My Million Dollar Tan

Hi Dolls! So as most of you know, my go to self tanner for the last couple years has been Fake Bake’s flawless spray. There is nothing wrong with that spray tanner, I’ve just found a new love! That new love is Million Dollar Tan. The last year or so I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this product and I’ve always wanted to try it. I finally went onto their website and started browsing the products. Then, I saw that they offer professional spray tanning systems! Of course I had to order one because what a great add-on to my business?! I’ve always wanted to learn how to spray tan professionally and now I can with what I believe is the best spray tanning solution out there I’ve tried so far! Their products give you the most amazing bronzed glow and will not turn you one bit orange! I will probably make a post dedicated to the whole system soon, but for now I wanted to talk about one of their new retail products…. MERMAID MOUSSE! I have tried the Tan Icon spray & the Cabana tan lotion from MDT but I think the mermaid mousse is my favorite. First of all who doesn’t love anything that has to do with mermaids, and second, the packaging is way too cute! Most importantly, it gives you the most amazing bronzed color and its so easy to apply! Here is how I do it:

Step 1: Exfoliate!

One of the biggest keys to obtaining a flawless tan is to exfoliate your body before your tan. Exfoliating helps remove dead skin and leaves your body feeling soft and smooth. I use MDT body buffer to exfoliate. I love this exfoliant because it’s tingly and smells like mint. I also love it because it is a scrub, but it’s gentle, and leaves you feeling so refreshed! Use this in the shower right before you plan on applying your self tan. Another body exfoliant I also love is Dermalogica’s body microfoliant. But any body wash with a little bit of a gritty texture will do the trick.

Step 2: Apply product

This is probably the easiest self tanner I have ever applied, which is why I love it so much. You can use a tanning mitt or your hands to apply it, but i recommend a tanning mitt. If you choose to apply with your hands, make sure you wash them really well with soap and water right after to wash the color off your palms.  So when I apply this product, I apply one pump to my tanning mitt and begin rubbing the product onto my body. The instant bronze color will help you while applying because you can see exactly where you need more mousse. The most important thing is to blend it, and continuously rub in a circular motion so you don’t have streaks when your tan fully develops. After I have applied the mermaid mousse to my entire body, I do a once over to make sure I didn’t miss any spots. I like to apply a moisturizing lotion to my elbows, knees, hands, and feet after applying the tanner because sometimes, those dry places can soak up too much product and it can look really fake. Applying lotion helps to blend it out and give you the most natural looking, flawless tan.

Step 3: Wait for your tan to develop

After I am completely done self tanning, I wait about 5-10 minutes before getting dressed even though the mousse dries instantly just to be sure. I will usually wear dark clothing so the color doesn’t get on my clothes. If color does get on your clothes, not to worry! It will wash out. You should let your tan develop for 6-8 hours before showering, doing dishes, working out (sweating), or anything that has to do with getting your tan wet. I usually like to self tan right before bed so I don’t even have to worry about it, and then I can wake up with an amazing tan!

Step 4: Enjoy your tan!

 

Generally my tan will last 5-10 days, but everyone is different. It depends on how you care for it and how often your own skin naturally exfoliates. I will usually touch up my tan after showers with MDT Cabana Tan lotion, in between full applications of the Mermaid Mousse. If you don’t do touch ups, don’t worry! Mermaid Mousse doesn’t come off patchy or fade weird at all! So there you have it, My self tanning routine! I highly recommend you try out Million Dollar Tan products! You can find them here at milliondollartan.com or if you’re in my area, I have a full line of their products at my salon! Now I want to know your favorite self tanners! Leave a comment below and tell me what they are, and let me know if you’d like me to post about my professional MDT system!

XO – Krista

 

 

 

April Favorites!

Hi Dolls! Spring is in the air, and the weather has been absolutely BEAUTIFUL here in California! Since the weather has been so nice, I’ve been out and about and have come across some great products.  It is also my birthday month, so I’ve been spoiling myself!  I wanted to share some of my new favorites this month, along with some of my oldies but goodies too! Let’s get started….

