tarte Brazilliance Maracuja Self-Tanner with Mitt and Towelettes is QVC's Today's Special Value!

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Brazilliance Maracuja Self-Tanner

Brazilliance Maracuja Self-Tanner

Brazilliance Maracuja Self-Tanner

I was able to try tarte's Brazilliance maracuja self-tanner, and I did like how it gives me a non-orange tan. My legs are pale so I particularly enjoyed applying it on the legs.  I also like the convenience of the kit's mitt and towelettes that help minimize the mess in application.

tarte has a one-day only exclusive offer on QVC that includes the Brazilliance maracuja self-tanner, a convenient mitt and towelettes, and it's QVC's Today's Special Value for today, May 2nd!

tarte’s QVC one-day only collection of self-tanning essentials (perfect for when the beach is out of reach) is available TODAY ! This exclusive collection is available on QVC and qvc.com.

Included in the collection:
· 12 oz. skin rejuvenating Brazilliance™ maracuja self-tanner
· Application mitt
· NEW! Brazilliance™ skin rejuvenating maracuja self-tanning facial towelettes

To get this kit with today's amazing value of $49.98 with the option to pay in two easy pay installments, head on to qvc.com and enter item number A251483 in the search box.

(Media sample was provided by a representative of the brand for consideration.  All opinions are mine.)

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 bareMinerals Bronze Family for Summer:
Faux Tan Body, Faux Tan Face,
bronzer in The High Dive, Warmth

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Summer is upon us, and what better way to welcome the summer than to have a SAFE, beautiful tan?  We know that embracing the sun would eventually result in photodamage, especially with chronic UVA and UVB exposure.  bareMinerals comes up with  products that would give beautiful bronze skin without the dangerous photoaging effect.

bareMinerals comes up with two Sunless Body Tanners, one for the body and one for the face.  They both have the same textures, colors and finishes, so I am not sure if you can substitute one for the other.  However, here are my thoughts on each of these products.

 Faux Tan Body

Seven Worst Self-Tanners

7 Worst Self-Tanners

What's worse than pale, pasty skin? A bad fake tan. See the 7 worst self-tanners here

This is a TotalBeauty.com body article While we all love gorgeous, sun-kissed skin, risking melanoma just isn't worth it. Enter self-tanners. The best self-tanner can give you a natural-looking glow in just minutes. And an awful one will leave streaks and can even turn your skin into a shade of orange only Snooki would admire. Readers say these 7 self-tanners are the worst offenders. Get reviews

NO. 7: BANANA BOAT EVERYDAY GLOW SUNDIAL FACE SELF-TANNING LOTION -- ALL SKIN TONES, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.1

"This is nasty. It reeks of chemicals, it has no accuracy whatsoever on the dial, and it takes MANY applications to work."

NO. 6: L'OREAL PARIS SUBLIME BRONZE LUMINOUS BRONZER, $8.97

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

"This product resulted in a streaky mess in my hands. I don't know why this would be as I followed all the usual self-tanning guidelines (exfoliate, use on dry skin, etc.). I rubbed and rubbed and rubbed and still could not get it to look uniform."

NO. 5: JERGENS NATURAL GLOW HEALTHY COMPLEXION DAILY FACIAL MOISTURIZER, $8.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

"It took so long to dry and left my skin feeling sticky. The smell is horrible too. It gave my face nice color, but I couldn't get over the sticky feeling and bad smell to use it for more than a couple of days."

Want to see what was the worst? Click here!

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9 New Self-Tanners for Summer

Get tan skin without risking melanoma

This is a TotalBeauty.com tanning article These babies guarantee a natural sun-kissed sheen or a dark goddess tan without the aid of the sun or the risk of wrinkles. And this season's newest options for bronzed skin are better than anything we've seen yet. See products

7 Worst Self-Tanners for Summer

7 Worst Self-Tanners for Summer

Readers would rather be pasty than use these self-tanners that leave skin streaky and Snooki-orange

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No. 7: Banana Boat EveryDay Glow SunDial Face Self-Tanning Lotion -- All Skin Tones, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.1

"This is nasty. It reeks of chemicals, it has no accuracy whatsoever on the dial, and it takes MANY applications to work."

No. 6: L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer, $8.97

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

"This product resulted in a streaky mess in my hands … I rubbed and rubbed and rubbed and still could not get it to look uniform."

No. 5: Jergens Natural Glow Healthy Complexion Daily Facial Moisturizer, $8.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

"It took so long to dry and left my skin feeling sticky. The smell is horrible too."

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

TEMPTU Airbrush Tanning: Summer Skin Kit Review

Summer awaits, my friends! Time for sunblock, bronzers, sunkissed, dewy skin. However, we have been inundated with warnings from all over the news and media that tanning beds and frying thyself under the rays of the sun are cardinal sins against the health of your skin. And yet, a lot of people would love to sport bronze goddess-looks for the summer. What to do?

TEMPTU launches an innovative at-home tanning system called TEMPTU Air Pod Tanning. It claims to achieve professional airbrush tanning results at home using the TEMPTU airbrush makeup airpod system that is sold in Sephora stores. Not only can the system deliver flawless makeup, it can also deliver self-tanning results in as little as three hours. I was given the opportunity to try the TEMPTU Air Pod Tanning system. I already did a Video Review of the TEMPTU Airbrush Makeup System, so I was furnished with the Summer Skin Kit containing three air pods that makeup the Tanning system: The Tan Prep, Face Tan, and Bronzer in Warm Glow.

Review and results after the jump

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Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Getting a Gorgeous Faux Tan

Here are steps for getting the best sunless tan -- ever

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care tips article Tanning expert for the St. Tropez brand, Fiona Locke, bronzes up celebs and shares tips with us on how to get a sexy summer tan without lying in the sun. Get tricks

Celebs with the Best (Faux?) Tans

Celebs with the Best (Faux?) Tans

Warm up your skin tone with the tricks these starlets use

This is a TotalBeauty.com body article You may not be able to spend a month on a tropical island like Jennifer Aniston and Victoria Beckham can, but that doesn't mean you can't get the golden glow they sport -- the safe way. See tips

Faux Glow Guide

Faux Glow Guide

Tanning beds are not your friend -- get a perfect sunless tan with these tips

This is a TotalBeauty.com sun care article Get the scary truth about tanning and then follow this guide to get your best real-looking, fake tan. Read guide