Summertime ... and the tanning is easy!
We all want the perfect one ladies - the one who’ll make us feel good about ourselves, never let us down, always be there to rely on. Those of us who are lucky enough to have found the right one will generally be faithful forever, while the rest of us are still on the quest to find the “one”. I am talking, of course, about self-tan. And in particular, given that shorts and skirts are showing no mercy this Summer, self-tan for our legs. Finding the right one, like finding the right man (Does such a thing exist? Answers on a postcard please) can make us feel complete, while the unreliable ones can embarrass us, ruin otherwise great nights out, generally make us look bad and sometimes even smell bad! And let’s not forget the ones that seem great when they’re with someone else, but just don’t work out with you!Not only is it safer - we’re all a lot more savvy now about the effects of the Sun on our precious skin - but also, the look of a liquid tan on our legs gives the appearance of longer limbs (yes please), which enhances body contour and shape, improves the look of muscle tone (I said please), generally boosting the appearance of the skin, giving our legs a natural, healthy glow – far more appealing than the nasty burns or peeling associated with soaking up too many UV rays! (Especially when short skirts are the order of the day)
With the gorgeous sunshine making the search for “Mister Right Tan” (yes I went there) all the more important (let’s face it girls – we’ve never had as good an opportunity to show off our legs as we do this Summer), let us introduce you to some odour-free friends of ours, the over-protective Au Courant, the confident, retro Tantastic and the ever-reliable St. Tropez.
The Over-Protective One - Au Courant
With a huge celebrity following in the States, Au Courant has landed on our shores in a bid to rid us of that dark orange look and leave us with a natural faux glow. From the lotion to the mousse, the new sunless tanning range is fast becoming a must for every man and woman. The streak free tan which is used on film sets, TV Shows and red carpets will have you strutting your stuff all Summer long!
If Au Courant has a flaw at all, it would be that its new Eclipse range is a tad overprotective! These products combine both moisturising elements with a hint of colour ensuring that you stay safe in the sun while also remaining glamorous at all times. New to the Irish market, the Eclipse range is the world’s first bronzing waterproof sun block which contains an SPF20. The Eclipse range can be used everyday to simply top up your natural looking tan while protecting the skin at all times. (Sounds like my kinda tan ... Okay I'll stop.)
Au Courant has really taken off in Ireland and is now in top demand throughout the country (Careful - every girl in the country will be wanting to get their hands on your tan .... Okay I'm sorry, I'll really stop this time). Whether it is their lotion or mousse, the revolutionary tan is simple to use at home making it one of the more popular tans of the Summer and with it being odour free, Au Courant ticks all the boxes as a must have product for many seasons to come.
Au Courant Lotion RRP: €28.75
Au Courant Mousse RRP: €28.75
Au Courant Eclipse RRP: €28.75
The Retro One - Tantastic Leg Gel
Tantastic Leg Gel is fast becoming a favourite with Ireland's fashionistas and beauty experts alike, who are no doubt attracted to its odourless appeal, streak-free application and gorgeous natural looking glow. Coupled with the fact that it’s in gel form and very easy to apply, it really is a great find. Even its retro packaging looks good! For luscious legs, Tantastic Leg Gel will bronze legs from hip to toe and will last the entirety of a holiday.
And here’s a little secret from us to you – As with a lot of other self-tanning products, we find that the leg gel is actually the most natural looking option when applied to the whole body and not just the legs. As well as giving you a gorgeous sunkissed glow all over, this will save you the bother of having to apply two different types of tan and will be easier on the wallets too!
And remember girls – make the search worthwhile - Like a lot of self-tanning products, Tantastic does not contain sun protection and you should take usual precautions to avoid excessive sun exposure.
Tantastic self-tanning Leg Gel is available in pharmacies and department stores across Ireland and online at www.tantastic.net (RRP €15).
The Ever-Reliable One - St Tropez Everyday Perfect Legs
St.Tropez reckon that their new product, Everyday Perfect Legs, is about to become the handbag hero of the season. Two top products in one, this must-have pump duo comprises a gradual self tanner and a non-transferable, instant bronze. And St. Tropez has removed tell-tale tanning smells with an innovative Aromaguard™ fragrance technology that eliminates self tan aroma by a minimum of 70% and instead gives a light, refreshing fragrance. We like the sound of this!
St Tropez is available from leading pharmacies across Ireland (RRP €45).
Now I'm off - I have a date with my new tan (see what I did there ??).
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