Dr. Denese Shares How To Keep Your Summer Glow

the end of summer is upon us (can you picture me doing a happy dance? ha!), and i'm here to share some tips that i received on how to keep your fabulous sunkissed-glow from renowned skincare specialist and anti-aging expert, Dr. Adrienne Denese. she has four steps that will maintain your hard-earned radiance, and it's very simple-- all you'll have to do is exfoliate, moisturize, bronze and protect, and you’ll be looking like you just stepped off the beach for months to come!




step 1: exfoliate

"it is important to get rid of dead skin cells; they are what make your skin look dead and old. they have a rough texture so they block out skin’s natural radiance and that natural glow. if you self tan, you need a freshly exfoliated canvas. otherwise the self tan will come out to be blotchy. this applies for face and body alike. many of us use minimal make up in the summer so we can’t hide dull, sallow, tired looking skin anymore.

product suggestion: Dr. Denese Advanced Firming Facial Pads




step 2: moisturize

"in the summer it is very important to protect the skin from dehydration which kills skin cells. air conditioning is one of your skin’s worst enemies. it takes out the humidity in the hair and dries your skin. you must protect your skin from moisture loss which damages skin by moisturizing once a day."


product suggestion: Dr. Denese HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum




step 3: bronze

few of us realize that every real sun tan we get during the summer will translate into several actual permanent lines on our face. try a non streak self-tanner. some self tanners are so advanced and so different from all other self tanners on the market that it truly gives you the look of an actual tan."


product suggestion: Dr. Denese Glow Younger Self Tanner



step 4: protect

"all dermatologists would agree that the single worst enemy of your skin is the sun. nearly everything that you do not like about your skin: lines, wrinkles, age spots, enlarged pores, loss of firmness, red capillaries on your nose and cheek, loss of elasticity, all has to do with cumulative sun exposure. Daily SPF 30 broad spectrum protection is imperative, even if it rains.

product suggestion: Dr. Denese SPF 30 Defense Day Cream

xo

review: L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer

when it comes to self-tanners from the drugstore, i think L'Oreal has done a fabulous job of creating some of the best. their newest concoction, Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer, is a gradual tanner that leaves skin looking luminous thanks to it's micro-pearls.

i think this is perfect product to keep your summer glow going, but in a more subtle way. the formula dries quickly, leaves skin feeling soft, and allows you to decide the level of bronze you want to go. as far a s shimmer goes, it isn't too glittery, but you can tell that it's there, especially in the sun. the overall result looks golden brown without a hint of orange.

pick this up at your local drug store or mass retailer and visit lorealparis.com for more info

xo
pic taken by me :)

H2O Plus Suncare Collection

summer may be coming to the end, but that doesn't mean forgoing the sunscreen or faux tan. H2O Plus has introduced a full line of products for face and body to keep you looking great and staying sun smart!




SPF 45 for Body glides on silky smooth, absorbs beautifully and is water-resistant. the lotion-like consistency left my skin feeling soft and the smell is fresh and light.

SPF 30 for Face is hydrating, oil-free and didn't irritate or cause my skin to break out. like the Body formula, this absorbs nicely, smells light and left my skin smooth.




Sunless Tan Body is a self tanner that gives skin a bronzy glow without being orange. another great benefit of this tanner is that it's already tinted, and results are almost instant-- no need to worry if you may have "missed a spot".

Sunless Tan Face is light-textured and gives a "touch of sun" look. this cream is white, but dissolves into the skin. it can be used to build a deeper tan look, but looks more natural if used every few days.




After Sun Body Serum is excellent for soothing skin after being in the sun, but i found that it also works great without having gone out. the light gel formula moisturizes without being greasy and leaves skin feeling refreshed-- love this stuff!

thanks to H2O Plus for the opportunoty to try these new products! be sure to visit h2oplus.com to discover more from the brand.

xo
pics taken by me :)

Hourglass Solar Tan Self-Tanning Primer

if you're looking for a primer that will also give you a beautiful glow, may i share with you a great product i just discovered?

it's called Solar Tan Self-Tanning Primer, and it's made by Hourglass.

now, i haven't tried this, but i thought this might be of interest to some of you.


we all know the sun is not very friendly, and can do some serious damage if we don't protect ourselves. but of course, sometimes we just like the little glow we get from basking in it.

when applied onto the skin, Hourglass Solar Tan Self-Tanning Primer gradually develops into a warm, natural glow with each wear. visible color develops after first use while full depth and intensity in color will be achieved after five days of continued application.

sounds like any other self-tanner, but get this: Solar Tan goes onto the skin to create a soft focus finish and increases the durability of foundation! it also contains vitamins A and E to give your skin the nourishment it needs.

this sounds like a great product to use when the you may need a little sun-kissed look without the real kiss of the sun and longer lasting wear from your makeup, does it not?

hey, if i needed a self tanner, i would definitely give this one a shot!

Solar Tan is oil, fragrance, and paraben-free and can be found at sephora.com


xo

game: bust celebs with bad self tanner

Lindsay Lohan is one offender. can you identify the other orange starlets?

if you use self tanner, i am not mad at you. it's so much better than baking in the sun. of course, no one should walk around looking orange, because that just isn't natural! these oompa-loompa-orange stars aren't fooling us into thinking they hit the beach pre-red carpet. see if you can match each famous name to her artificial skin tone. play the game!

xo

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L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Mist

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Mist is not on my personal list of must-haves, for obvious reasons. seriously, if you don't know, look at my photo...

however, when i was asked to review this, i thought, how could i go about doing this? i would have to look at it from a different point of view.

so, i used it...stop laughing...seriously, i followed the directions, and really thought, i just need to see how easy it is to use. the bottle says that it is able to be sprayed at any angle. so that's what i did.

i sprayed one leg (hysterical, i know), and thought it was simple enough. of course, waiting for it to dry wasn't too incredibly long, but i still felt strange having to wait before i could get dressed.

i wanted to see if i could really get a "glow" effect. i needed to have a comparison, so i just sprayed the one leg for three days. and, to no one's surprise, nothing dramatic happened. it was slightly bronzed. almost like i applied a foundation-- it wasn't a difference that anyone would notice, but looked natural.

so, if you want to try it go ahead, i think it would be worth a shot. it doesn't cost much, and most drugstores now have a really good return policy, and it's easy to use. of course, you can always read other reviews from peole who used it .


xo

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