In case you did not know yet, I am somewhat of a faux-tan addict. I have perfected my routine, well, at least I think I have until another great self-tanner comes along. But let’s just say that it is intense.
I was thinking of writing an entire post for you all about self-tanners, as in how and why they work. Low and behold, I read a post from one of my favorite beauty bloggers, and I could not explain it any better. Check out Kristen’s very thorough post over on Beauty Addict for all of the details.
But don’t worry, I …read more

I am a huge faux-tan gal. I love my faux-tan! I should for how much time I spend on it.
I spend entirely too much time buffing, moisturizing, prepping and priming my way to the perfect faux tan. I think that the group of beauty bloggers that I spoke to with my routine must have thought I was crazy. But I have found some great products that work really well for me. And I am full of tips to make the whole self-tanning process easier.
With all of this in mind, I need to ask if it is too early for me …read more

I am not sure how many of you use self-tanners. For me, it is the only way to go. Most often I love self-tanners and I do have a few favorites that I continue to use. I do continue to test and try many those, and once in a while though, I run into one that disappoints.
Olay Touch of Sun Body Lotion is the latest self-tanner to disappoint me.

Touch of Sun is made to moisturize first, tan second. It has a lower amount of DHA (self-tanning ingredient) so that the color comes on gradually.
I will say that …read more