From the category archives:

self-tanner

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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Check It Out: Real Simple March 2010 Issue

February 22, 2010

Hey Girlies, I’ve missed you the last few days, I’ve been MIA! I was hunkered down enjoying a long “happy birthday to me weekend” with some really good reads (and my new iPod Touch). I’m reading the new Kelly Cutrone book, and I devoured the March issue of Real Simple! You might want to pick [...]

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Review: Beautisol Summer Glow Self-Tanning Lotion

October 29, 2009

Many moons ago, my Mom came home with the first bottle of sunless tanner to ever grace the bathroom cabinet in our house. It was Neutrogena, but believe me– the brand has evolved since then! I was in 6th grade, and I was bound and determined to wear a black denim skirt to school that [...]

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Best of Summer: Body Luminizers

June 25, 2009

Now that we’ve discovered some great self-tanners, we have to take the next step– make them shine! I think it’s so sexy when a woman has that subtle sheen/glow on her collarbone, decolletage, and shins. It really adds a complimentary finishing touch to the overall process. It’s not just for the stars with stylists, we [...]