I’m so happy that summer is basically here and the warmer weather means showing off a great tan! I personally feel so much better when I have a bit of a glow. Especially when wearing shorts or dresses in the summer. When I was younger I used to spend time laying out in the sun to get that summer glow. But staying in the sun is risky for your health. You guys might know that I struggle with melasma and I am always trying to keep my face and neck out of the sun to prevent signs of aging! Sun damage is the biggest contributing factor to signs of aging like wrinkles, dark spots, and other hyperpigmentation. That type of damage isn’t just limited to your face. Too much time in the sun can cause skin damage, eye damage, increased risk for cancer, and even immune system suppression. So, I prefer to use the Tan Luxe Illuminating Self Tan Drops for body and face to keep my skin healthier and safe.
The Tan Luxe Illuminating self-tan drops are such a great product for getting a safer summer glow year-round! I first heard of these tanning drops a couple of years ago and have loved it ever since. I’ve also started using the Tan Luxe The Butter, which is another great option and I love it as well. It’s a moisturizer that contains their tanning formula – think of it as the combination of the moisturizer and drops already bottled.
Tan Luxe Illuminating Self Tan Drops Review
The Tan Luxe Illuminating Self-Tan drops turn your daily moisturizer into a self-tanner. They offer a tailor-made approach to self-tanning. I love that the Tan Luxe drops make my skin tone appear more even. The drops are so easy to use and you can adjust your level of tan by using more or less of the drops per body part. Most self-tanners are all-or-nothing. Tan Luxe suggests using anywhere from 2 to 12 drops to adjust your glow and give you a great sun-kissed look! No need for a self-tanning mitt or gloves. You can choose between the light/medium or medium/dark drops depending on your skin and your desired shade.
The Tan Luxe Illuminating Self Tan Drops are great for those with sensitive skin. They contain Vitamin E, aloe vera, raspberry seed oil, and caffeine-rich cellphone to hydrate skin and boost your skin’s appearance. I love how my skin glows and looks after I use them with my moisturizer. You can also apply them with your serum or body oil instead! They’re also formulated to minimize that self-tanner smell – which is great, because who likes smelling like self-tanner all day? And the minimized smell will also help those with sensitivities!
How to Use the Tan Luxe Illuminating Self Tan Drops
Step One: Prep the Skin
The first step for using the Tan Luxe Illuminating Self Tan Drops is to make sure your skin is properly prepped. I like to make sure I’ve shaved my legs and exfoliated. Dry, dead skin can lessen the length of your tan. So it’s important to make sure that your skin is clean and exfoliated. I find that my skin looks brighter and feels better when I’ve exfoliated. If you don’t have time to exfoliate or shave, just make sure your skin is clean and dry before applying the self-tanning drops! Don’t apply any moisturizer or serums underneath your Tan Luxe Illuminating Self Tan drop + moisturizer mixture.
Step Two: Apply the Drops
You can apply the Tan-Luxe self tanning drops in a few different ways. Use your daily moisturizer, serum, or body oil as a carrier for the drops. I prefer to use moisturizer as a carrier for the drops as it works the best for my daily skincare routine. I put the moisturizer in the palm of my hand, then add the drops and rub my hands together a little bit to make sure it’s more evenly mixed.
Apply as little as 2 or as many as 12 drops per body part and evenly distribute your moisturizer or serum. (It may take a few tries to decide what your ideal level of glow is. I’d suggest starting with fewer drops and then working your way up each time until you decide how many you prefer to use!) I love the face drops and they are so easy to add to my nightly serum or moisturizer.
I like to apply my moisturizer/tanning drops combo to each individual body part (lower leg, upper leg, arms, and then torso/chest) one at a time to make sure that I don’t accidentally miss an area. Make sure to apply your mixture evenly and really blend it near your knees, elbows, and ankles. This will ensure you get a really nice, even sun-kissed look!
Step Three: Wash Your Hands and Blend
I like to be sure to wash my hands after I apply the moisturizer so that my palms don’t look super tan. I try to avoid the backs of my hands, but I’ll give you a quick tip on how to make the tan on your hands look flawless. Use a makeup brush to blend your moisturizer over the back of your hands and your fingers/knuckles. That will help with preventing streaks from water or uneven application!
Step Four: Maintain Your Tan for Best Results!
For best results maintaining your tan, you can reapply your tanning drops each time you apply your moisturizer – either at night or in the morning! Using a moisturizer daily will lengthen the life of your tan. The best way to maintain your tan is to keep using the tanning drops mixed with your moisturizer on a daily basis, but you can cut back or step it up a notch whenever you need to! I like to use the drops daily to keep my skin glowing and sun-kissed. Then if we have an event or date night, I might use a few extra drops in my moisturizer to deepen my tan.
These drops are so easy to use and in my opinion, one of the best self-tanning products on the market. You’ll love the customized, sun-kissed glow that the Tan Luxe Illuminating Self-Tan drops give you. And the Tan Luxe Butter is wonderful as well.
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