From the category archives:

self-tanner

Win It: Beautisol Tea Tan Glow Instant Tan Review/Giveaway (2 Winners!)

February 25, 2013

Here’s your chance to win one of my favorite new products, Beautisol Tea Tan Glow. It’s an instant body bronzer that washes off, no commitment necessary! (Ends 3/11, uses Rafflecopter)

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Out & About in Los Angeles: Save 50% on L.A.’s BEST Mobile Spray Tanning Service, Born To Glow!

December 7, 2012

As Los Angelenos, we’re spoiled with beautiful weather almost year-round; as such, we can wear short sleeves in December (like I am right now), and a spray tan is seemingly always in style! One of the perks of living in Southern California, right? Save 50% on a spray tan with my fave tanning guru!

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6 Tips to Practice ‘Safer’ Sun & Maintain Your Faux Glow

July 24, 2012

Who better to look to than the team of stylists backstage at the Mara Hoffman Swim Resort 2013 show for tips to achieve the best bronze possible—while still practicing safer sun?

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Review: Hampton Sun Sunless Tanning Gel & Serious Shimmer Cooling Spray in Pearl and Bronze

December 7, 2011

Usually we reserve sunless tanning reviews for the warmer months of the year, but thought you might want to learn about this line that Kristin (a true self-tanning connoisseur) recently tried. Just in case you plan on wearing a sassy little dress to holiday parties!

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Go For The Glow: 6 Bronze, Golden, & Shimmery Skin Enhancers Without the Commitment

May 17, 2011

Are there ever times when you’re getting dressed that you wish you had just that little extra something to make your arms and legs look fabulous? Self-tanners aside, these tinted wonders are what we call “one & done” products—once you’re finished with them at the end of the day (or night)…you just wash them off.

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Best of Summer: Self-Tanning Products

July 30, 2010

It’s fun to push the envelope and take chances in beauty, but when it comes to self-tanning products–we prefer no surprises! Since May, I’ve subjected my skin to countless sunless tanning and bronzing products. Let’s just say some of those experiences were better than others! I’ve walked around town with streaks, splotches, and orange legs [...]

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9 Lowest-Rated Self-Tanners & Sunscreens

July 24, 2010

9 Low-Rated Self-Tanners and Sunscreens Total Beauty readers give low marks to these summer skin care products This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article If you want to look like Casper after applying sunscreen or dig a streaky, orange tan, then choose from this list of the worst sunscreens and self-tanners. See products No. 9: [...]

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Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Getting a Gorgeous Faux Tan

June 25, 2010

Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Getting a Gorgeous Faux Tan Here are steps for getting the best sunless tan — ever This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care tips article Tanning expert for the St. Tropez brand, Fiona Locke, bronzes up celebs and shares tips with us on how to get a sexy summer tan without lying [...]

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Tiny Sneak Peek of Bare Escentuals 12th Anniversary on QVC

May 12, 2010

bareMinerals fans, can you believe we’re nearing the 12th anniversary of Bare Escentuals on QVC? I know, where has time gone? If you’re looking for Leslie Blodgett this weekend, you’ll find her on-air starting with the 11pm EST show on Friday, May 14th, with additional shows airing through May 17th. I know exactly what’s going [...]

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6 Better Ways to Exfoliate for Sunless Tan Fans

April 25, 2010

Exfoliating before using a self-tanning product is an essential step if you want to ensure a streak-free application with even color development. I have to admit, it’s pretty tempting to skip in the essence of time! What’s even worse is when you take the time to exfoliate before sunless tanning and your skin is coated [...]

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