure to use these essential products daily:&quot;CLINIQUE Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator: Since chlorine can dry out and irritate my skin, I like to use this soothing moisturizer to restore hydration. Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream: Sunscreen for UV protection and to prevent sunburn as well as other long-term damage. I love that it does not leave a white cast, it’s moisturizing, and good under makeup.TRESemmé Shampoo &amp; Conditioner: It helps me get rid of chlorine in my hair, helping prevent dryness and maintain its smoothness.Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser: It helps remove chlorine and sweat without over-drying or irritating skin. Kiehl&#x27;s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution Serum: It addresses dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, fast-absorbing, and good under makeup.Issy Active Skin Tint in Fawn: It’s light coverage, lightweight, has SPF already, and good for an everyday, simple makeup look. NARS Soft Matte Concealer in Custard: This has exceptional coverage, a natural finish, skin-friendly ingredients, creamy texture, easy to blend and work with, and long-lasting. Patrick Ta Blush Major Headlines Double-Take Creme &amp; Powder Blush in She’s Flushed: It’s highly pigmented but easy to blend, convenient to travel with because it contains both creme and powder blush in one, long-lasting, and skin-like finish. Clinique Almost Lipstick in shade Black Honey: This lipstick is lightweight and looks natural, so it is good for everyday use. I love the shade Black Honey because it is a universal shade that suits a wide range of skin tones. It’s also easy to apply.Rom&amp;nd Juicy Lasting Tint in shade Bare Grape: It has a hydrating formula, is not sticky, long-lasting, looks very natural, and is good for a simple everyday makeup look. Absidy Complexion Blur Translucent Perfecting Powder in Oat: I love using this to set my makeup as it effectively blurs fine lines and smooths out skin texture as well as removes excess oil on my face.“<div> </div><div style="text-align:center">BEA REGALA, Cyclist and Lifter<img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747210824866Bea Regala.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/>“Appreciate the face you’ve been given instead of trying to make it look so different all the time. The sooner you embrace your natural features, the sooner you begin to care for your skin and genuinely value your own beauty.”</div>“As a plus-size athlete and full-time agency girl, it’s a constant challenge to keep my skincare routine sacred. That’s why I made it all about resilience: protecting my skin through every pace change both at work and play, keeping it hydrated, even weather-proofing it. It doesn’t take a lot of products, but it sure does take a lot of commitment. Here are some of my swear-byes &amp; holy grails chosen through time:BioBalance Vitamin C Serum: It’s super hard to find Vitamin C Serum that won&#x27;t oxidize easily and that will really do the job; this one’s the best so far in terms of brightening spots and keeping my skin glowing even without makeup on.Pixi Overnight Retinol: This one’s a game-changer! The serum is a bit heavy, but a little goes a long way! It takes care of bumps and overall texture of skin super ganda! It’s easily the best retinol serum I&#x27;ve tried! Westman Atelier blush in Petal: It gives the right amount of color and moisture on my cheeks, is easy to put on, and even with sweat, it stays on! Fenty Beauty Traced Out Lipliner in Satin Panty: This is seriously the best lipliner out there! Unlike other lipliners that wipe off easily, this one turns out matte after you glide it and stays for a long time. For me, it’s the BEST pink-brown-nude color I&#x27;ve tried!!! GRWM Brow Gel: There are already so many iterations of this product, but it’s really the best I’ve ever used. Brows stay till after hours, and it’s so easy to use. Issy True Flex Illuminator in Flare: This one works like magic. It makes my skin dewy and glowy without the grease and stickiness.”<div> </div><div style="text-align:center">RICA PERALEJO-BONIFACIO, Functional Fitness Advocate</div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747213040234Rica Peralejo.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div>“Beauty shouldn’t be too much of a trouble to attain. It’s basically just the best parts of you shining through.”Beauty isn’t just about looking good—it’s about feeling like your most confident, capable and strong self. For these athletes, a swipe of rouge or a shine-free finish is more than vanity—it’s preparation, poise, and presence. Because when you&#x27;re out to conquer new records, even your beauty routine gets game-ready.“I consider myself a Functional Fitness Advocate: lifts for strength, bike commutes for the savings, runs for the heart, and jumps for the joy! Every week looks like 2x strength conditioning, 4- 5x run in the mornings, and bike commutes almost every day. <div></div>I always have the LUXE ORGANIX 6 in 1 Maxshield Active Ultra Sheer Face and Body Sunscreen 150 SPF. It really protects my face and body. I also have their High Protection Perfecting UV Tint Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 (blends well with skin and provides a nice finish). I always wear caps to cover my face. That’s about it. If i wanna be a little prettier than normal I go for c10-c11 curl for lash extensions with New Lounge, Strokes Crush Blush in shade Hottie (red) or Fatale (purple) which if you blend, you simply look naturally flushed, and if I have races, I have long-wear lippies from Maybelline and MAC.

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