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3 of The Best Self-Tans For SS21: New In From St. Moriz

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St. Moriz 1 Hour Fast Tan Mist.

It develops fast and has aloe vera and vitamin E. It has a wash off guide colour so you can personalise your tan, and it soothes and moisturises skin. It is a great product.

Available from Boots, £4.99.

St. Moriz 1 Hour Fast Tan Lotion.

It does the same job as the mist but comes in a lotion instead. It is just as handy and good.

£4.99.

St. Moriz Advanced Colour Correct Tanning Mousse.

This has olive undertones to neutralise red tones. It provides an instant colour and a long-lasting tan. It has hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 so it cares for skin and leaves it super-glowing. Great stuff.

£9.99.

Happy summer everyone!

 

Soleve Sunburn Relief Review | Health

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Summer may feel like a distant memory but there are still a few lucky ones on holiday. In the hope of some future summer days, or future holidays we have reviewed Soleve Sunburn Relief. It is the first licensed product of its type specifically formulated to ease the pain and discomfort of mild to moderate sunburn. solevesunburnreliefreview Here is what they say:

Soleve Sunburn Relief is a lotion applied to mild to moderately sunburnt skin to relieve the pain of the sunburn and to moisture the skin. It combines two active ingredients to deliver effective relief right where it’s needed: an effective analgesic, ibuprofen, and an emollient, isopropyl myristate.

Ibuprofen is a well-known Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) that is a powerful painkiller and reduces inflammation. Soleve is specially designed to deliver therapeutic levels of ibuprofen directly into sunburnt skin – precisely where it is needed.

Isopropyl myristate, is an emollient which effectively soothes and moisturises the skin by trapping water. Rehydration of sunburnt skin is very important to promote the normal healing process and to make the skin feel more comfortable by reducing both the skin tightness of sunburn and the frictional irritation between sunburnt skin and clothing.

 

This lotion goes on easily and a little bit goes a long way. It absorbs well and you can use it up to eight times a day. Does it work on sunburn? Yes, it eases and soothes. It is quite pricey at £9.95 but it does work, both moisturising and painkilling. It doesn’t smell bad and is not overpowering either. Recommended as a first-aid kit essential, good stuff.

 

Available from Boots and Boots.com

 

 

Millie Mackintosh Reveals Beauty Secret To The Perfect Pins

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Her perfectly toned and tanned pins have dominated the fashion and beauty headlines since starring in hit TV show Made in Chelsea.

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This weekend Millie Mackintosh revealed the £8.99 leg make up behind her gorgeous glow that keep her perfect pins looking flawless; Cocoa Brown’s Lovely Legs.

Millie wrote as she was getting ready for her evening; “Getting ready for tonight @CocoaBrownTan #LovelyLegs #LegsMakeUp #BestTan”.

Cocoa Brown Lovely Legs is online at www.superdrug.com and in UK Superdrug stores nationwide.

Cocoa Brown Tanning Range

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This was one exciting press day for Cocoa Brown who doesn’t love tanning products. I love them so much seeing as I am nearly always behind a computer and I really don’t like to get tanned the usual way. I like to keep my skin in tip top condition, always using the highest factor cream possible. Tanning the natural way has its price…wrinkles. Well being 42 I can tell you young girls don’t do it. Opt for tanning lotions, creams and mousses rather than sunbeds and no factor cream. You will benefit in the long run. I don’t think I have stepped foot outside without factor 30-50 in the last 2 years. I pride myself that my skin is doing well for its age. So when I need a lillte bit of colour I reach into my bathroom cabinet, grab a mitt and some self tanner. One downside normally is the smell…well, keep reading ladies…this is amazing.

CoCo Brown Tanning Range

The main problem with nearly all the tanning lotions out there is the after smell. You know that rather biscuity, cooked chicken odour, and loads of you just don’t even bother with new products due to this fact. Well….hey…These products don’t have that distinctive tan smell one little bit. Not even a whiff, nothing, nada, zilch …you get me right!! It smells fresh and clean and a wonderful floral scent. Could this get any better…Yes, it’s an innovative 1 hour tan too!!

P1130318P1130295If thats not great then hear this…The range is so impressively easy and if you are new to self tanning this one will be perfect for you. Seasoned self tanners, this range just has to be purchased as I am sure you will fall head over heals for it.

The range consists of:

Tough Stuff an incredible exfoliator that whips the skin into shape before the products are applied, Its a rather great all round bathroom product too. My skin felt super soft and hydrated after using it the night before I tanned. It will get rid of stubborn old tan that has collected in areas. Your skin is constantly renewing itself so after a week you undoubtedly will always get a small bit of patchiness with any self tanner. Any company that tell you different will be just lying. But if you look after your skin and regularly moisturise and exfoliate then this will be minimal and you will hardly ever see it. Tough Stuff can be used up to 4 times a week so there is no need to ever be patchy girls.

