July 2006

Best Summer Bronzers Part 2

By C S

Tired of getting brown when you’ve got sand between your toes? Frustrated finding a tanning spot on Venice Beach? Try these products and you’ll never have to visit a tanning booth again, , though you may still get some color when surfing at the beach.

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Coppertone Gradual Tan Faces: This light, sweet-smelling lotion comes in a sleek tube and goes on your skin like butter. Apply daily for a week and your skin will gradually get a natural, believable golden glow. Gradual Tan Faces gives you a great tan at a bargain price. Plus it’s sure to be available at a drugstore near you.

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Victoria’s Secret Bare Bronze Sheer Self Tan Mousse: Remember to blend this mousse thoroughly and let it dry on your skin, and you’ll begin to notice a lovely, streak-free tan. It can look a little orange at first. Don’t let that discourage you. If you use the mousse for a few days your skin will get a healthy, believable glow. Available at Victoria’s Secret stores.

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Shiseido “The Makeup” Multi-Shade Enhancer in Terracotta Glow: This limited-edition compact for the face is a small wonder! In one tiny package, you get five warm shades of sand, caramel, cinnamon, cocoa, and saffron. It was created by Shiseido “The Makeup” creator Tom Pecheux, who says summer’s color is about a minimalist shimmer where lips and eyes are downplayed to accent the face’s terracotta glow. The Enhancer contains moisturizing ingredients as well. Available at Bloomingdales.

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CVS Self-Tanning Lotion: The new self tanner from CVS has SPF 15 and does a great job. Plus it gives you a realistic-looking tan for less. It contains Vitamin E to moisturize your skin. It makes you look like a bronzed hotel heiress. Available at CVS pharmacies nationwide.

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Hamptons Sun SPF 8 Sun Tanning Gel and Serious Shimmer Cooling Spray: Your body and soul are in for a serious treat. These products not only work well, they look gorgeous to boot, so you can tan in style. The Serious Shimmer Cooling Spray comes in a clear bottle containing shiny liquid that you spray on your skin. It hydrates your skin with Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Vitamin A and E. It feels light and cool on the skin and helps illuminate a dark tan. Use this after you use the SPF 8 Sun Tanning Gel, a silky spray that is ultra light. It contains antioxidants to prevent signs of aging, as well as walnut oil. There is also an SPF 15 Gel that gives you a sunless tan. Products are available at Fred Segal in Santa Monica. Visit www.hamptonsuncare.com for more information