Looking for Thoughts on Bare Escentuals Faux Tan.

If you are a QVC and self-tanning buff like me, you probably noticed that Bare Escentuals is celebrating their 12th Anniversary on QVC with a Today's Special Value, which is a SUPER SIZED Faux Tan and Brush. It is officially being called "Bronzed & Buff" 2-pc. Faux Tan & Buffing Brush. I am looking for your thoughts on this self-tanner, as I have never used it.

What has really intrigued me about this offer is the brush. It is a huge kabuki brush that they are using to apply the self-tanner to the body. It has a bit of bronze color in the formula to use as a color guide and it looks like it is spreading pretty evenly as they use it on air. I am wondering how it really works though. The gel formula has peaked my curiosity too.

As it is new today, I am not looking for immediate responses. I am looking for buyers of this TSV to report back here with their thoughts on the product and application system. So, leave a quick comment if you purchased and I will be sure to follow-up with you in a few weeks time, to see how you liked it.

The Ultimate Silkening Body Wash from Caress.

The ultimate silkening body wash from Caress? Yes! This new line of body washes are stellar, especially when compared to much more expensive brands.

Caress has stepped it up a notch with their tantalizing scents and silkening new body washes and beauty bars. They developed new scents with fine fragrance house Givaudan, and combined it with their own technology o create these new beauties.

First there are the new Whipped Soufflé Body Washes. These are definitely my favorite. The body wash is ultra light, yet creamy enough to lather nicely, rinse of clean and leave my skin super soft and smelling great. They are perfect to use for shaving too, as my legs couldn't be softer.

The Whipped Soufflé's come in two fragrances, Blackberry and Vanilla or White Peach. They are both delightful, but I am partial to the White Peach. Yum!

Also new to the brand are the Velvet Bliss Body Wash and Beauty Bar. These are a unique blend of blackberry and vanilla along with triple silkening moisturizers. These lather up a lot, but also rinse away clean and leave skin soft.

Next time you are at the drugstore or your favorite mass retailer, check them out. They are all priced below $4.99, so they are light on your wallet too.

For more information on the technology behind these new formulations, be sure to visit CaressSkin.com.

*Press samples of some of the products featured were provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration.

Avoid the Tanning Tax! 25 Alternatives to Indoor Tanning.

With the proposed tax on indoor tanning and just simply knowing that indoor tanning (outdoor too!) is bad for skin, I thought I would take a few minutes and highlight my favorite self-tanners and bronzers. Take a look back at some of my favorites that I have reviewed over the years.

1. Victoria's Secret Bare Bronze
2. Luminess Tan Airbrush Tanning System Video & Review
3. Clarins Delicious Self-Tanning Cream
4. Mally Beauty Bronze Genius Self-Tanning Bronzing Powder
5. Xen-Tan Luxe Line
6. Drugstore Bronzers
7. Orlane Bronzing Pressed Powder for Body Bronzing
8. Smashbox Waterproof Body Bronzer
9. Shimmering Bronzers
10. Kate Somerville Somer360 Tanning Towelettes
11. Bella Bronze Self-Tanning Collection
12. Fake Bake Self-Tanner Rundown
13. Illuminating Bronzers from Bobbi Brown
14. Hourglass Cosmetics Waterproof Bronzer
15. Dr. Dense Glow Younger Self-Tanner
16. Smashbox O-Bronze Self Adjusting Bronzer
17. Aqua Tan Self-Tanninb Milk Review
18. MAC Cosmetics Skinsheen Leg Spray
19. Bronzing in an Instant with Benefit's Jiffy Lube
20. Sephora's Bronzing Essentials
21. GlowFusion Bronzer
22. L'Oreal Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Airbrush Self-Tanning Mist
23. St. Ives Bronzing with Benefits Line
24. ModelCo Tan Airbrush in a Can Review
25. Laura Geller Baked Beauties Collection

If you are a self-tanning novice, check out these tips on how to get a perfect, even faux glow. It is not just all about the tanning cream.

Of course, as I am constantly on the quest for a perfect self-tan, look out for more self-tanner and bronzer reviews on Beautiful Makeup Search soon.