Tag: self-tanner

Three Must-See Favorites



Hey… because it is almost Friday – three superstars I had to share with you. Click on the items in the image for more shopping information.

BeautyADDICTS Face2Face Cream to Powder Foundation

This indie brand isn’t widely available but it should be. While I usually don’t care for cream foundations, this one works to improve skin while it covers flaws. The formula contains vitamins A and E and green tea to heal and protect skin. Special ingredients work to hydrate so the powder finish looks luminious and flawless, not cakey or overly matte. This is my pick to throw in my purse for on-the-go. I recently learned those plastic covers that I previously thought were part of packaging and threw away actually help protect and preserve product. This version has a flip lid attached so no need to keep track of a translucent (elusive) slip of plastic.

Nest Vanilla Orchid & Almond Scented Candle

I can’t really say there is a NEST fragrance I don’t love. But their newest marries my beloved oriental with a rich and sultry gourmand vanilla/almond mix. Patchouli and musk keep it from being overly sweet while Mediterranean almond and white orchid soften the scent into a romantic deliciousness. Orchid and Almond is the perfect fragrance to bridge seasons and usher in warmer months.

Kanebo Sensai Collection Silky Bronze Self Tanning Gel for Face

Before this gem, I had not found a self-tanner for the face that I love. Finally, just in time for spring, this gel from Japan provides both hydration and a bronzy glow. The smoothing gel works beautifully under makeup and other skin care. I’ve been using 1-2 times a week for a subtle glow but plan to up my frequency to every other day so I can skip makeup and bronzer and still look sun-kissed.

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Spring Color on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country

Spring Color on FOX

It is Friday and you know what that means… I’m back on Great Day Green Country and it is time to ring in spring. After a frigid and icy weekend, we have 60s and 70s for the next four or five days (yes, there is a patio in my near future – likely around happy hour today). And what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than some spring shades. Today, I am rounding up the six products to warm things up on your vanity:

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Body Care For Fall

Body Care For Fall // Belle Belle Beauty

I love transitions between seasons. Sifting through makeup, fashion and fragrances, I’ve been rotating in more fall-friendly shades, textures and notes. My fruity perfume was temporarily retired while I returned to my beloved NEST Fragrances Midnight Fleur (and new White Sandlewood – more on that next week!). Sweaters are pulled down from the top shelf. And deeper, richer hues adorn my eyes and lips.

But routines don’t stop changing there. Taking care of your body, skin and health also requires some adjustment. Especially if you live in a part of the country that gets über dry. Read on for my top five body care items for the fall:

The newest scent from Bliss is ‘Grapefruit + Aloe’ which might sound more like Spring, but it is putting a pep in my step. Bliss ‘Grapefruit + Aloe’ Body Butter soothes my easily irritated skin and this long time favorite formula has no greasy feel. It also comes in a body wash and bubble bath.

Caudalie stole my heart when they came out with Divine Oil. The spray body oil has the best scent and is so nourishing for my skin. Now they really outdid themselves with Divine Legs, a perfectly bronze-y tinted lotion that works to improve the look of your legs (or arms or decolletage). Skip the hassle of self-tanner and slather on notes of grapefruit, rose, pink pepper, vanilla, cedar, and white musk.

Tom Ford Black Orchid Hydrating Emulsion is the ultimate in luxe body care. His fragrances are so perfectly unisex and those masculine notes fit with the changing season. This satin-like hydrating treatment has woodsy, spicy and floral notes.

You know me… I can’t resist a good body oil (see above). And Clarins ‘Tonic’ Body Treatment Oil goes above and beyond. This formula works to firm skin and can prevent pregnancy or weight loss related stretch marks. And you can’t beat the scent thanks to natural plant extracts and aromatic essential oils.

And I know I’ve mentioned it before, but this self-tanner takes the cake if you want to prolong that summer glow. Vita Liberata pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan Mousse is super long-lasting, has great color and is odorless. I like applying with a mitt using Medium, but it is also available in Dark. Bonus for a gluten, cruelty, and oil free formula.