A Tan Mitt that is machine washable and will protect your pinkies from being stained. Make sure you use it with the following products listed below!

Then you have Chocolate Whip, a perfect pre tan moisturiser that is a must have. Now girls I used to be an educator and run a salon. You need to do your prep before you apply any self tanner or even when you have a professional spray tan this should be something that is done. Its the foundations and secrets of getting your tan to look REAL! Apply it on elbow, knees, hands, between fingers and toes. Not forgetting your feet, heels and any dry patches of skin. The tan will penetrate through but won’t cling to it and oxidise darker. Not a good look! Chocolate Whip is also the best product to prolong the life and the look of your tan too. The best part is that it will keep your skin fabulously hydrated and smells glorious.

Now for my favourite product from the tanning range. Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan. This dries in seconds, leaves the skin feeling smooth, non sticky and ultra fresh. I felt like my skin had actually just come out of the shower, you know that fresh feeling, all crisp and clean. This lovely mousse is 1-3 hours in dry time, with 1 hour giving you a nice caramel glow to 3 hours for a deeper richer and naturally darker looking colour. Whats more a great aspect of this product it’s a brown mousse. So you can see where you are applying it, due to it not being sticky its also perfect to apply before you go out and if you don’t wash it off your not going to even notice you have it on. Neither will anyone else, as again it smells delicious. Girls they have a travel size formula too!!

I have tried countless tanning products, trained salons and professionals and write about them constantly, I really feel the next range has very big boots to fill, if at all. I passionate about great products and this may have just encouraged me to clear out my beauty cupboard and have just one set of products.

Could this range get any better? Well yes…2 more superb products are in this range, Gentle Bronze and Lovely Legs.

Gentle Bronze is a gradual tanning product that again smells great and is brown in colour, so no messy, nasty or unsightly white patches that are not noticed until too late. This is a daily bronzer that will keep you looking a beautiful caramel shade if applied every other day or it can be applied each day and it will gradually give you a perfect naturally darker sun kissed look.

And lastly Lovely Legs is a spry on leg perfecter that will hide this nasty little imperfections we all have. How many of you have ever used a darker foundation on your legs before a night out!!?? Come no be honest, I know I have, if I need a quick leg coverage. Even in the summer months when your tan looks nice, the legs always don’t look as great as the rest of you. Shaving and waxing is to blame, so here is the remedy. If you have this in your bathroom cabinet you will have perfect legs all year round too girls or guys!! Even on those rainy days, as it’s water resistant and won’t run if caught in a sudden shower.

Guys reading this, is prefect for you gentlemen too, and no one will know, the scent of this product is universal and will blend in with any aftershave. No horrid tan smell and your secret will be safe as houses.

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The 1 Hour Tan sent beauty bloggers wild when it was launched in 2013 selling out 15 weeks of stock in just 2 hours. 3 bottles fly off the shelves every single minute. This baby has also appeared in the gift bags at the Oscars, lucky celebrities.

You need not be jealous as this is the best bit I have kept till last, Cocoa Brown is available at www.feelunique.com, Superdrug stores and now Primark! For …drum roll £7.99

Hurry while stocks last!

Head over to www.slbstyle.com to see the the full day in pictures along with fashion and style info. I will be doing a full article on SLB Style next week with before and after images. Ping me a little Tweet @sarahbacchus and let me know if you be purchasing it soon?

Visit the Cocoa Brown website here and Tweet them @cocoabrowntan

Karora Gradual Tan Golden Girl, Instant Tan And CC Cream Review

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I am pretty fair of skin and I love it. But just occasionally I give up my paleness for a bit of a tan. Usually when I am traveling, tired or ill. Sometimes you need all of the help you can get.

Karora Gradual Tan Golden Girl, Instant Tan and Karora CC Cream Skin Sensation were all giving to me by the lovely Karora who were not only very proud of their products, but also chose these three to be reviewed specifically for my pale skin.

Karora tanning products review

Karora Golden Girl Gradual Tan – Light/Medium

Is a gradual tanning product, so you can build up the colour. It gives a very good glow along with a deep hydration. This moisture rich lotion conditions skin and leaves it replenished and also gives a natural glow. You use this daily, like most gradual tan products. It can be used on face and body.

I would definitely continue to use this as it is a brilliant moisturiser and it also gives a sun-kissed glow. This is perfect for the kind of light, natural, non-orange tan I love.

Karora CC Cream for Face and Body

I love alphabet creams. I now wear BB creams far more than I wear foundation. I hadn’t tried as many CC Creams though.

