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Victoria's Secret New Bare Bronze Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:12:22 PDT

With Summer just around the corner, cosmetics companies are launching their latest bronzers, bronzing gels and bronze shimmer powders. The hottest look for Summer is a sexy sun kissed look without having to face the damaging rays of the sun. Victoria's Secret has recently launched their Bare Bronze Collection, and from what I understand, it's already flying off the shelves!

The Bare Bronze Collection includes 14 products. They are: SPF 15 shimmer body lotion, face bronzer, sheer self tan mousse, grapefruit body splash, self tan tint (available in two shades), shimmer eye palette comprised of five shades, pre-glow body scrub, leg spray tint, body oil, bronzer brush, three liquid lip shimmer glosses, lip gloss palette, a body moisturizer and a facial moisturizer. All items are priced between $12.50 and $19. Fun in the fake sun!

Get Your Bronzing Gel On!

BellaSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:41:22 PDT

If you are looking for a safe and sunless deep tan, bronzing gels are one of your many options. These cool gels are tinted to give your skin a natural-looking glow. To apply, use a sponge or your fingers to blend and dab them on the same areas as you would brush on a bronzer. To see four more bronzing gels click here.

Chanel Soleil Lame Bronzing Gel, $40, is a limited edition product new from Channel's Summer 2007 Collection. This cool gel looks smokin' hot when applied to your face.

It absorbs into your skin quickly, yet blends well to create a beachy, warm, golden glow. It will be available in Chanel boutiques and counters nationwide this April.

For two more bronzing gels,

read more Bobbi Brown All Over Bronzing Gel, $25, offers your skin a sheer, instant, natural glow with the added protection of SPF 15. This tinted bronzing gel is great for oily skin and will leave your face looking like you are glowing from the inside out! Blend the gel on the areas of your face where the sun would normally hit and deepen the color until you reach your desired shade. Oh, and don't forget to wash your hands immediately after use!
BonneBell Gel Bronze, $3.99, is a lightweight tinted gel that gives you a safe and inexpensive sun-kissed glow. To use dampen a make-up wedge and lightly pat Gel Bronze to your face. Then use the other side of the wedge for blending. Available in two shades: golden tan and luminous glow.

Stay Tan for Fall with Bronzing Gels

BellaSugar — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:31:22 PDT

Bronzing gel is a fantastic way to get a hint of sun-kissed color without the damaging effects of the sun's rays. You can wear them alone or mix them into your favorite foundation or body lotion, and the color can be as subtle or as intense as you like. To give yourself a sunny glow going into autum, just dot a small amount of the gel onto your cheeks, forehead, chin, and nose, then blend with your fingertips in an outward motion. Here are some of my favorite bronzing gels.

Clarins Sheer Bronze Self Tanning Hydrating Gel For Face is satiny soft, with a magnificent caramel color and iridescent highlights. It has a combined effect of giving you instant color like a bronzer and within two hours working its self-tanning magic to create a natural looking tan. Buy it here for $28.

Becca Translucent Bronzing Gel is a very sheer and lightweight water-based gel which also helps hydrate the skin. It's not greasy, and it can be used on both the body and face. Buy it here for $34.

To see more gel bronzers,

read more Laura Mercier Bronzing Gel blends quickly and easily while leaving the skin refreshed. The sheer formulation enhances a tan, adds a warm glow, and works for all skin types and shades. Buy it here for $30.
Smooth and delightful, Stila Sun Gel is streakless and very easy to apply to the face and body. It's available in one richly bronze color with golden sheen. Buy it here for $24.

Chic Twists and Braided Buns at Rachel Roy

Jaime Richards — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:23:00 PDT

Spring 2012 Fashion Week has produced some of the most wearable makeup and hairstyles around, and now you can place Rachel Roy's Spring 2012 show beauty look in your must-try file. Inspired by the modern, Asian influences seen in Rachel's collection, hair guru Ted Gibson developed a style that was a mix between both masculine (the sleekness at the front) and feminine (the twisted, braided bun).

He began by prepping the models' hair with his brand's Fix It Gel. Once the hair was blow-dried, he created a side part, twisted the sides back, and then braided the hair into a bun at the nape; Tame It lotion provided shine, while Beautiful Hold hair spray kept it all in place. A big silver barrette attached at the back proved to be a chic finishing touch.

For the makeup, Bobbi Brown went for a more monochromatic look, with Rose Gold lip gloss ("It looks good on everyone," Brown says) on the lips and Rose Gold eye shadow (available for Spring) on the lids. Various shades in the Bronze Shimmer Brick were applied to the eyes to adapt the color based around the models' skin tones. And if you're not one for dramatic daytime makeup looks, do what Brown did for the show: in lieu of liner, use an intensive black mascara (her version is out in Spring) to bring out the eyes and provide contrast to the pink tones.

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Bobbi Brown's Must-Know Tips on How to Fake a Tan With Makeup

Jaime Richards — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:00:00 PDT

Want a tan without the risk of damaging your skin in the sun's harsh rays? While self-tanners definitely have their place in the, er, sun, you can always simply fake a warm, golden glow with makeup. Bobbi Brown, celebrity makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, has a few tips to share on how to do it right. To see what she has to say, just keep reading.

3 Instant Fixes For Pasty Legs

Jaime Richards — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:05:21 PDT

While it's always a good idea to accept the skin you're in, sometimes we want a little boost. And that's where strategic use of makeup comes into play. So before fair-skinned slap on the self-tanner or go out in the sun unprotected, you can get that bronzed glow in an instant with the following items:

If it's a touch of shimmer and color you're after: Try MAC Bronze Everyday Skinsheen Leg Spray ($27). The gel-like liquid comes in two shades (Medium Dark and Dark) and gives a really natural-looking tan, all while drying in a flash. It won't rub off on your clothes, either.

If you're looking for a more matte option: Perfekt Matte Body Perfection Gel ($48) is, well, just perfect. Sweat-resistant, this glimmer-free gel moisturizes the body, all while giving pretty, stay-put, nonshiny results.

But when it's lots of shimmer you desire: St. Tropez Wash Off Instant Shimmer Stick ($20) is a body gloss that has just the slightest hint of universally flattering color, but with plenty of luster to back it up. Thanks to its wide stick applicator, this one glides on in a flash.

Get Mila Kunis's '60s-Chic Red-Carpet Look

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:47:42 PDT

Mila Kunis pretty much has '60s screen siren written all over her, and for last night's premiere of Friends With Benefits in New York City, makeup artist Tracey Levy was inspired to give Mila a look similar to that of Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida - gorgeous bronzed skin, eyes that popped, and nearly nude, muted lips. For Mila's hair, stylist Renato Campora kept things sleek and sophisticated - making for one red-hot red-carpet look. Keep reading to see how to get her look and shop the products.