From sunscreens and lip balms to face mists and moisturizers, these beauty essentials will surely give you a much-needed post-match refresh
Whether you’re channeling Serena Williams’ power moves, Maria Sharapova’s effortless elegance, or Alex Eala’s ongoing success, your beauty game should also match your backhand. A well-stocked tennis bag isn’t just about rackets and water bottles; it’s your secret weapon to staying fresh, protected, and readily radiant on and off the court.
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1. Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Serving up flawless skin starts with a solid defense. A sweat-resistant, broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen is your ultimate doubles partner against UV damage. No greasy formulas. No stinging eyes. Just seamless protection that won’t slip when you’re mid-rally.
Pick: Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ is a weightless, ultra-fine mist that delivers powerful sun protection without disrupting your makeup or leaving a sticky residue.
2. Face mist
A cooling facial mist is like a timeout for your skin. One spritz and you’re refreshed, rehydrated, and ready to take on another set. Look for formulas with aloe vera or rose water to soothe and revive your post-tennis match glow.
Pick: Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid is packed with hypochlorous acid, an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial powerhouse that helps defend skin from harmful bacteria, reduce redness, and soothe irritation.
3. Tinted lip balm with SPF
Your face is slathered in SPF, but what about your lips? They’re often forgotten yet just as vulnerable to sun damage. A tinted lip balm with SPF keeps them protected while adding a hint of color—because sunburned lips? Not cute.
Pick: Ultra Violette Sheen Screen™ SPF 50 Lip Balm is hydrating, glossy, and packed with SPF 50 protection. It comes in multiple shades so you can serve looks while shielding your lips.
4. Lightweight tinted moisturizer
For those who want a hint of coverage without the heaviness, a tinted moisturizer with SPF is the ultimate courtside essential. It evens out your skin tone, adds a natural glow, and keeps you protected—so you look fresh, whether you’re mid-match or post-game brunching.
Pick: Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Sunscreen is a skin-loving formula that hydrates, evens out complexion, and shields against UV rays—all while feeling completely weightless.
5. No-budge waterproof mascara
Sweat, heat, and long rallies have nothing on the right mascara. A waterproof formula keeps your lashes lifted, defined, and completely smudge-proof—so you stay looking fresh from the first serve to the last point.
Pick: Heroine Make Long UP Super Waterproof Mascara is designed specifically for Asian lashes, this ultra-long-lasting formula holds curl, resists sweat and humidity, and delivers smudge-proof definition that lasts all day.
6. Dry shampoo
Who has time for a full wash after a tennis match? A quick spray of dry shampoo revives sweaty strands, adds volume, and leaves you looking fresh enough to head straight to brunch. (Or at least pretend you didn’t just run across the court 37 times.)
Pick: L’Occitane en Provence Purifying Freshness Dry Shampoo absorbs excess sebum and scalp impurities while keeping hair light, clean, and residue-free.
7. Cooling powder
Sweating it out on the tennis court is inevitable, but feeling sticky and uncomfortable? Avoidable. A cooling powder absorbs excess moisture, prevents chafing, and keeps you feeling fresh between sets.
Pick: Snake Brand Prickly Heat Cooling Powder is a cult favorite in tropical climates. This powder provides an instant cooling effect while soothing irritated skin.
8. Cooling wipes
After an intense match, nothing feels better than a quick refresh. Cooling wipes instantly cleanse away sweat, dirt, and odor, so you stay fresh whether you’re heading to brunch or straight to your next game.
Pick: YUNI Shower Sheets are biodegradable, ultra-soft, and infused with neem and peppermint essential oil. These individually wrapped wipes cleanse, deodorize, and refresh—perfect for post-workout or on-the-go freshness.
9. Hair tie
Keep your ponytail in place without the pulling, creasing, or breaking. A soft, silk scrunchie is the ultimate blend of function and style.
Pick: Slip Pure Silk Scrunchies are ultra-gentle, stylish, and designed to prevent tugging, breakage, and dents. Chic and functional in one.
10. Hair mist
A light, elegant hair mist is the perfect post-match pick-me-up—leaving your locks smelling divine without being overpowering.
Pick: Diptyque Do Son Hair Mist is infused with nourishing camellia oil. This delicate mist wraps your hair in the fresh, floral notes of tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossom for a subtle yet sophisticated scent.