I need a tan…stat!!

Oh how you fool me Colorado weather!  It is crazy to me how it can be 70 degrees one day and then the next day it is practically a blizzard! My skin is dying for some color lately but it's not exactly "sit by the pool" weather here yet.  I have a red carpet event that I am flying to Nashville for this week and I need to get some color on these legs stat!  With the weather being so unpredictable and there being an inch of snow on the ground right now sunbathing is not looking too promising. So what do you do when you are in need of a quick tan and you don't feel like paying to sit in a bed that can give you cancer?  Here are three of my favorite products to give you that summer glow fast!

Kate Sommerville 360 self tanning pads

These pads are great because they don't streak or stain your hands and they don't smell gross either!!!  I also like these because they are very easy to use and have Vitamin E which helps to moisturize the skin.  They also contain Tea tree extract to keep the skin clean and clear so that your skin has a beautiful glow whenever you need it!  They have both face and body pads and you can find them at retailers like Nordstrom or Sephora for $48  

Next up is NARS Body Glow……….

Talk about smelling yummy!  This is a lightweight oil that smells amazing and gives your skin a beautiful glow with just a touch of shimmer.  This one is my favorite because I am all about the smell….and this literally smells like coconuts and the beach!  I have super dry skin and I love this because it has pure Monoi de Tahiti oil to help hydrate so your skin looks hydrated and flawless!  You can find this product at Nordstrom or Sephora for $59.00 (looks like it is on sale online for Nordy's right now though!) Tip for applying this product is a little goes a long way and it is great to mix in your everyday moisturizer! 

Last but not least if your heading to Walgreens or the grocery store pick up some Jergens Natural Glow "3 Days to Glow" Moisturizer.

This is a great inexpensive way to add just a touch of color.  It has antioxidants for the skin and is a three day process to get the color you desire!  It has no sunless tanner odor and is also very easy to put on.  You can get it at Walgreens, Target, King Soopers and many other retail stores.  The price typically ranges around $10 or so depending on the size you get!

Tips for applying your summer glow:

For the best even-looking glow you will want to make sure your skin is exfoliated beforehand as well as moisturized.  When applying the product be sure to use long, even strokes spreading the product out consistently.  Be sure to wash your hands so they do not stain after each application since the product will be concentrated in that area when applying.  Allow drying time and make sure you don't put clothes on right away that it can stain!  Hope this helps…...here's to happy, healthy, and glowing summer skin!

xoxo Makeup by Heather B.