 

FakeBake Flawless Self Tanning Liquid 

The first thing  I wanted to share is my go to self tanner. I especially love to use it this time of year because you can fake it , til you make it with a real tan!  I have tried many different self tanners and I have already gone through two bottles of this brand. It gives you an instant, perfect, golden tan (does NOT make you look like a pumpkin). You apply it with a mitt, so it is not streaky at all, and dries almost instantly. It also does not get all over your clothes which is a major plus! It smells so good too! It reminds me of the Hawaiian Tropic products.  There are different versions of this product with different tan intensity levels, and application processes from this brand. I have not tried any of the other ones yet, because I am so happy with the results from this version. Make sure you grab the purple box! If any of you have tried the other tanners from FakeBake let me know what you think of them! Find this at Ulta, or Cosmoprof for all my professionals out there!:)

 

OPI Brazil Collection ‘Dont Bossa Nova Me Around’

 

 

 

This polish is from OPI new Brazil collection. They have the cutest colors, and they are SO vibrant! There are a lot of bright, fun colors form this collection I will be using during the summer for sure. But of course for now,  I chose the neutral, creamy nude! But this nude is perfect for spring because it has a bit of a pink tone to it. The color also pretty much goes with every outfit too. If you haven’t yet, go check out this collection! I picked this up from Cosmoprof, but Ulta also carries it!

 

Image Skincare Matte Moisturizer 

With the sun starting to shine, and the weather getting warmer, it is SO important to protect your skin. Let me repeat it is SO important! For all my beauties with combination or oily skin, this will be a miracle product for you! I tend to have combination skin, but during the  spring, and especially summer months, my skin tends to be more oily. The last thing anyone with any hint of oil on their skin wants is to put oily sunscreen on it, trust me I know! That is the magic of this product, it is matte! ZERO SHINE! I use Image skin care in my Esthetics room for all my clients, and this product has been great for so many of them, especially my acne clients! I apply this product every single morning, after washing my face. I love this because it has so many uses. Not only is it a moisturizer, but also a sunscreen with a spf of 32. This product is oil free, paraben free, and works excellently as a makeup primer! Ask your Esthetician about Image, or visit their website, http://www.imageskincare.com  to get this and other amazing products as well!

Hoola Bronzing Powder 

Many of you have probably tried this product from Benefit Cosmetics before. If you have not, I highly recommend it! Out of all the new products I have picked up recently, this is my absolute favorite. I have wanted to purchase this product for years but for some reason i never did. It is the perfect bronzer! Amazing for contouring. I love the fact that it is matte with no shimmer. For contouring I have been using ‘sculpt’ by MAC, but unless you have a good tan going already, it looks way too dark and it seems a little orange to me. I wish I would’ve started using hoola sooner! I also love the little brush that it comes with, it is the perfect contouring brush, and it’s super soft! Apply this product along your cheekbones, chin, and along your forehead for a perfect, natural looking tan all year! Also…how cute is the packaging? LOVE!

 

NYX gel Liner 

So, I’m not really sure where this product has been all my life but… I’m happy that i finally came across it! Im really loving NYX makeup recently! (their brow duo powder is a great brow product , I use it every day!)  Of course my usual go to is MAC’s blacktrack eyeliner but this product is so similar and less than half the price of MAC. It goes on super smooth and it seems to last all day without fading. The color is a nice, bold black. I bought this from Ulta for $9!  Apply with an angled liner brush for a flawless liner or a perfect cat eye!

 

MAC ‘snob’ Lipstick

One of the best parts about Spring is that you get to wear pretty pinks and pastels, on your lips! My favorite to wear this time of year is MAC’s ‘Snob’. It is such a pretty pink with a hint of purple undertone, and gives your lips the perfect pop of color that you can wear everyday. This lipstick has a satin finish, so it doesn’t make your lips look flakey or chapped. It looks amazing with a smokey eye and compliments lighter pink blushes nicely.  Pair it with its matching lip gloss and polish for a finished look, Love this lipstick!

 

So there you go my loves! My must haves and favorites for April! I want to know your favorites, leave a comment below and tell me about them! More blog posts coming soon! Maybe my current skin care or hair routine? Favorite brushes, or a spring makeup tutorial? Let me know what you guys want to see! Happy Spring! xoxoxo