Whether you're braving the gym in the wee morning hours or hitting the treadmill after work, you may not have time to 'put your face on' in the same way you do for work or going out. While some women do take the time to layer on the foundation, eye makeup and loose powder to look picture-perfect, your skin may suffer under the sweat-fest, leaving you with clumpy makeup and putting you at risk for breakouts. So how do you find a healthy balance?

The best way to make your beauty routine gym-ready is to stick with lightweight tinted moisturizers, a touch of eyeliner and mascara, and a little lip gloss. That's all it really takes to put together a semi-pulled-together look that will keep your skin fresh and keep you looking great throughout the workout.

A lightweight tinted moisturizer will add a touch of color to your skin without giving you the caked-on effect under the hot sun or in the heat of the fitness room. Moisturizer won't melt and drip off your face while you sweat, but will evaporate instead. The worst thing that can happen is it will turn glossy or disappear from your face by the end of your workout session.

Waterproof eyeliner and waterproof mascara are your stand-bys for dressing up those peepers before heading to the gym. You can enhance your eyes without going overboard with a single sweep of black eyeliner and a few coats of mascara. As long as you're wearing the waterproof kind, you can get away with sitting in the sauna and working out without worrying about 'raccoon eyes'.

The easiest way to add shine and color to those lips is to ditch the heavy lipstick and stick with a lightweight lip gloss. Choose one with SPF 15 or above if you plan to be outdoors, since you'll need the extra protection from the sun's rays. A little lip gloss will help you create that au naturel look. Try a gloss with a little sparkle and lip-plumping action for a glamorous touch.

Going to the gym with too much makeup on can sabotage your skin and make you look less than pulled-together after the workout session. Stick with the basics to enhance your best features and look forward to your workout.