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11 Face and Body Products for Getting Your Glow On This Summer
There’s no need to expose your skin to UV damage to get that coveted glow in time for the warm season.
by : Mariève Inoue- Jun 23rd, 2022
Although we diligently apply (and reapply) our sunscreen all year long and have no intention of subjecting our skin the damages linked to actual tanning, when the weather starts getting warmer, we can’t help but covet that healthy glow from head to toe. The key to achieving it: learning to wield a carefully curated arsenal of bronzing powders and self-tanners. On our radar: traditional bronzers that can be used on the face and body, easy-to-apply cream formulas, and innovative serums and mousses that gradually warm up your skin tone. Without further ado, here are 11 face and body essentials to try.
Havana Baked Bronzing Powder, Lise Watier
From its XL size and marbled texture to its luminous finish we love bringing all the way down to our décolletage, this bronzing powder has a lot going for it. It’s also enriched with shea butter and vitamin E, making it an extra skin-pleasing formula.
Price: $50
NightLite Bronzer Powder, ILIA
If you’re on the hunt for a pigmented bronzer with a velvety finish sans shimmer, you’ve just hit the jackpot. This one is also super compact, making it easy to slip into your makeup or travel bag.
Price: $45
Self Tan Luxe Whipped Crème Mousse, St. Tropez
Bid adieu to streaky, odd-smelling self-tanners, and grab this luxurious tanning mousse with a whipped cream texture instead. Its formula is enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing niacinamide and antioxidant vitamin E to boot (you can thank us later!)
Price: $59
Terracotta Light Sun-Kissed Natural Healthy Glow Powder, Guerlain
For a natural-looking glow, all you need are a few swipes of the new Terracotta Light powder, which blends bronzer, blush and highlighting shades in one beautiful, harmonious compact.
Price: $66
Drops of Sun Bronzing Drops, The Body Shop
For a customized, naturally tanned effect, simply add a drop or two of this bronze-tinted gel to your favourite moisturizing cream or foundation, mix together and apply. It couldn’t be any simpler!
Price: $22
Hoola Bronzer, Benefit Cosmetics
Available in a multitude of variations, the beloved Hoola bronzer remains a classic choice thanks to its practical packaging, flawlessly-blendable formula and natural finish.
Price: $42
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer, Fenty Beauty
Nothing beats a cream formula when it comes to ease of application, including for warming up your complexion. This one melts easily onto the skin, is water resistant (and therefore perfect for summer!), and is also great for contouring.
Price: $44
Bronze Goddess Powder, Estée Lauder
Available in three shades, this iconic product is revamped regularly and symbolizes the arrival of the warm season. We can’t get enough of its pearlized effect and natural finish, which we love adorning our face, shoulders and décolletage with.
Price: $62
Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Cream Bronzer, Charlotte Tilbury
This sweat-resistant, long-wear, simply radiant cream bronzer creates a flattering blurring effect on the skin and can be used on both your body and face. Here’s to the warm season!
Price: $69
Hyaluronic Self Tanning Serum, NUDA
If you tend to pare down your beauty routine come summer, you’ll want to grab this dual tan-building and hydrating serum which is enriched with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, pronto. It’s nothing short of genius!
Price: $60
Glowy Bronze Dry Oil, That’so Italy
Kill two birds with one stone this summer by trading your regular body moisturizer for this lightweight self-tanning emulsion which imparts an instant shimmery finish to the skin. Plus, it’ll leave your skin super soft thanks to its nourishing ingredients.
Price: $80
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