Good am, everyone. It's fairly shite weather in Nuevo Yorko today, but that doesn't mean you can't have a sun kissed glow. If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know that I love a great self tanner for Summer- I'm too ADD to lay in the sun for hours on end plus I know the damage it can cause. And though I adore getting my Vitamin D in small doses (reading the Sunday paper outside on my deck, long walks in the neighborhood, and hanging by the ocean), I do try to protect my skin against damaging rays because I'm not exactly 22 and the days of hardcore sun worshipping have long past.
One thing I always struggle with is self tanner for the face- in a recent drugstore jaunt, I came across Jergens Natural Glow and Protect for the Face and gave it a whirl. It's a moisturizer (so easy to put on before your morning makeup) and sunscreen all in one and damn if it doesn't give you the prettiest bit of tan for your face- just enough to feel like a human being and not wonder if you're anemic/dying/in need of a vacation as you get your roots done (what is it about the light in beauty salons anyway?). Also it's super unspendy (under 10 bucks) and really does deliver. Some reviewers online said it made them break out, but I did not experience that and though I am not prone to breakouts, my skin is fairly sensitive and did fine with it. Plus it doesn't look orange or overbronzed- simply natural color that is more I just had brunch alfresco than I want to look like Dina Lohan. Oh and it comes in fair and medium I believe so choose depending on your tone.
I highly recommend this product, available at drugstores all over- it's truly fabulous and a nice way to look safely sun kissed. Cause that's what's up this tinted Wednesday in the 212. XO
http://www.drugstore.com/jergens-natural-glow-and-protect-daily-moisturizer-spf-20-fair-to-medium/qxp394794?tab=1#TblTabStrip