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 The Summer Glow Without The Sun

Xen-Tan Dark Mousse Self-Tan Foam   Our tester admits that she was extremely hesitant to try a self-tanning product.  She had only had one prior experience with a self-tanning product and it was not good.  Plus, she rarely (if ever) wears make-up; so putting something all over herbody in order to turn it an entirely different color took some convincing.  That said -- she loved this stuff!  Not only is it easy to apply, but also it is streak-free, looks totally natural, and it smells good!  Even her husband could not tell that it was fake.  It gave her a healthy glow almost immediately, yet was easy to wash off of her hands and didn't stain her palms.  This is a great product to use when you haven't the luxury of time to sit around sunbathing or just to make you feel like you don't look nearly as tired as you may feel after a sleepless night.  She stated that she would definitely will buy this in the future.  $29.00. To purchase call 1-866-XEN-TANS or visit http://www.nordstrombeauty.com

Baked Body Glow (Urban Decay) Here’s a great product that smells great, doesn’t require drying and goes on smooth as silk.  Shaped like a chubby chap stick you just push it up and spread it on.  It leaves your skin sun kissed without streaks, spots, dots or – the dreaded orange!  You put it where you need it and it stays put.  It’s a great way to cover up bikini or flip-flop tan lines!  $25.00  www.urbandecay.com

 

Body Drench Quick Tan is a fine-misting spray-on self tanner that provides immediate golden color.  It’s fast-drying, non-greasy and doesn’t have a heavy fragrance.  For the faint at heart this is a DARK tanner and you really need to read the directions or you’ll do what I did and wind up with dark brown purplish hands that you have to scrub.  First exfoliate – but this is true with all tanners.  Secondly, with this tanner I would recommend using gloves.  Then spray away and smooth in.  It dries fast and provides a nice even, real looking tan.  As with most self-tanners be careful around the elbows and ankles.  Body Drench is formulated with Aloe Extract, Black Walnut Extract and Chamomile Extract.  $27.50 Available at beauty supply stores, salons, spas and tanning boutiques nationwide.  www.bodydrench.com

Keep that glow going with Xen-Tan’s Tan Extender.  It’s a nice smelling moisturizing lotion that has a hint of the tanning ingredient so you slowly get that glow without looking dark right away.  It has a great smell and conditioning feel.  $28.00  To purchase call 1-866-XEN-TANS or visit http://www.nordstrombeauty.com

Hoola (Benefit Cosmetics)  Our tester is a huge fan of facial bronzers; in fact she uses them all year long for the constant glow, so when we asked her to test this she was thrilled.  She loved the cute box, the small included brush, which made it perfect for the purse.  She said the color was the perfect all-around glow and she loved that there wasn’t a hint of orange or shimmer.  She said, “it goes on like silk and looks great!”  $26.00 Available at http://www.benefitcosmetics.com and Sephora.

 

 

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