The world sure has an interesting sense of humor. On the one hand, everyone looks better with a tan. On the other, soaking up rays - be it the actual sun or whatever is in those tanning beds - is really dangerous and can cause wrinkles, age spots, and the big C. I know it€™s tempting to forgo the warnings to give your skin a €˜healthy glow€™ but why take the risk when you can get the same results via more skin-friendly channels? To help keep your summer skin beautifully bronzed, I did my homework and tracked down some of the best insta-tan products out there.
Stila Sun Bronzing Powder, $28
This powder will not only get you looking like a breathtaking bronzed goddess, it's formulated with SPF 15 and provides full protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
From the Expert: Stila makeup artists Sarah Lucero explains €œThis is a must€“have for the summer and for all skin types and tone€”it leaves your skin looking healthy and luminous. Dust over the nose, tops of cheeks and forehead €“ wherever the sun naturally first touches the skin. For a light, sun-kissed look, use Shade #1, for a tanner look, use Shade #2."
La Prairie Cellular Self Tan For Face and Body, $110
This lightweight, non-greasy, fresh scented formula instantly soothes and moisturizes your complexion and provides an even golden tan in 1-2 hours (I kid you not here, I gave this product a try before meeting up with some friends I hadn't seen in a while and they thought I just got back from a tropical vacation!).
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Tan Glow, $12.95
This weightless, long-lasting, transfer resistant spray provides instantly bronzed, smooth, flawless, legs and has been my secret weapon for years (it also has an optically slimming effect, always an added bonus!). In addition to providing a perfectly smooth, even tan, it conceals scars, bruises, and freckles and is enriched with Vitamin K to help fade imperfections.
Stila Sun Shimmer Dry Oil, $26
This hydrating formula delivers a veil of shimmery moisture to the skin with a hint of natural, glistening tint.
From the Expert: €œI love this product for the beach because it replenishes skin that gets dehydrated in the heat,€� Stila artist Sarah Lucero explains. €œLayer over an SPF formula for head-to-toe radiance under the sun.€�
gloMinerals gloBody Bronzer, $33
This luxurious lotion is formulated with an exclusive blend of antioxidents to nourish the skin and maintain a healthy radiance while protecting it from future damage. It can be used on all skin types to create a subtle, immediate, all over tan, or enhance a natural tan by adding a hint of beautiful shimmer. Sponsored by:
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