Hello everyone! I hope all is well in the world of reading, blogging, social media(ing).
In this particular blog I want to go review something I typically don’t do too often, but I thought would be a good and fun thing to talk about, which is self-tanning!
Now, before I really get into it as friendly reminder everyone is valid of their own thoughts and opinions on what they believe and like, so let’s all be courteous. Of course, I will be courteous and respectful to you all as well.
Up until about six or seven months ago I never used self tanner nor did I care about the idea of doing it. One day at Sephora, I thought Fall/Winter is coming and I want to be prepared to still have that sun-kissed tan look to my skin so I picked up a bottle of self-tanner. The top reasons I that came to mind for never trying it was 1. I knew some places would be really hard to reach 2. I was nervous I would be doing it wrong/mess it up 3. I am super lazy, I over came these three little apprehensions and got to tanning. After I used it I waited for it to set, went to bed, and woke up and thought wow, I actually like how it turned out. The process is not as bad as I thought it would be, there are some hard to reach places, I didn’t do wrong (and even if I did who cares my body, my problem), and after a while of being lazy I make myself do it.
I share that with you all because self-tanner is maybe seen as being fake, or being insecure, and honestly yes, it is, but I don’t care I like how it looks and increases my self esteem because I am doing something for myself and trying to make myself look good for myself (how many times can I say MYSELF lol). Anyways do what makes you feel good.
I’ll talk about the tanner, and then I’ll go in a step by step process (1, 2, 3, etc.) of how I apply the tanner and how I make it last.
The self tanner is by Isle of Paradise, a self-tanning mousse in the color light. This is a vegan friendly, cruelty free & organic self-tanner. This is a smooth looing packaged bottle. The mousse is very light and feels weightless. The mousse comes out through a pump. I also purchased a St Tropez Prep & Maintain, tan applicator mit to be able to easily apply the self-tanner.
Steps to applying self-tanner:
- Be sure to shower before applying.
- Shave and exfoliate during your shower.
- Apply moisturizer and wait till the moisturizer has set into the skin (do not apply self-tanner immediately).
- Put the mitt on and pump the mousse on to the mid, apply 2-3 pumps at first.
- Start with your neck, chest, arms and body then work your way down to your legs and feet.
- Once you have applied the mousse generously all over your body, you can apply a light layer of mousse to your hands using a a makeup brush.
- After the self-tanner has been applied everywhere allow it to dry for about 10 minutes.
- Once you feel the tanner has dried you can dress and be on your way!
- Be sure to let the tanner stay on you body for 24-hours before showering again.
- The tanner will last about one week to a week & 1/2. Enjoy your new sun-kissed glow!
P.S. I would apply the self-tanner before going to bed, and like I said before wait about 24-hours before re-showering.
Glamaria 