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THERE'S no greater way to test a beauty product than putting it through the Olympics.

While competing in the Games requires immense strength and endurance, so do the hair, make-up and skincare products Team GB athletes are using.

These are the haircare products that Olympians swear by
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These are the haircare products that Olympians swear byCredit: Getty

From super-hold hairspray to a mascara that'll survive a swimming competition, these are the beauty products that Team GB are using.

After all, if a product can withstand an Olympics competition - they'll definitely see you through a day in the office.

Keely Hodgkinson, 800m Olympic Champion

Prime and perfect with this dewy primer
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Prime and perfect with this dewy primerCredit: Refy

Refy Glow and Sculpt Primer, £24

In a recent interview, Keely Hodgkinson described the athletics track as her stage - meaning looking good while she competes in a must.

Hodgkinson opts for a glowy, dewy look, and told : "A good primer is key – the , £24, is what I’m using right now."

Keely opts for a dewy, radiant make-up look
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Keely opts for a dewy, radiant make-up lookCredit: Hodgkinson

has a roller applicator, which simplifies application and helps sculpt your look.

Its lightweight, serum-like formula extends the wear of your make-up and provides skin with a subtle, natural glow.

Imani-Lara Lansiquot, Sprinter

This setting spray locks make-up in place for up to 16 hours
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This setting spray locks make-up in place for up to 16 hoursCredit: Supplied

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, £32

Best known for freezing make-up in place and keeping it looking fresh and radiant for up to 16 hours, this setting spray has just received new acclaim.

Team GB sprinter Imani-Lara Lansiquot, whose race day prep involves applying a full face of cosmetics, always has the mist in her make-up bag.

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Imani-Lara Lansiquot's pre-race ritual involves applying a full face of make-up
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Imani-Lara Lansiquot's pre-race ritual involves applying a full face of make-upCredit: Instagram

The gold medalist told : "Before I start applying [make-up], I spray a layer of setting spray... the , is my holy grail."

Infused with hydrating aloe vera, the lightweight, veil-like mist fixes make-up in place while leaving pores visibly blurred - and if it can survive a 200m sprint, it'll definitely survive that party.

Alice Kinsella, Gymnast

Use this hairspray to achieve a sleek ponytail look
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Use this hairspray to achieve a sleek ponytail lookCredit: David New - The Sun

Wella Shockwaves Ultra Strong Power Hold Hairspray, £3

While the nation gawps over the strength and agility of the gymnastics, we've been distracted by the athletes' slicked-back, no-budge hairstyles.

Fortunately, in a recent 'Day in the Life' , gymnast Alice Kinsella revealed all.

The gymnast showed what a day in the life of an Olympian looks like
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The gymnast showed what a day in the life of an Olympian looks likeCredit: Tiktok

The artistic gymnast shared an image of the , £3, , £3.99, and , £9.99, alongside the caption 'Slick back vibe today.'

To achieve a sleek, slicked-back look, comb a dollop of into your hair and fix it into a ponytail using and a hair tie.

Spritz your hair with to smooth away any flyaways - et voila!

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Georgia Mae Fenton, Gymnast

Smooth, hydrate and add shine with this hair oil
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Smooth, hydrate and add shine with this hair oilCredit: PA

Ouai Hair Oil, £26

If a haircare product can withstand somersaults, round-offs and handsprings, it'll certainly do the job for us.

Gymnast Georgia Mae Fenton recently shared a 'Training and Competition Hair Tutorial' on , revealing the routine behind her sleek Olympics look.

Viewers have been impressed with Team GB's hair and make-up looks
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Viewers have been impressed with Team GB's hair and make-up looksCredit: Instagram

The Olympian begins with combing , £26, into the lengths of her hair, before parting it down the middle and fixing it into a ponytail.

Next, she smoothes , £3.99, on to her scalp and applies a generous spray of , £1.60, before twisting her ponytail into a bun.

Freya Anderson, Swimmer

This mascara will survive a pool session
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This mascara will survive a pool sessionCredit: SUPPLIED

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara 

Swimmer Freya Anderson has devised the ultimate test for waterproof mascara: taking it for a swim.

In recent , the athlete assesses each mascara's appearance after application, then checks back in after a pool training session.

The Olympian has been sharing her thoughts on waterproof mascara
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The Olympian has been sharing her thoughts on waterproof mascaraCredit: Instagram

So far, seems to be the favourite, which she says fans her lashes and doesn't budge after hitting the pool.

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With its tapered flexible brush, the mascara is best known for lengthening and volumising, resulting in full, vertigo-inducing lashes.

Now that's how to make a splash!

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