After my recent tanning debacle, I'm a little shy about using self tanners on my face. So now I'm all about the bronzers and other glow-inducing products I can use to achieve a faux tan. I almost like this option better, because as soon as I use a faux tanner, I suddenly yearn to be uber-pale. The same thing happens as soon as I dye my hair black (or blonde). My indecision and my instant need to switch it up are undeniable and inevitable.
(This is me, half asleep and very pale, wearing zilch in the way of makeup.)
Napoleon Perdis has a solution for my faux tanning needs.They have quite a few solutions, all of which yield very different results.
First, let's talk about Blush Patrol, a burgundy and bronze baked blush. This cheek color is designed for maximum impact on glowing, tanned skin. I'm personally more of a light pop of peach kind of girl, so this is a totally different change for me.
And isn't that how a good makeover is born? You'll never change your look while sitting in a rut, right? This blended color swirl will give you super shiny color that compliments a tan in a sultry way.
Bronze Patrol, a baked bronze blush, can be used all over your face (I like to make "3's - starting at my hairline, dipping in at the cheeks and then following along the jawline).
This is also very shiny and compliments both tanned skin as well as pale skin looking for a bronzed boost.
Now for the Napoleon Perdis products I'm obsessed with.
Whipped Dream Tan Enhancer is a brown mousse that delivers a light, Mediterranean tan. It will make you a touch bronzer than you currently are.
This creamy mousse spreads on skin very easily, dissolving into a really pretty, very light tan. You can add more layers to darken the color. I put this on the second it arrived and then fell asleep wearing it. It didn't migrate to my sheets, but it did wash off in the shower the next morning.
After Sun Body Oil delivers a different type of tan from Napoleon Perdis. Imagine you are out in the real sun, actually tanning and get a slightly pink flush. This oil will deliver a reddish, bronze glow and give your skin a serious color correction.
(The shiny bits are where the product was applied. The non-shiny bits are just plain nekkid skin.)
(This is totally blended in and significantly darker than my nekkid skin.)
Both of these can help you fix faux tan streaking or give your arms, legs or decollete a quick pick me up. I've used the Whipped Dream Tan Enhancer on my face for a really fast, all over tan. It stays all day and looks realistic. Wear both of these together and get that ultra deep tan.
Before you tan, temp-faux or today-only-faux, you'll want to start with a smooth even surface. Smooth Over Body Scrub is a salt scrub that will leave your skin soft, your tub clean and the surface of your skin even and smooth.
This is a non-greasy scrub that is granular enough to get the job done without running the risk of being too rough.
Here is what I looked like wearing all of the Napoleon Perdis products I just told you about (I didn't wear the After Sun Body Oil on my face. Only the neck and decollete).
Not sure which one would work best for you? Check them out at NapoleonPerdis.com. And one lucky reader will be selected to win a set of all five (the non-blushes are the smaller sizes, as shown in the pics above)! Sweet, right? To win, just Like Napoleon Perdis on Facebook or Follow them on Twitter and then leave me a comment telling me your favorite place to get a tan. You can get extra entries by Liking Gouldylox on Facebook and following me on Google. Earn an extra entry by Plus One-ing this post (just be sure to leave a comment telling me you shared the Plus One love!) Be sure to leave your email or way to contact you in the event you are chosen. Random.org will select the winner on July 5th. US Only. Sorry, everyone else.The winner will be notified by email and must respond in 48 hours to claim the prize.
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I love to get tan by the pool while reading some type of fashion magazine. I don't tan my face and I'm always looking for new products to recreate a tan. No luck so far so I'm looking forward on trying this.
ReplyDeleteI like you and Napoleon on facebook as Connie Hatfield West. My fave way to get a tan is with Tan Towels or Sun Labs, at 51 years old I do not get a real tan as I'm trying to keep wrinkles away as long as possible.
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I love to get tan by the pool while reading some type of fashion
ReplyDeletemagazine. I don't tan my face and I'm always looking for new products to
recreate a tan. No luck so far so I'm looking forward on trying this.
I really don't tan I'm fair skin and I just burn would love to win the bronze kits thank you so much I like you and Napoleon on face book my email is deeannlynch@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI have never tried these products, I am really pale and would love to try it. I have used BE's faux tan before as well, just not very often!
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I like you nad Napoleon on FB!
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I'm not entering but I think the Whipped Dream might just work for someone as pale as I am. Every once in a while I want to look like the rest of the world.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried out these products or heard of them so I'd love to see for myself!! :D bubblingtruth@aim.com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite place to tan is in my front yard! WE have 10 acres so it is really nice to be able to lay out and listen to the birds chirping and the wind blowing!
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I like Napolean on fb!
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im like you kelly, my favorite place to get a tan is in my bathroom with a bronzer. want to keep my skin healthy! lindsay_petrick@hotmail.com
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Fave place to tan is definitely inside with a bronzer! ashlene.fitzsimons@gmail.com. I need this stuff!!! haha
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite place to get a tan? Spain!
I follow you on Google Friend Connect / Blogger (ID: Angela K)
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my fav place to tan is just going to the beach! I follow Napoleon Perdis on Twitter (cyexquisite)I follow Napoleon Perdis on Facebook (Connie Crystal Yang)
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Google Friend Connect (connie yang)email: xo.connie_love (at) hotmail.com
i like to get tan out doing fun stuff <3
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My favorite place to tan is Paradise Island, Bahamas but since I don't get there often (most likely once in my lifetime) I settle for a faux tan in the spray booth!
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ReplyDeleteI love getting a tan in the Caribbean!
Following you, ashleyborysewich@gmail.comAlso, I have a giveaway going on at my blog right now if you're interested!
