Previously Amy reviewed Workout Zone after getting some samples from Kirk’s. Rosy got in touch with us offering a full set of the products for a proper review, so as Amy and I prefer not to work up a sweat unless we’re rocking out to Rockband, we drafted the wonderful Miss Deuxmont to do a review for us.

The branding for WORKOUT|ZONE’s products is much like the product itself, simple and pleasantly absorbed. After a quick flick over the instructions, which are very easy to marry up to each product, I have a clear idea in my head about how I will use it.This suite of 4 products is intended to help promote ‘deep skin fitness’ – using natural body heat from activity, to assist the penetration of moisturisers and control dehydration.

I’ve been using the products for a week now – so that I can guest review it for the Pretty Pretty Pretty gals.  For some context, I have normal skin but with an oily T-zone.

Pre-workout
Step 1, product 1, cleanse face. Now this make complete sense to me yet I don’t ever do it before I work out. It’s just straight in, make up and all. I can’t imagine this is doing my pores any favours. The cleanser is thick with granules, but not too rough. Easily wiped off with a wet tissue.

Step 2, product 2 (easy huh), pre-workout moisturise. I only needed to use a small amount of this – it’s nice and easy to apply, with a mattifying effect – a nice change from the usual shineyness.  Delicate, pleasant smell, a tiny bit oatmealy.

I have a choice of 2, an indoor version, and an outdoor version (which has SPF30+).  Smart thinking as I do usually use a sunscreen when jogging/walking.  And have trouble keeping it on (I sweat it off!).  Will be interested to see if this helps.

Workout time
Product 2 tells you to rub it in more while you are working out, for added hydration benefits.  I do this, but get a few sidelong looks, so I find a way that makes me look like I am massaging my temples, and not just rubbing sweat into my face!

Shower time
Step 3, product 3, pre-shower bodywash. Now this is a new concept, and I get a few more sidelong looks, as I rub in the product, before I shower.  I should stop worrying about what people think, really.  The bodywash is nothing like a bodywash – in fact it’s like applying a rich cream (rich but again, mattifying).  In the shower, I get confused about whether I just wash it off.  Do I? Hmm.  It seems a little greasy on my skin, so I click that it’s to help retain moisture.  Can’t get my head around this, so I use my regular bodywash, and make a mental note to check the labelling again (read it again, still confused – but can’t make the mental break to using non-soapy bodywash).

Step 4, product 4, moisturise.  I have 2 choices again – an alabaster, for fair skin, and a golden, for darker skin.  I choose the golden version. You don’t need much of it, and again it has a lovely mattifying effect – which a subtle shimmer.  Not too keen on the smell of this one, it’s a little stronger and more organic smell than the other products – but not enough to stop me from using it.

I feel like I’ve really treated my skin, and am excited about using it again.

One week later
It’s so good I think I’ve found my new skin care regime.  I still haven’t figured out if I should ditch my soapy bodywash and only use the Workoutzone product.

Biggest likes: Feeling super clean when I am working out, and also the matt effect the Restore conditioning cream has – in fact I now use it as a primer under my makeup.
Biggest dislike: The slight dry feeling after applying the Restore conditioning cream – but this doesn’t last.

Summary: If you are a regular gym goer and really want to treat your skin with gentle and reasonably priced products (less than $100 for the entire set), I definitely recommend WORKOUT|ZONE.

Read more about the Workout System here.

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