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Keep Your Summer Glow into the Cooler Months With These Self Tanners
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The cooler weather might be on the way but it doesn’t mean you have to forgo your glow just because summer days are numbered. In fact, baking yourself in the sun in order to tan your skin is incredibly bad for skin health and can lead to skin cancers like melanoma.
Instead of relying on the UV rays of the sun to develop a tanned glow, using fake tan is most definitely the way forward. Keep in mind that blackfishing is a real issue and fake tan shouldn’t drastically change your skin colour, but rather slightly enhance what you’re already working with.
Here are some of our favourite tanning products that will keep your glow going all the way through autumn and winter:
Bondi Sands
Bondi Sands Pure Gradual Tanning Lotion
Packaged in ethically sourced, 100 percent recyclable packaging, the Pure Gradual Tanning Lotion ($19.99) by Bondi Sands moisturises skin while providing an even, natural glow. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and vitamin C, it also has skincare benefits and infuses skin with hydration.
Tanologist
Tanologist Self-Tan Mousse
Tanologist’s Self-Tan Mousse ($19.99) is a transparent water-to-foam formula that leaves skin bronzed and nourished. The addition of extra-firming root and resin extract also helps smooth and tone skin.
Orro + Co
Orro + Co Amalfi Glow Drops
Designed specifically for the face, Orro + Co’s Amalfi Glow Drops ($59) gives you a sun-kissed glow. This lightweight serum is filled with hyaluronic acid, jojoba, vitamin E, vitamin C and rosehip oil to leave your skin feeling hydrated and looking glowy. To use, mix four to six drops in your moisturiser, oil or serum product and smooth across your face.
St. Tropez
St. Tropez Purity Vitamins Bronzing Water Body Mist
Called “sunshine in a bottle”, St. Tropez’s Purity Vitamins Bronzing Water Body Mist ($49.99) is packed with vitamin C to brighten skin, while vitamin D boosters help mimic the positive effects of sunshine (without the harmful UV). Simply spritz over your body and use a mitt to blend out.
Mecca Cosmetica
Mecca Cosmetica Sunless Goddess Gradual Tan
For those who prefer a gradual tanner, you can’t go past Mecca Cosmetica’s Sunless Goddess Gradual Tan ($36). This streak-free lotion creates a natural-looking golden tan while also being extremely hydrating thanks to the addition of sweet almond oil, jojoba seed oil and vitamin E.
Elle Effect
Elle Effect The Tint
When you don’t have time for your fake tan to develop, Elle Effect’s The Tint ($44.95) is the way to go. This buildable skin perfecter works to blur imperfections while improving skin tone. Formulated with avocado oil, which works to provide hydration, as well as vitamin E, which softens and nourishes skin.
