Skin Care

July 2006

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.

    an image

    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.

    an image

    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.

    an image

    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.

    an image

    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.

    an image
    an image

    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



    Leave a Comment


    * Denotes a required field


    XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong>


    Become a BN LA Subscriber

    Advertisement


    Beautyscopes


    Currently Popular
    .


    Deal of the Day

    Latest News


    Links We Love
  • A Little Alytude
  • Alexandra Taylor
  • Beauty in The Bag
  • Brand Jam USA
  • Carrie Parry
  • Erin Williams
  • Eye For Style
  • Glam Spot NJ
  • Jay Kos
  • Kimberly McDonald
  • My Gloss
  • Sabatini On Style
  • Taffeta Darlings
  • Wendy Brandes