GET THE LOOK OF A BRONZED BEAUTY
The heat is on! The sun is shining and we all want that beautiful stunning summer glow. Gone are the days of streaky and orange looking tans. Now we can achieve a sophisticated all over natural looking tan without having to see a ray of sunshine!
By Faye Nicola Yarnall, Beauty Editor, Working Woman THE TOP 5 BRONZERS Best Budget Buy W7 Bronzing Powder Compact £4.95 (available at http://www.magicmakeup.co.uk/). This fabulous deluxe compact bronzing powder is a ‘must have' for summer 2009 - with its shimmering undertones and a handy mirror, it ensures a quick and easy application leaving you looking sun kissed and fresh with a gorgeous natural glow! Prestige SunFlower Illuminating Bronzing Powder, £7.82 (Available at Boots). Illuminates the face for a striking golden glow, the satin smooth formula blends easily providing coverage and a natural finish. Choose from Terra or Sunkissed to bring out the golden goddess in you! Barry M Natural Dazzle, £9.50 (Available at http://www.barrym.com/). Available in pressed compact or loose powder, this amazing, lightweight bronzer delivers a healthy warm glow. It matifies shiny areas and provides a flattering sheen helping to disguise imperfections and cover up flaws. This silky soft formulation is simple to apply giving skin a natural, bronzed appearance no matter what the weather. 17 Instant Glow Highlight & Bronze Powder, £4.39 (Available at Boots). A gorgeous highlighter and bronzer in one - ideal for creating a beautiful bronzed glow with a chic highlighter to add radiance and definition.
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzer, £28.39 (Stockists: 01932 233 887). A luxe bronzing powder that never fails to deliver. It can be used like an ordinary powder all over the face, or to create an extra bloom by highlighting the cheekbones. You can re-apply during the day, whenever you want to look radiant, sun kissed and stunning.
TOP FIVE TANNERS
QUICK FIX - If you want an instant tan with some serious staying power try:
Xen-Tan Deep Bronze (148ml), £14.95 (Available at http://www.feelunique.com/). With its dreamy chocolate fragrance and its unique time-release ingredient, Deep Bronze provides a stunning deep and even instant tan that dries within seconds. The best news - one application will last you up to 7 days!
BEST BUDGET BUY
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Natural Bronze (250ml), £4.88 (Available at Superdrug). An ultra moisturising gradual tanner that contains 100% pure cocoa butter, Vitamin E and a hint of self-tan to give your skin a beautiful sun-kissed glow. This quick-drying gradual tanner is easy to apply and gives you a streak free natural looking golden tan with the sweet scent of cocoa butter.
STAR BUY
BeautyLab Peptide Tanning (150ml), £17.00 (Available at http://www.beautylab.co.uk/). A new revolutionary anti-ageing self-tan that boosts the melanin production in the skin (this is what happens when your skin is exposed to the sun) to provide a deeper, longer-lasting tan. The intensity of the tan is based on your natural melanin content, so those with fairer skin won't go as dark as someone with olive skin. This means your tan is customised to suit your individual skin tone. It also contains an anti-ageing formula to help firm and tone your skin. Ideal for an A-list Hollywood celeb tan.
JOHNSON'S® HOLIDAY SKIN® Body Lotion (250ml), £4.99 (Available at http://www.johnsonsbeauty.co.uk/). The first gradual tanner of its kind - it is simply summer in a bottle! This hydrating moisturiser contains a hint of self-tan and Aloe Vera for a natural and even looking tan. Choose from Fair to Medium and Medium to Dark to suit your skin tone.
Dove Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion (250ml), £4.99 (Available at Boots and Superdrug). A gradual tanner that hydrates the skin and gives you a gorgeous golden glow. Choose from Fair to Normal and Normal to Darker to build a gradual light tan.