Getting My Glow On!

Being it is school vacation a.k.a. Spring Break in our household, I am getting my glow on by starting my self-tanning ritual. Yes - I am a bit early this year. Hey, just because I didn't get to St. Bart's this week doesn't mean I can't look like I have been there - right?

So far I have only been using a few products. You know, the self-tanners mixed into a moisturizer for the most gradual sun kissed glow.

I started with the Jergens new Natural Glow FACE Daily Moisturizer ($6.99) on my face, neck, and chest, while I am using their Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer ($6.99) on the rest of my body. I initially started with the Fair for my face, and the medium for most of my body. I just purchased the medium for my face as well, and will begin to use that to see a little faster results.

I like the gradual results, but I hate the smell. It stinks - but if you can get past that,  the color is even, very natural, and gradual. I only use it at night before bed so I can wash off the starchy smell first thing in the morning.

For the day I have been alternating the Jergen products with those of Victoria's Secret Bare Bronze Collection. Now these Bare Bronze products all smell heavenly - like a refreshing pina colada.

I have been using the Bare Bronze Daily Glow Facial Moisturizer ($17.50)on my face, neck, and chest - and I love the way it has just enough moisture for my skin to get me through the day. I plan to use their Bare Bronze Gleaming Self-Tan Body Tint ($18) later this week, when I am ready for a more deep bronzed glow.

While this only begins my self-tanning rituals, I am excited to discover new self-tanners, and get to know my old favorites a little better.  Look for my ongoing reviews as we progress into warmer weather.

Could it be? A Safe Tanning Bed!

Well, there is... sort of! A safe tanning bed. In a tube. Introducing Too Faced's Tanning Bed in a Tube.

Tanning Bed in a Tube is an instant gel bronzer, with a gradual self-tanner built right in. Great idea!

While you could definitely use this all over your body, I choose to only use it on my face and neck. Hey, it is only a 6 oz. tube!

Too Faced's Tanning Bed in a Tube is $22.50 at Sephora. Be sure to check out a bunch of Too Faced's new releases while you are there. I have my eye on the Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder.

A Burst of Bronze!

I was so excited on Friday to let you know about the QVC hour with Tarte Cosmetics, that I forgot to tell you about one of their brand new products. And it shouldn't come as a surprise that it is a unique addition to their ever-growing line.

This product promises a burst of bronze, called appropriately so, Sunburst. Sunburst is a beaded, bronzing facial moisturizer. And it is in fact, beaded. When you squeeze out the white lotion, you will notice very small, almost grainy looking, bronzed beads. These beads burst upon contact, tinting the moisturizer as you apply and rub in.

It really is a unique product. The overall result is a light golden, bronzed look. You can always apply a bit more of the moisturizer to the apples of your cheeks and top of your nose for that just in from the sun look.

A few more things to mention about Sunburst. The formula is oil-free for those in which that is a concern, and the it is also water resistant, which will be perfect for warmer weather. You know how terrible it is to see streaking makeup, albeit bronzer on a hot day when you can't help but sweat.

Sunburst is $28.00 from Tarte Cosmetics.