This CC cream is less of a tanning product, and more of a skin-perfecting cream with a hint of glowing colour. It certainly made me look like I had just come back from holiday. It certainly gives radiance, reasonably coverage (depending on how your skin is. I would need concealer on top for any hormonal breakouts), and it is also blended with skin tone correcting botanicals of green tea leaf extract and jojoba seed oil, with argan oil and acai berry to rejuvenate the skin. You can use this on your face and body. Good stuff that does diminish every flaw but won’t cover up very bad skin days. Contains no Parabens, Chemicals, Artificial, Fragrances or Synthetic Dyes.

Karora Glow Glamster Instant Tan

I only got a tiny sample of this but I did give it a try: it is a good instant fake tan that is also water-resistant. I would need a bigger sample to do a proper review but I was impressed with my initial test.

Are you a fan of Karora? Do you like to fake tan?

 

 

Millie Mackintosh Reveals Beauty Secret

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Her perfectly toned and tanned physique have dominated the fashion and beauty headlines since starring in hit TV show Made in Chelsea; the scripted reality following the lives of London’s rich and famous.

This weekend Millie Mackintosh revealed the £7.99 bottle behind her gorgeous glow and flawless complexion; Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter 1 HOUR TAN.

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Accompanying enviable before and after shots, Millie wrote; “Discovered @CocoaBrownTan this weekend! Such a gorgeous natural glow in just 60mins. #love #besttan #notorange”.

But it’s not just Millie crediting the award-winning beauty essential for a flawless, natural, A-List finish. Cocoa Brown 1 HOUR TAN caused a frenzy among beauty bloggers when it launched in 2013, selling out 15 weeks of stock in 2 hours. 3 bottles of the tan fly off the shelves every single minute!

Cocoa Brown 1 HOUR TAN is available in selected UK Primark Stores, online at www.feelunique.com and in UK Superdrug stores nationwide – RRP £7.99.

Victoria Secrets’ Tanning Secrets Uncovered

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Victoria Secrets, pictures, tanningAlways wanted luscious legs worthy of the Victoria Secrets catwalk? Well now you can, with the simple and inexpensive solution of self-tanning. But how does one apply such stuff without running the risk of resembling streaky bacon? Beauty & tanning expert, media personality and Cocoa Brown founder Marissa Carter solves your self-tanning dilemmas.

Q: When should I wax or shave the hairs on my body if I am planning on self-tanning?

A: Wax your hairs two days before tanning. If you wax the day before tanning, there may still be remnants of wax on your skin that the tan will cling to. You can shave your hairs the day before you apply tan. I don’t recommend shaving on the same day that you’re going to apply tan because tan tends to get into the pores after shaving which can end up looking like blackheads in your skin.

Q: How often do I need to exfoliate and moisturise my skin before I apply a self-tanning product?

A: I recommend lightly exfoliating in the shower with scrub gloves and shower gel every day or at least every day for the three days leading up to your tan application. Moisturise your body twice a day if you can. I recommend using a body oil at night when skin is most absorbent and an oil free moisturiser during the day.

Q: What should I do to prepare my skin on the day I am going to self-tan?

A: Shower using shower gel (not an exfoliator) about half an hour before applying tan. This ensures skin is clean and free from any oils, lotions, potions or perfumes that have the potential to act as a barrier between your skin and the active ingredients in the tan that need to get into your skin for your tan to develop. They can also cause the tan to go streaky or patchy so it’s very important that is clean before you apply tan.

Apply an oil-free moisturiser to dry areas such as hands, feet, knees and ankles so that the tan doesn’t go too dark. The moisturiser must be oil free because if it contains oil, the oil will prevent the tan from developing and you could end up with pale patches!
A small amount of petroleum jelly through your eyebrows will stop the tan from clinging to your hairs, ensuring you don’t end up with tell-tale stained brows.
If you have dark circles around your eyes and you apply tan over the circles, they will appear darker and more obvious so avoid this by applying petroleum jelly to the area which will act as a barrier.
Nail varnish on your finger and toe nails before you get sprayed is a good idea because it prevents the tan from staining your nails.
If you have light coloured hair, I recommend wearing a mop cap or wrapping a towel around your head so the spray tan doesn’t get onto your hair and become temporarily discoloured.

Q: What should I do after tanning?

A: Your beauty therapist will tell you how long you need to wait for your tan to develop before rinsing it off but in the meantime, wear loose dark clothes so the tan doesn’t rub off too much on your clothes and your clothes don’t rub too much of the tan off your skin too!

Don’t wash your hair in the shower when you are showering for the first time after tanning. You could end up over-exfoliating the tan off as shampoos can be quite strong and might strip your tan.

Q: How do I maintain a beautiful tan all week long?

A: Gradually exfoliate your skin daily so that the tan wears off evenly. Use an oil-free moisturiser twice daily. I recommend using coconut oil at night on your skin if you want to start removing your tan. It generally takes three nights of using coconut oil and three days of exfoliating to remove all remnants of tan.

Marissa Carter www.cocoabrown.ie – the leading tanning brand that sells 3 bottles every single minute.