Bronzers

Tanning Beds, Spray Tans, Sun Bathing or Bronzing? So many choices these days, but we are told that tanning beds are bad for the skin and so is the sun. You’re not really sure about spray tanning, you saw the episode of Friends where Ross went to the spray tan booth and couldn’t figure out when to turn so he came out orange in the front and white in the back. Plus we still have nightmares from Bride Wars when Emma just wanted a pre-wedding glow but ended up looking like an Oompah loompah! Solution – let’s bronze it up! Whichever product you choose, don’t forget that the purpose of the product is to give your skin a sun kissed looked that is temporary. Bronzers that you can buy over the counter are less expensive and provide a shorter effect and these products can be washed off with ease. Here are a couple of bronzing products to try to see which one is right for you!

Estée Lauder
Bronze Goddess Golden Perfection' Tinted Self-Tanning Gelée for Body

This product will give your skin a sun kissed tan a very clean and natural look. Estee Lauder  uses the most advanced tan-perfecting technology that is proven to give your skin a glow in under an hour. This tinted self tanner goes on smoothly and delivers a soft shimmer bronze which makes skin look healthy and feel silky soft. Available at Estee Lauder $28.50

Jergens
Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer

Create a sensational natural looking color and firm your skin at the same time. This product has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of cellulite with the anti-cellulite firm perfecting complex developed exclusively by Jergens. The Natural Glow firming Daily Moisturizer contains ginseng and elastin in less than a week you will notice firmer, natural glowing skin with improved elasticity. Available at Drugstore.com for $8.49

Neutrogena
MicroMist Tanning Sunless Spray

This is a fantastic product from Nuetrogena. Micromist Tanning Sunless Spray applies just like the professional airbrush spray! The ultra fine mist covers evenly, no streaking or missed spots. It dries in five minutes, is oil free so it will not clog your pores and gives that perfect glow! $10.99

Clarins
Radiance Plus

This product has a light texture its waterbased formula allows the lotion to absorb smoothly and hydrate the skin for a clean polished look.  A healthy-looking tanned glow is achieved in just two hours without the efforts of the sun by just applying this cream. Available at Sephora $52.50

Lancome
Flash Bronzer Tinted Self Tanning Body Gel

For an immediate gorgeous glow try Lancome’s Flash Bronzer is enriched with a natural caramel extract providing an even natural looking golden tan in 30 minutes that’s lasts five days.  The gel is specially formulated and goes on the skin smoothly without streaking and dries in four minutes. This product will leave your skin soft and hydrated. Available for $33.00 where Lancome products are sold