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The Best Self-Tanners For Your Face

Kirbie Johnson — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:51:10 PDT

Delicate areas such as your face should be shielded from the sun, but during warmer weather, it deserves to look sun-kissed, too! That's where sunless tanners come in. They're the safest form of a tan possible, and there are plenty of quality options made especially for the face. Our top picks include a cream, a towelette, and a tanning spray - all of which leave you looking naturally bronzed. Kirbie's manicure courtesy of MARS Salon.

3 Tips For Choosing Your Perfect Self-Tanner

Jaime Richards — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:45:00 PDT

Spring is in full bloom, and that means one of many things: it's self-tanner time. The problem, though, is the actual process of selecting the right product to get the job done, and that's why esthetician Sinead Norenius (and founder of self-tanning line Beautisol) is here to help. She's worked with celebrities like Natasha Bedingfield and Bethenny Frankel, and now she has a few tips on how we can get the perfect shade at home. To see more, just keep reading.

What Do You Know About the Ins and Outs of Self-Tanner?

Jaime Richards — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:05:00 PDT

Self-tanners are a safe staple of warm-weather beauty regimens, but you may be surprised to hear that the formula for self-tanners has remained relatively unchanged over the past 40 years. With that said, they certainly don't have a boring history. When it comes to the ins and outs of faux tans, is your knowledge golden or is it all a bit streaky? Take this quiz to find out.

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Enhance Your Body in All the Right Places With These 3 Bronzing Tips

Jessica Cruel — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:28:00 PDT

Bronzing lotions and self-tanners are fantastic for getting a sun-kissed glow without spending hours in the sun's scorching rays. But you can also use these products to create the illusion of chiseled skin (no workout required). There are ways to contour the face with makeup, and similar techniques can be done all over your body, as well.

1. Décolletage depth: As strapless dresses and halter tops make their way to the front of your wardrobe, it's time to let your chest area shine. Applying bronzer above and below the collarbone will bring a chiseled appearance to your cleavage. Don't have the right shade? Try using a darker shade of foundation instead.

2. Glowing gams: Swipe a bronzing stick down the center of your thighs and shins to create a sleek, long-leg look. Adding tanner is also a great way to disguise stretch marks and veins.

3. The fake bake: Most darker-skinned women avoid the self-tanner section in the drugstore. Even though these products usually won't help you achieve a darker look, they can even out skin tone and provide a subtle shimmer.

3 Ways to Avoid Self-Tanner Streaks and Blotches

Jaime Richards — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:00:29 PDT

Applying self-tanner is a great way to get a tan without the sun's harsh effects. But whereas the product can be a life-saver (literally), it also poses a conundrum, often marking its presence in the form of patchy, blotchy marks and streaks on the knees, elbows, fingers, and toes. "I always tell people, it's [self-tanner is] like makeup. You just have to practice a little bit," explains Sinead Norenius, a tanning expert and founder of Beautisol, an environmentally-conscious sun-care line. To see her advice on preventing tanning mishaps, just keep reading.

5 Tips From a Pro: How to Create a Beautiful Bronzed Glow

Real Beauty — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:07:27 PST

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty.

When trying to create a natural, sunless tan on your body, mistakes are expected and accepted. If things go too awry, you can just opt to wear pants until the color wears off.

Bronzer or self tanner: which is right for you?

But a botched fake tan on your face? Completely out of the question. Here, five foolproof tips on how to get gorgeous bronzed skin.

New Study Says Women Find Pippa Middleton's Tan "Most Desirable"

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:24:00 PDT

According to a recent poll of 2,000 British women, Pippa Middleton's skin tone was declared the "most desirable," with over 60 percent of respondents saying they liked her skin color best. Participants were given six celebrity examples from which to choose, but the results could be construed as misleading; Pippa is so popular right now and people want to look like her in general.

And it's odd that declaring one skin shade "prettier" or "better" than another wouldn't give pollsters pause, either - it's blatant bigotry. On a level unrelated to social history, skin tone, eye color, and hair color also all come together to make you uniquely attractive, and trying to spray on someone else's skin can ruin that. While this study was related to self-tanning, it's even more disturbing to think of young women attempting to lighten their skin in order to get Pippa's dubiously named "Royal Mocha" color. Have you ever tried to change your skin tone to look like a celebrity's? And do you think attempting to significantly change your natural skin color is healthy?

The Secrets Behind Jennifer Aniston's Golden Glow Revealed

Jaime Richards — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:48:43 PDT

Jennifer Aniston always looks like she just returned from a fabulous beach vacation, but sometimes the star gets a little help elsewhere to achieve her signature golden glow. For the Horrible Bosses premiere in London earlier today, her sexy luminous look was in part thanks to her longtime makeup artist, Angela Levin, who used St. Tropez's new Gold Illuminator ($23) as her secret weapon. "It's so subtle, but makes all the difference," Levin explains. So to see her expert tips on how you can re-create Jennifer's entire red-carpet makeup palette, just keep reading.

Test Your Pregnancy Sun Exposure Knowledge

LilSugar — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:32:17 PDT

That pregnancy glow may be under your control. Expectant mamas know that their skin can undergo changes in the nine months, but how does the sun affect it? Take this quiz to test your knowledge about how the sun's rays can help and hurt a mother-to-be.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Applying and Maintaining Your Sunless Tan

Jaime Richards — Tue, 31 May 2011 03:30:00 PDT

As the founder of Beautisol, a recently launched brand that makes environmentally conscious sun care products, you could say Sinead Norenius knows a thing or two about self-tanners. She's recently shared a few tips on getting the most out of your self-tanning applications, but with her wealth of knowledge on the subject, there's still plenty more to share. Ever wonder how dark you should really go or how to reach those awkward areas? Find out how to do it right when you read more.