BlogStar entry: everything you need to know about faking it

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BlogStar entry: everything you need to know about faking it

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As a smart Aussie lady, you know that you should never ever tan because you will end up looking like last years leather handbag quicker than you can say SPF. That said, everyone likes a bit of colour in summer so you need to know your bronzer from your tanner and your spray from your mousse, when you step into Priceline.


Baby steps – if you’re not keen on full-on tanning but still want to glow, skip the fake tan and go for a bronzer. Fake tan = permanent, bronzer = temporary.  Apply before you head out and wash it off when you get home! Try Rimmel Sun Shimmer ($18.95) for super-bronzed and glossy pins or Sally Hansen Airbrush Sun ($25.95) – a quick spray and you’re away!


When you go for a cream, gel or mousse you need to remember to get rid of the telltale signs. Here’s a trick – after you finish applying, gently wash your hands and wrists using soap, pat dry and press the back of your hands against your back to transfer just enough tan for a light coating.


If you’re not ready to go for a dark tan right away, you can ease into it by using a gradual tan body moisturiser to slowly build up your colour. Johnson’s Holiday Skin ($9.95) and Garnier Body Summer ($7.95) are both found in the supermarket and will build up to a natural sunkissed look after 2-4 applications. The darker you want to be, the more you apply.


For the seasoned fake tanner – you’re ready to play with the big boys; it’s DIY spray time! Getting into every nook and cranny with a spray can be tricky, so you want something with a rotating head like Garnier Ambre Solaire No-Streaks Bronzer Micro-Mist ($17.75) that will allow you to get those hard to reach places. There is also the new Invisible Zinc offering, Jet Set Tan ($38), that has two active ingredients – DHA and erythrulose – for a quick dry and streak free experience.


What’s with the fake tan smell though? The active ingredient in fake tan is DHA (Dihydroxyacetone ) – this is the juice that turns your skin cells brown. When applied to your skin it produces a chemical reaction. Chemical reaction = smell.  Did you know DHA was a simple carbohydrate? You do now!


You can avoid the dreaded potato stink with St Tropez. Their signature range now contains Aromaguard, a major beauty breakthrough and a first in the self-tanning market. With hints of iris, fresh fruits and violets, Aromaguard reduces the smell by up to 70%. It’s not gone completely, but you won’t be a total pariah when you catch the bus after your Wednesday morning spray.


What about the face? Sensitive skin means you want to use a specialised tanning product for the face to avoid splotches and breakouts. Try Lancome Flash Bronzer Aqua ($54) on a cotton ball. And if all else fails, embrace your inner Cate Blanchett. Or head to a salon.

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