I ran in a full face of makeup.
When Im not running races, Im a senior hair designer and makeup artist at a busy salon.
Im known for my bold style and love experimenting with new makeup looks.
As I turn 30, most of my big life moments are behind me.
Plan to Look Good From a Distance
Race photos and action shots wont be close ups.
Your race day makeup serves a different purpose than everyday makeup.
double-check your eyebrows dont disappear on camera and your lips stand out.
You will have plenty of glow from the exercise, so you dont need an artificial one.
What I Wear
Race preparation for something like a Spartan or a marathon takes months of training.
After putting in all that effort, I dont want to take any chances with my race day look.
Most of what I wear are prestige cosmetics with formulas engineered to withstand a long day.
The bigger price tag really does get you more technology and better ingredients.
My race day face starts withClinique Fit foundation.
Its got SPF 40, so theres no need to put on any additional moisturizer.
I like this foundation because its long wear and full coverage without feeling heavy.
Any longwear foundation you like will get the job done as long as its a matte finish formula.
Next I fill in my brows with a neutral brown powder.
For this race I used a brown eyeshadow, but any powder that matches your brow color would work.
The trick for a sweat-proof eye is to put eyeliner and mascara on the top eyelashes only.
For that bold eye,Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyelineris the way to go.
Its the most popular liquid eyeliner out there, and for good reason.
I usedTarte Tartiest mascarabecause it gives a great bold, black lash look.
The trick for a sweat-proof eye is to put eyeliner and mascara on the top eyelashes only.
Anything on the bottom lashline is bound to budge.
I love a bold, red lip.
Spartan races finish by jumping over fire, so I felt inspired by theNYX Cosmetics Elements fire red.
This lipstick was so comfortable I forgot I was wearing it, which is exactly how lipstick should feel.
When I find them on the course, I always attempt to make eye contact with them and smile.
Longwear formulas are meant to withstand a long day, but will come off with frequent rubbing and touching.
Waterproof makeup is not meant to be a promise or a challenge.
After all, its removable, so itcancome off.
Ive run through misting stations during distance races and my makeup has been fine, too.
At the end of the day, races and makeup are both meant to be fun.
Wearing a statement lip gives me an extra boost of confidence.
When facing 26.2 miles or jumping over fire, Ill take all the confidence I can get!
