The triple digit temperatures are telling us something, and that something is “Hey, it’s time for skin baring clothes and a bronze body.” Of course, we all know that stepping outside of the house without sunscreen is a no-no, let alone baking away by the pool all day. Then there is the “healthy” alternative we’ve all come to know and love—the faux tan (read spray tan and self tanner)—which has provided us with wonderful memories of orange skin, blotchy thighs, and the oh so lovely smell of our bronze friend DHA. So what are we to do? Well, we propose you fake the fake, faux the faux, and get your non-committal bronze on with these 5 bronzing beauty products that will leave you, umm, well, bronze, and looking your best.
Stila’s ‘All Day 10-in-1 HD Bronzing Beauty Balm’ contains SPF 30, hydrates the skin, reduces pore size, provides blemish control, and stimulates collagen production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles all while giving you excellent coverage and a sun kissed glow. Really what more could you want in a face product?
Trish McEvoy’s ‘All Over Body Bronzer’ is long lasting, moisturizes the skin, and washes off when you want it to. No more getting stuck with a streaky tan! A great way to avoid the dreaded tan mishap before a big day like your wedding, graduation, or birthday party.
Living in Arizona can be hard on your skin, the sun is hot, the UV rays are strong, and the air is dry—the perfect recipe for alligator skin aka dehydrated, flaky, dry skin. However, Royal Oil Coconut Oil Body Bronzer by Too Faced can remedy all of that. Mangosteen fruit and coconut oil nourishes and protects skin with easy-to-absorb antioxidants while warm bronzers suit any skin type and can be adjusted for many skin tones. You can even comb through you hair for extra shine and shimmer.
Have oily skin and not so thrilled about the idea of extra glow? Tarte Cosmetics have come up with ‘Park Ave Princess Bronze &Glow’ a matte bronzer and cheek tint. Amazonian clay acts as a total skin balancer by hydrating the skin while removing surface oil to mattify for a soft flawless finish.
As women on the go, we love any product that we can pop in the handbag and use as and when needed. Lancome’s ‘Star Brzoner’ automatic powder brush is one of those products. The brush dispenser allows for quick touch-ups when you are on the go. All you have to do is sweep from head to toe for a yummy natural “one day” tan.
By Kristianne Young
