Although pale, gator skin is seemingly inevitable around this time of year, there are some products out there that can really help your skin glow, and look its best. Seriously what is more depressing then looking in the mirror and seeing pale, flaky, boring skin? I am an admitted tanaholic so being pale is like being sick for me. In my mind I don’t look good nor do I feel good when I have pale, dull skin. So here are some of the products I use to prevent my skin from looking like this!
7 Day Scrub by Clinique- What everyone should know is that exfoliating your skin should be the most important part of your beauty regimen during this time of the year. Your face tends to get flaky due to over exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold, and your left with skin that looks less than satisfactory. This scrub should be included in your weekly regimen up to 3 times a week. Not only does it buff away dry skin but it also helps to really clear away patches of skin that may be too oily. If you are noticing problem areas with a couple of pimples, work this stuff into your skin for about a minute and allow the oils and toxins to be released from your skin. You should expect to see clearer skin after using this 3 times a week. Upon using this your skin is in an ideal condition to really soak in moisture so follow up with your 3 step kit (if you are an avid Clinique user which you should be because they’re products are AMAZING.) Notice your skin looking far more radiant and healthy even after just one use!
Pros: Gentle yet effective on skin, clears dry and oily patches, reasonably priced (18.50), perfect to use before applying at home tanning systems
Cons: I haven’t found one yet!
Smoothing Body Scrubs by Victoria’s Secret- I am an absolute nut when it comes to the Victoria’s Secret Fantasies collection and have loved their scents Love Spell and Pure Seduction for years now. Love Spell has a very distinct fruity, sweet smell that can be distinguished in a crowded room. Pure Seduction isn’t as popular as Love Spell, but smells like flowers and candy. Also you really can’t beat their deals like 3 products for $25 or 5 products for $30 with 1 for free! With these deals I am always loading up on creams, sprays and scrubs. This scrub is one of my FAVORITES. It comes with little grains in it meant to buff and exfoliate skin, while also putting nutrients back into your skin. I lather it all over my skin and really buff noticeably dry patches. I love love love to really scrub my legs with this and then shave. My legs come out silky smooth, and feel incredible! This stuff is crucial right before you apply self tanner, because tanning solution really sits better on exfoliated skin. Use this stuff right before you apply self tanner, and notice skin that absorbs the tan better. At $10 this is a steal and a musthave!
Tinted Self Tanning Body Mist by Sephora Collection – So as you all know I love my tanning mist solutions and am always on the hunt for the best one, and alas I think I may have found it. This stuff is MIND-BLOWING and my new best friend. I did some research on this product and read nothing but rave reviews so I decided to give it a try. The mist is ultra fine and comes out evenly. One major plus about this product is the fine mist because it does not run or drip like a lot of other tanning sprays. This stays right where you spray it and is a beautiful, natural bronzed color. It also dries in literally 20 seconds, and does not leave your skin feeling wet or sticky. The only bad thing I can say about this is that the smell is a little overpowering, kind of like a hair spray smell. The smell might be a little much but if your tanorexic like me, the smell won’t bother you much. Not to mention it only smells while your spraying it, it doesn’t smell overpowering on your skin. I seriously love this stuff and will continue to buy it after this can is up. At $14 this is an absolute steal, and something you HAVE to try especially with Christmas and New Years right around the corner J
Rockin Body Luminous Perfecting Body Cream – this stuff is my little secret for a night I want to look and feel sexy especially on nights where I am wearing a dress or a revealing top. This cream claims to brighten, smooth and blur the look of imperfections on the skin. It is formulated with high tech optical diffusers and Diamond Power that gives you that flawless finish look. It also gives your skin a golden glow that kind of mimics a highlighter that you put on your face. So if your skin is feeling down due to the winter try some of this on your legs or chest for a radiant, flawless look. $10
Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Bronze Shimmer Dust- Ok so maybe glitter was so 6th grade, but when used correctly a little bit of shimmer can really sex up a look and leave skin glowing. This spray is like nothing I have ever used before. It looks like an old fashioned perfume, including the puff used for spraying the solution. This can be used on legs, arms, chest and even hair. It gives your body a shimmer and glow, not like huge sparkles, but a soft touch of shimmer. I love the way this stuff looks on my skin and even in my hair. I cannot wait to use it on NYE when shimmer and shine is in! It comes in a bronzed color, a white color and a gold color perfect for all different skin colors. It is a little pricey at $39 but it’s not too late to ask Santa for it ;)
-Kristen
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