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La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 is a superlight sunscreen that packs a double-whammy punch: SPF 60 is paired with antioxidants that the company says protects your skin “down to the cellular level” while blocking both UVA & UVB rays. La Roche-Posay has long been touted as the mother of all sunscreens, so you can feel confident entrusting your snowy white legs to them for the season ($27.50, most national drug store chains, larocheposay.us).

From Peter Thomas Roth, an SPF 30 oil-free sunscreen mist is beyond convenient. Its “360-degree” spray goes on surprisingly evenly and the company’s claim of “no-rub” rings true. Give your body the once-over and come away from the beach with nary a zigzag tan line ($28, Sephora, peterthomasroth.com).

Nature’s Gate Aqua Block Sunscreen was developed for surfers and scuba divers, so you can trust that the SPF 50 formula will withstand a day at the beach or a marathon gardening session without breaking a sweat. The added ingredients of chamomile, shea butter and rosemary are soothing, not only to the skin, but to the senses as well ($8.99, natures-gate.com).

Now that you’re protected from sunburn, which can increase the risk of skin cancer–not to mention the age-inducing effects of sun damage that are enough to send quivers down this Gen Y spine–the issue becomes maintaining a summer glow.
Ms. Estée Lauder herself, matriarch of the cosmetic empire, believed in the power of bronzed skin for a woman’s self-confidence: “Glow makes you look alive when everyone else looks pale.” Critics detract from the “faux glow,” mostly due to old-school products that have long been associated with tacky-looking celebrities and beauty queens. But the right bronzer or self-tanner for your skin tone, with the added benefit of SPF in many of these newcomers, can make the transition from the pallor of spring to the splendor of summer easier, safer and less orange than ever.

Here are a few bronzing and self-tanning favorites for a confidence boost and starter tan.

Bronzers

Bobbi Brown All Over Bronzing Gel. This easy-to-apply, water-based gel works well on bare skin and, shockingly, over a fully made-up face. The company says it’s an “all-over” product, and with the bonus of SPF, this may be a beach-bag essential ($28, nordstrom.com).

Benefit Coralista

Benefit Coralista

The newest addition to Benefit’s powder brighteners has coral and cool pink undertones that give skin a sunny boost without looking bubblegum pink. The wide, flat brush is a great shape for swiping just over cheekbones, and the fact that it fits inside the package wins extra points ($28, sephora.com).

Cargo. Available in light, medium and dark, this bronzer has a slight iridescence to it (think glow, not sparkle) that looked natural on both a spring-pale and just-back-from-the-beach tanned face ($25, sephora.com).

Self-Tanners

Darphin Tanner

Darphin. This tinted self-tanner exceeded expectations in the categories of both fragrance and nonstreakiness. It goes on smoothly, and the colored formula makes it easy to blend in without missing a spot. No more “uh-oh” tanning regrets–use it on both face and body to great success ($50, beauty.com). 

 

 

June Jacobs Radiant Glow. Its best quality is its staying power. This tan will last well into your vacation, lending much in beach body confidence long before the high season starts ($38, junejacobs.com).

 

 

 ”It made my pasty legs wedding-worthy in one use!” says one pleased user. The color starts to develop in as quickly as one hour, so you’ll know right away if you’re ready for the beach–or if you need another layer ($28.50, nordstrom.com).

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Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess

 

 

 

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The fact that Jennifer Lopez ascribes to the gospel of La Mer for her perfectly smooth, radiant skin is fairly common knowledge, although her signature bronzed glow has little to do with the miracle cream. Chalk that up to the self-described “King of Bling” makeup artist Scott Barnes, who has been tending to the singer-turned-actress’ honey-gold complexion since Jenny from the Block became J. Lo. We caught up with Barnes on the set of Lopez’s new flick, The Back-Up Plan (a romantic comedy about a woman who chooses artificial insemination after tiring of the search for Mr. Right—very new millennium), to talk bronzer for summer and beyond.

What’s your advice for steering clear of that unfortunate orange aftereffect that some bronzers can leave behind?

My tip is don’t go too dark. I’ve crossed the line myself but it’s all about knowing when to say I’ve gone too far. People have called me “a man to glow with” because my whole thing is that bronzer should radiate, and to get that result the key is moisture.

So would you recommend cream-based bronzers over powder then?

Liquid bronzers, like my Body Bling, work well to this end, and I just repackaged my cult favorite in a squeeze tube that should be out by the end of the month.

What about application techniques? Is there one right way to apply product for the perfect sun-kissed glow?

In general, I try to abide by a less-is-more mentality: You can always layer more on but it’s harder to take it off. It’s really all in the approach, though. I always see women applying powders and bronzers starting next to their nose. But the trick is to work from the outside of the face inward, rather than the other way around. This creates a halo effect and leaves a diamond shape of light in the center so your face appears a little more open. This will hide double chins and give you a visible bone structure so you don’t wind up looking old. Also, use a bronzing brush to blend allover rather than applying product directly to problem areas like crow’s feet and laugh lines. And don’t forget to do your neck and décolletage.

Do you believe that well-applied bronzer can substitute for an actual tan?

Yes! I’m a firm believer in faking it till you make it. I lost my 30-year-old brother to melanoma so I don’t go into the sun anymore and prefer to make products that simulate a natural tan without the health risks from a day spent in the sun.

You must have a good sun care regimen then. Can you share?

Coppertone Sport is actually my favorite sun protection product and it’s at the drugstore—so it’s cheap! The aerosol spray-on version is great because it actually gives you a gorgeous shine. Plus, you can put it on top of your bronzer and it actually seals it!

What about off-season bronzing? Any tips for keeping your complexion warm in the wintertime?

While terracotta bronzing colors are better in the summer because you’re actually spending time in the sun so their reddish brown hues are believable, golden yellow bronzers are better in wintertime, as they tend to be a better complement to sallow, sun-deprived skin. If you’re fair-skinned, pressed powders designed for ethnic skin are the business for winter, like those in Iman’s cosmetics range. They tend to have a lot of gold in them but because they’re all matte finish, you don’t wind up too sparkly.

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