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Wednesday On The Web

Dream Beach on Belle Belle Beauty

I’ve had some frustration with my skin this summer and it is mostly my bad habits to blame. I’ve spent quite a bit of time in the sun, enjoying my building’s pool. While I am (mostly) good about sunscreen on my face, I have had some redness and clogged pores pop up. Thanks to Frank Body’s new skin care line, my skin is back to looking relatively even again. I am also going to credit one the line’s key ingredients: charcoal. This currently buzzy ingredient cleans my pores, but doesn’t dry or irritate my skin. If you want a drugstore version with the ingredient, make sure to check out some of the fabulous Bioré products.

On that happy note, a couple finds from around the web from this past week:

Helpful expiration dates for kitchen and beauty products.

New items have been added to the Shopbop sale including loads of summer basics!

Fellow Instagram fans will want to see this news – it isn’t just squares anymore.

Drooling over the new Elizabeth and James Nirvana Dry Shampoo.

Totally approve of this foundation, highlighter and contour tutorial.

I get the most compliments on the workwear I’ve picked up from LOFT. They have an extra 40% off sale items and buy one, get one free on tops and sweaters.

image via deathtothestockphoto.com

 

NEW: bareMinerals Faux Tan Face and Body Sunless Tanner

NEW: bareMinerals Faux Tan Face and Body Sunless Tanner // Belle Belle Beauty

I received the bareMinerals faux tanners this week and you cannot believe how quickly I tore into them. I blame my upcoming beach trip but I also think I was just plain excited to see what one of my favorite brands could do with the cranky products of self-tanner land.

First and foremost, these are easy to use. Their subtlety makes it hard to screw them up. With one major exception: with bareMinerals Faux Tan Body Sunless Tanner, just trust me, wear rubber or latex gloves. This has always been a favorite trick of mine. I shocking forgot my own beloved trick the other night and had to scrub like the devil to get the pigment out of my palms, even right after application.

With that being said, the golden tan looks super natural with a bronze glow. A mineral copper complex prolongs the color – mine is still going strong after three days. But like I said, with one application, the color is subtle. So be prepared to layer if you want a deeper shade.

I’ve fallen especially hard for Faux Tan Face Gradual Glow Sunless Tanner. bareMinerals has developed a unique tanning peptide that offers an even, golden and subtle tan. I’m always fearful of self-tanning my face, but this formula’s buildable nature is a breeze. Plant-derived emollients lock in moisture without clogging pores.

For those who want an easy, quality and natural looking tan, don’t hesitate snapping up this duo. Just a note for those with a sensitive nose: you definitely can smell this formula. It isn’t offensive and is more than offset by the elegant formula, but just FYI.

AN EDITORIAL SAMPLE WAS PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY AND EVALUATED TO DETERMINE OUR OPINION OF THE PRODUCT IN THIS POST. PLEASE SEE THE DISCLOSURES PAGE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING OUR POLICIES FOR USING EDITORIAL SAMPLES.