Spring time is here and it is officially time to get rid of the winter blahs. It’s time to think about fun in the sun and getting ready to squeeze into your new bikini. But first, you need to think of preparing you skin for the show. Let’s face it, after a long dreary winter your skin can look pretty lifeless. So what can you do? Let’s play it safe and grab a bottle of self tanner, then you can get ready to shop for that new hot bathing suit.
1. Lancome Flash Bronzer Mousse(Splurge)
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Lancome is one of the best lines for a great self tanner. Their Flash Bronzer comes in a variety of textures, but I found the mousse to work very well. The color of the bronzing tanner is very good, so you can see where you are applying it, and it dries to a very nice sun-kissed look. They also add pure vitamin E, to help protect your skin from prematurely aging.
2. Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer(Steal)
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This is a great product for those that need to either slowly make their way into a self tanner, or those that need a little pick-me-up in between regular self tanning applications. Jergens did well with this one, since it is also a moisturizer as well and the self tanning aspect is very minimal, so you don’t end up super tan or orange. This is available in a variety of shades, as well as multiple formulations to fit your needs.
3. Mystic Tan Perfect Tan Kit (Splurge)
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A definite must-have self tanner splurge. If you have tried other self tanner sprays and didn't like how they looked streaky or blotchy, then you should give Mystic Tan a shot. Their micromist spray actually goes on without streaking, doesn't require rubbing, and dries very quickly. The end result is a great natural-looking deep tan, that looks like you just got back from the beach.
4. Fake Bake Self Tanning Lotion(Splurge)
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This is a great product to use if you are looking for a more medium to dark tan. If you are really pale, then I would recommend using this as upkeep on your self tanning, or try diluting it with a little regular body lotion. The outcome of this tan gives you the appearance of being at the beach for a week. The downside: it takes about an hour to dry. The upside: the color looks very natural and toasty brown, so your co-workers will think you jetted off to the Virgin Islands for the weekend.
5. L'Oreal Sublime Glow Daily Moisturizer(Steal)
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Another product that is similar to Jergens Natural Glow, but a little better in some areas. The fragrance is a little better than Jergens and over all it gives a little better color. The product dries quickly, leaves your skin feeling nice, and the color lasts for about a week. The price point is a little more than Jergens and you only get to choose fair or medium shades.
6. Clarins Self Tanning Milk(Splurge)
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Clarins is one of the other top lines for a great self tanner. They offer a very wide variety of sun care and self tanners. The Self Tanning Milk is great if you are used to self tanning and don't need the built in bronzer to guide you. The product has a nice scent, moisturizes your body, dries quickly, and the tan that develops is very natural. As a bonus it also has a low SPF built in, which not all self tanners have.
