There are two seemingly paradoxical rules that every beauty knows:

1. The sun is a harmful demon that will make you look old, if you let it (so wear sunscreen!).

and

2. Bronzed skin is the key to summer beauty. It makes you look
healthy and it hides imperfections.

So what’s a girl to do? What every smart girl has done before her when she finds herself stuck in a tricky situation, fake it!

To build a gradual tan - this method takes about two weeks, but is fairly foolproof - try:

Jergen’s Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer for Face
and

Clinique’s Touch of Bronze Moisturizing Body Lotion

To go bronze in an instant use an airbrush spray formula and blend, blend blend! Avoid foam formulas. They are very difficult to use and often lead to streaks. try:

Victoria’s Secret’s Bare Bronze Body Perfecting Spray Tint or Self-Tan Body Tint or

Givenchy’s Tan to Go

And remember, if you have occasion, get it done professionally, because you just can’t reach your own back. If you are in NYC, Sundara does a fabulous, and very natural job with airbrush tanning.

Email this author