The countdown to Memorial Day is on, and the best accessory for a holiday weekend is a golden glow. I planned this installment of my pre-summer series for today because you’re self-tanning skills may be a bit rusty after the “off season,” but with a little practice this weekend you can get your glow on for next week—and the summer months ahead!
Tropic Spa Home Mist Tanning System
Yes, I have a spray tan machine in my house, and frankly, I
couldn’t live without it. I’m sure my houseguests are a bit curious about this
contraption (which lives in their bathroom), and more than one have asked to
use it during their stay. The closest you can get to a salon-based spray-tan
booth, the fine mist covers skin from head to toe as you follow the beeps and
spin accordingly. Then with a bit of blending afterwards, you have a foolproof
faux glow. As an added bonus, you get a touch-up spray with your kit as well,
and it’s great for any spots that may get missed during your mist session.
IBB DEAL ALERT: Use code XHD7F at checkout and get $50 off the Tropic Spa Home Mist Tanning System! This code also gets you a refill kit for $50 (a value of $100) when you order along with the full system!
Xen-Tan Fresh
Tanning Mousse
I’m a huge fan of self-tanning mousses because I feel like
they’re the easiest to blend and control. Most of the time I like a tinted
version so I get instant color, but not so much when I’m tanning at night and
have white sheets on my bed. Enter Xen-Tan’s new Fresh Tanning Mousse. You get
all the ease of a mousse without the tint so you don’t have to worry about
staining your bedding or clothing, plus a light citrusy scent.
Ocean
Potion EverGlow Xtreme Self-Tanning Lotion
If you have darker skin, or you just like to go deep (with
self-tanning color, that is), this new Ocean Potion lotion (that rhymes!) is a
fantastic budget-friendly option.
You don’t get all the color at once (which is a good thing in my opinion), but after applying for three days you’ll realize that it might not be possible to get any darker. Of course you can stop beforehand if you achieve your desired color, and I get gorgeous glow after just one session.
Selfie
Tan’N Go Sunless Gradual Tan
Every self-tanning “wardrobe” needs a gradual tanner.
Perfect when you have the time to build your bronze, these products are much
more difficult to mess up and they also trick you into moisturizing when you
otherwise might not. I love Selfie Tan’N Go not only because the name is so
darn cute, but because this tanner (as well as their self-tanning spray and
wash-off bronzers) has never failed me. And as far as self-tanner scents go,
this one is tops!
I hope this little roundup helps you go for the glow the safe way this Memorial Day… Just remember that a faux tan gives you no extra protection from the sun, so keep an eye out for our sunscreen picks for summer 2015 next week!
P.S. Self-tanner mishaps happen… If you find yourself with streaks or any unwanted color, be sure to have a Bronze Buffer on hand to instantly fix mistakes!