Fast Legs Skincare Review | Essential Skincare for Cyclists

I was approached by Australian skincare company Fast Legs about featuring their new range of products in a magazine. As a millennial, my Gen Alpha daughter has a 10-step skin care routine morning and night when I wash my face and moisturize well. So, maybe I seem to be spending more time than I need to. So, 'what' I thought, let's do it.

The Melbourne-based brand was developed by dedicated cyclists to tackle the blisters, saddle sores and rashes that plague many dedicated athletes who spend hours on the bike.

I tested the Fast Legs Essentials package, which retails for $120, which contains the four products discussed in more detail below.

Anti-Chafing and Chamois Cream (RRP $29)

Chamois cream is a mainstay of skin care for dedicated cyclists, with which most long distance riders will be well acquainted. Reduces skin friction on and around sensitive parts to reduce wrinkles and abrasions. I have used many chamois cream options before, but not for every ride. However, if I'm doing a stage race, a big bike vacation, or a 20-hour training week, I'll be digging deep into the chamois cream.

What I really liked about Fast Legs Chamois creme was that it wasn't thick and goopy: other brands I've used have a texture like body butter. Fast Legs Chamois Cream is a very light option. Although thin, it effectively reduces friction without needing to reapply. The best part? The chamois cream comes in a neat pump pack, meaning the cycling couple or family needn't worry about double dip ick.

Anti-Bacterial Body Wash (RRP $29)

The idea behind the anti-bacterial body wash is two-fold: to cleanse your sensitive areas with an anti-bacterial formula of tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil and aloe vera while addressing any growing areas of concern. It has a strong tea tree and eucalyptus scent that might be a deal breaker for some, but I found it reminded me of a beach vacation. This product works very well to maintain the integrity of the skin, especially when chafe or scratches have recently appeared. This is also a great product that can be used every day, but maybe especially if you've been on a few big days on the bike, be it a bike pack or a week at Thredbo.

Facial Cleanser (RRP $39)

Most people will use a facial cleanser. Fast Legs Face Clean is designed to clean your face after riding and works as a makeup remover without drying the skin too much. Sadly, many cleansers I've used over the years wreak havoc on my sensitive skin, often over-drying or resulting in rashy reactions. I was surprised that Fast Legs Face Clean didn't do that; in fact, it left my skin feeling smooth and not overly dry, which is a win. With the key ingredients being AHA lactic acid and aloe vera, I wouldn't expect it to leave an oily residue with an oily skin type.

For the blokes out there, most of you probably don't even use facial cleansers, and this option is a great gateway to taking better care of your skin.

Facial Recovery Gel ($39)

The recovery face gel is amazing. I usually used a moisturizer after cleansing, and this product replaces that. A great looking product, you only need a small amount of Recovery Face Gel; therefore, a smaller bottle will last longer. This product was designed to deal with the extra wear and tear our faces experience from the sun, rain, and wind on the bike. With B3 and B5 hyaluronic acid, Recovery Face Gel provides deep moisture; I used this especially if I accidentally got too much sun or my skin was too dry.

For everyday use, I would stick to a lighter moisturizer but I reach for this after some big days on the stuff.

All in all, Fast Legs products represent a great option for the everyday cyclist to deal with concerns that only exist when spending a lot of time on the bike. I think the Essentials Pack I reviewed would be a great gift for yourself or a cycling friend, especially for an active vacation, backpacking trip, or heavy training load. Maybe a Fast Legs product is a great way to help a millennial with skin care!