Pretty Athletic: Tried and Tested Review — Naturally Krista

I discovered Pretty Athletic skincare last year at the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) product demonstration evening (aka the beauty Oscars) where the founder of Pretty Athletic was showcasing the Workout Glow Vitamin Tonic. Since then, Pretty Athletic has been blowing up and you might have seen them all over social, at Stylist Live and in top magazines like Women’s Health.

Being a gym frequenter and runner I found it intriguing that the brand is the UK’s first skincare brand developed for active women. Exercising is great for your body, mood, well-being and boosts oxygen and blood flow to the skin but sweating, regular showers and exposure to the elements from being active outdoors can cause clogged pores, irritations and skin dehydration. Pretty Athletic’s products have been specially formulated to help combat this. Plus, the British-made range is formulated with 95%+ natural ingredients and has no parabens, silicones, sulphates or microbeads.

Pretty Athletic kindly sent me the full range for review, so let’s get into it...

Recovery Boost - Cell Repair Serum

Packed with Jasmine, Rose and Grapeseed oil the Recovery Boost Cell Repair Serum is 98% natural, has a lovely texture and is designed to help fight against environmental damage - so it’s great if you regularly run, play tennis etc outdoors. It absorbs into my skin well without leaving it greasy and is perfect at night-time!

Cool Down - Purifying Cleanser

I really like the Purifying Cleanser and have been using it for a while now. It’s a gel cleanser made with Cucumber, Green Tea and Aloe so has a subtle neutral fragrance and does a great job at removing dirt and makeup.

Instant Refresh - Invigorating Shower Scrub

Body scrubs are one step of body care that I don't do enough... I have a few in my stash from The Body Shop and Palmer’s but I always seem to skip this step which is a shame because body scrubs are good for removing dead skin so your moisturiser can absorb better and it can help with circulation too.

The Pretty Athletic Exfoliating Scrub is made with Raspberry Seeds, Jojoba Microspheres and a botanical blend of Menthol, Lemon, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus. I found it wasn't as intensive as I'd have liked and the consistency felt more like a face scrub so I’d recommend using it with a body brush. Also, I really didn't like the fragrance at all... Having said that, the Pretty Athletic Shower Scrub did leave a nice cooling sensation after use so it would good after an intense workout or run to soothe tired muscles.

Workout Glow - Vitamin Hyaluronic Tonic

Pretty Athletic recommends using this Vitamin Hyaluronic Tonic before and after your workout to balance and calm your skin. It contains Rosewater, Aloe Vera, Avocado plus active Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide and Vitamin E. At first I thought this was just a face mist but the instructions recommend spritzing your face with it and then wipe off with a cotton pad (as you would a traditional face toner). This helps remove traces of makeup, sweat and dirt and doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight or stripped. I found this Vitamin Hyaluronic Tonic very refreshing!

Pretty Athletic Hyaluronic Vitamin Tonic

Hydration Kickback - Gel Body Moisturiser

If you are looking for a light moisturiser then this Hydration Kickback Gel Body Moisturiser is a good choice. It’s packed with Sacha Inchi Oil, Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate the skin. Personally, I found this product was not rich enough. I tend to use and need richer body creams for my body. The ingredients are great but to moisturise my skin especially in this colder weather I add a few drops of the Cell Repair Serum to make the Body Moisturiser more nourishing (the serum is designed for your face but if it’s good enough for your face it’s good enough for the rest of your body right…).

Final Thoughts on Pretty Athletic

Overall, I love the concept of the Pretty Athletic skincare range, the quirky product names, the fact that the products are all 95%+ natural and the vibrant packaging. My faves are the Cool Down Purifying Cleanser and Workout Glow Hyaluronic Vitamin Tonic. Looking forward to their new releases! Check out the full range here.

What’s your current facial skincare and body care routine? I’d love to know! Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for stopping by!
Krista x

*This post contains gifted products from Pretty Athletic and affiliate links.

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