Favorite place to get a tan is Sanibel, Florida! It's the east coast paradise.
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Gosh, what a lovely way to showcase these products. You are very brave in 'baring' all. (not that you have anything to worry about, as you're naturally beautiful) It has certainly gained my attention and I am keen to try them all. :-)
ReplyDeleteI faux tan as well. I like you and NP on Facebook.
ReplyDeletemy favorite place to get a tan is a local place called tanning paradise, though to go natural i like laying on a beach! I am following napolean perdis on twitter (pandaxaly)
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i shared the plus-one love! <3
ReplyDeletenice product too bad the give away is not overseas still looking for a bronzer.
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wow, i never would have given those products a second look if not for your review! =) my favorite place to get a tan --- right in my bathroom. i don't sun bathe anymore, skin cancer brought that to an abrupt halt. thanks for the great review! i follow you via GFC as flrusso. lisa.russo210@gmail.com. i like you on FB as well
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ReplyDeleteI don't actually try to get a tan, but i do like to go to the beach and relax.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention, I Like Napoleon Perdis on Facebook.
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I follow you on Google friend Connect as nightowl.
ReplyDeleteLike Napoleon Perdis on FB. My favorite place to tan is the beach
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite place to tan is my backyard. I liked NP on facebook and follow them on twitter. I'm Kim Nybor on both of those
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite place to get a tan is my bathroom, using sunless tanners and bronzers. I am a melanoma survivor!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway and wonderful review of all the products. And BTW, I'm REALLY liking the dark hair!
ReplyDeleteI'm already your facebook follower and now your Google follower as well. I liked NP, and +1'd you. (Can you tell I'm interested in this one?)
Finally, to get to the point--I only tan in my bathroom with products like the ones you've mentioned above. I have skin that only turns red or white, so tanning outside or in a bed doesn't work (even if I wanted it to).
Thanks again for such a great giveaway!
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I liked NP on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI liked NP on Facebook under 'Lika Deala'.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite place to get a tan is my convertible after I slather on sunblock.
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I liked you on FB as Lika Deala
ReplyDeleteI Like Napoleon Perdis on Facebook (Valerie C.) and I follow them on Twitter (dragonfly777). My favorite place to get a tan is Hilton Head Island, SC. I wish I could go there more often :) .
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ReplyDeleteI like n.p.on fb @A marie hj saver. My fave place to tan is my backyard!
ReplyDeleteI don't lay out in the sun
ReplyDeleteI don't lay out in the sun but I love getting a spray tan at my local spa, comes out great! Liked Napoleon Perdis on FB, following Gouldylox on FB and Twitter and Google.
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I follow Napoleon on Twitter :)
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My FAV place to get a tan is @ the lake w/my Grandkids (AND lots of sunscreen w/DPF & AVB coverage!!!) Great giveaway!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) ;-)
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite place to get a tan is the beach in PUERTO RICO lol. Great giveaway doll :) I liked both of you guys on facebook and twitter. Twitter name - golden_nugget/ Facebook - Kristine Ayala. Contact email: Kristine.Kristal@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteAlready follow you via GFC ((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) ;-)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite place to get a tan is at Disney World! It's my absolute favorite place to be :). I liked you and napoleon on facebook(stephanie Blovvski), and followed napoleonperdis on twitter(StephBlovvski). my e-mail is stephiland2022@hotmail.com. Thanks for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI like to get tan on our boat while my husband is fishing. Its a win win!! melissa_p ixie girl@ yahoo.com
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I like Napoleon Perdis on facebook. My favorite place to get a tan is in the bathroom out of a bottle! I have had 6 precancerous spots removed from my face and one on my arm. And I am not a sun lover, so have never been a lay-in-the-sun tanner.
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ReplyDeleteI gave some +1 Love and will "like" all 3 sites on FB in a sec here ;o) Awesome giveaway!!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow Napoleon Perdis on twitter (@nicoleq73). My favorite place to get a tan is out of a bottle of self-tanner!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on GFC.
ReplyDeleteLiked Napoleon Perdis on FB, Liked Your FB, and TRIED to +1 this post but it wouldn't connect. :(
ReplyDeleteP.S. My fav place to tan is at the local river! :)
ReplyDeleteFave place to tan is safely in my own bathroom!! Self-tanner all the way!
ReplyDeleteI like Napoleon Perdis on facebook and I follow them (and you!!) on twitter at ErinErinP and I read your blog in Google Reader!!
ReplyDeleteI Like Napoleon Perdis on Facebook (Cynthia M Richardson) and Follow them on Twitter (@hofken) your my favorite place to get a tan is sitting at my desk at work. I steer clear of the sun and use a self-tanner now.
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I Like Gouldylox on Facebook - Cynthia M Richardson
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I follow you via GFC - Cynthia Richardson
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What exactly is "Plus One"?
ReplyDeleteIt's a new way google helps improve searches. See the plus 1 box next to the
ReplyDeleteshare this icon? Google something and if someone who is signed into google
has plus 1'd it, it'll show up with a rating next to the search. Kind of
like a universal facebook like.
I don't go tanning unless I just happen to be outside getting a tan during activity. LOL
ReplyDeleteLiked Napoleon on FB and following on Twitter. Liked Gouldylox on FB and follwing through Google.
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I Like Gouldylox on Facebook - Cynthia M Richardson
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I follow you on Google
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I usually choose to go tanning at a tanning salon, in a UV free bed.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved your facebook page.I am also following you on GFC....My email: smadrigal1976@att.net
I have +1 this giveaway...I have gone and LIKED Napoleon Perdis on Facebook.
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I tan at the pool most of the time!
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