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Vita Liberata Self-Tanners

Vita Liberata Self-Tanners // Belle Belle Beauty

There is a new self-tanner in town, and I am in love. Vita Liberata recently showed up at Sephora and I was hearing rave reviews. The sophisticated and simple packaging evoke the company mission of brilliant chemistry working to create the best tan while still being a a joy to use.

I’ve been using pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan Mousse in Medium and Untinted Self Tan Lotion For Body in Warm. The Tan Mousse comes in Light, Medium and Dark, while the Untinted Self Tan comes in Warm, Deep and Deeper Deep. I’ve found both shades I am using work for my light-medium skin tone.

The pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan Mousse in Medium is featherweight and has some serious long-term staying power. Using pHenO2 technology, this formula gives an immediate and odorless color. (Yep, I really promise these have no odor) The drying time was impressive and I wasn’t concerned with wearing (mostly dark) clothing shortly after application. Marine and organic botanical extracts work to allow the tan to last up to four times longer than regular tans. I’m still going strong midway through week two of this tan.

Untinted Self Tan Lotion For Body in Warm also is odorless and dries in a jiff. Since this is untinted, I had no fear throwing on even the lightest colored clothing. This formula is nourishing but not overly thick, working as a moisturizer. In about four hours, I had developed a glowing bronze. I think this self-tanner has given me the most natural looking tan out of the dozens I have tried. It also contains marine and organic botanicals to condition skin.

I’ve had great luck applying both of these formulas with a tanning mitt. I am a big believer these are worth investing in. They protect the palms and allow for the most beautiful, streak-free blending of self-tanner. And it should be noted that Vita Liberata products are dermatologically tested, and gluten- and cruelty-free.

Net-a-Porter Sale! // Belle Belle Beauty

And a little side note: don’t miss one of my favorite site’s huge sale that started today. Get up at 50% off a Net-A-Porter.

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Kate Somerville ‘Somerville 360°’ Tan Maximizer

Kate Somerville 'Somerville 360°' Tan Maximizer // Belle Belle Beauty

This time Kate has come up with something I never thought I needed, but now I’m not sure I could live without! You know that dreaded feeling when a little summer glow just disappears – poof – after a couple days? Well, Kate Somerville’s new Tan Maximizer can make it last longer whether it be a faux or real tan.

Just replace your usual lotion with the Tan Maximizer and a specialized peptide-and-lipid complex works to keep that bronze. Get a touch too much sun? Black snakeroot soothes skin, replenishing skin with moisture and preventing peeling. I love the beachy, fresh scent and can see myself reaching for this all year round.

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NEW: bareMinerals Faux Tan Face and Body Sunless Tanner

NEW: bareMinerals Faux Tan Face and Body Sunless Tanner // Belle Belle Beauty

I received the bareMinerals faux tanners this week and you cannot believe how quickly I tore into them. I blame my upcoming beach trip but I also think I was just plain excited to see what one of my favorite brands could do with the cranky products of self-tanner land.

First and foremost, these are easy to use. Their subtlety makes it hard to screw them up. With one major exception: with bareMinerals Faux Tan Body Sunless Tanner, just trust me, wear rubber or latex gloves. This has always been a favorite trick of mine. I shocking forgot my own beloved trick the other night and had to scrub like the devil to get the pigment out of my palms, even right after application.

With that being said, the golden tan looks super natural with a bronze glow. A mineral copper complex prolongs the color – mine is still going strong after three days. But like I said, with one application, the color is subtle. So be prepared to layer if you want a deeper shade.

I’ve fallen especially hard for Faux Tan Face Gradual Glow Sunless Tanner. bareMinerals has developed a unique tanning peptide that offers an even, golden and subtle tan. I’m always fearful of self-tanning my face, but this formula’s buildable nature is a breeze. Plant-derived emollients lock in moisture without clogging pores.

For those who want an easy, quality and natural looking tan, don’t hesitate snapping up this duo. Just a note for those with a sensitive nose: you definitely can smell this formula. It isn’t offensive and is more than offset by the elegant formula, but just FYI.

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