Get a Bronzed Glow from a Spray Tan

Have you ever spray tanned? I know people now think of Snookie when I mention spray tanning, but its a safe way to get a bronzed glow, without putting yourself in harmful rays.

I've never tried a Mystique tanning booth, but heard they are just 'okay' in terms of even coverage. I've had the best luck when the tan is airbrushed by a professional.

For the local Michiganders that follow my blog, I recently visited Allison at Sunkiss'd Spray Tan to get bronzed for an upcoming trip. This was my second visit with her and loved the results. Allison uses Artesian & Norvelle tanning solutions. I think she may have mixed it to be a medium shade for me. Immediately after spray tanning I was really dark. Once I showered in the morning it was a very natural bronzed color. The tan lasted a solid 4 days, and then started to fade.

If you have a wedding, party or vacation coming up, I highly suggest trying this out. If it's YOUR wedding, please get a trial run first! Mention Allison's website and get $5 off. She normally charges $25.

Bronzed glow from a spray tan!

Private Sale Sites

Biva.com
There's a new private sale site, featuring a lot of beauty products, lots of colognes and perfumes. Just in time for Mother's Day! Sign up for free here.


Rue La La
Want $20 to spend on Rue La La? Sign up today and get a $20 credit. Make sure to sign up before April 25th.

April Facebook Giveaway Offers

Oxy "Prom Perfect" Giveaway

Conair "Spring into Style" Giveaway

At Last Naturals "Perfect Balance" Sweepstakes

Certain Dri "All Star Antiperspirant" Sweepstakes

Total Beauty Post - Innovative Eco-Friendly Beauty Products

8 Innovative Eco-Friendly Beauty Products

You can help the planet and help yourself with these green products

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article With innovative sustainable packaging and environmentally sound, organic ingredients, these products prove that you don't have to forsake beauty and get all crunchy hippie and dreadlocked to be eco-conscious. See products

Borghese Rapido Fast Dry Nail Lacquer Collection

The Borghese Rapido Fast Dry Nail Lacquer collection is a quick-drying formula that is available in long-lasting colors.

These long-wearing, nail-strengthening lacquers contain Borghese’s exclusive Aqua di Vita complex to help restore moisture and balance, while Micronized Gemstones add strength and brilliance. Each shade comes with a special Duale Curve Tip Brush custom designed to hug the shape of your nail for smooth, flawless application that lasts up to seven days. The rich, saturated hues are free of DBP’s, Toluene and added Formaldehyde.

The Borghese Rapido Fast Dry Lacquer Collection includes:

Vigneto

Marino

Mochaccino

Chroma

Lira

Menta

Violetto

Maraschino

Siena

Rosso

Anemone

Limoncello

Total Beauty Post - 7 Tips to Help You Organize Your Makeup

Time for some Spring cleaning! Throw out your old makeup and use these tips to organize your makeup!

7 Tips to Help You Organize Your Makeup Like a Pro

Ignoring it won't make the mess go away. It's time to clean up your makeup stash -- here's how

This is a TotalBeauty.com expert tips article It's time for a total overhaul and to find out the best and smartest ways to keep your stash in check, we went to the experts who offer up tips that'll help you keep your makeup organized and up-to-date. Start cleaning

Giveaway Break - Lexli Skincare Starter Kit

Innovative skincare brand Lexli International is leading the way with a line of skincare products supported by scientific research and formulated with a base of certified organic, pharmaceutical-grade aloe vera, one of the most clinically effective natural ingredients in the world.

Dr. Ahmed Abdullah is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Lexli. Dr. Abdullah is among the pioneers who began the practice of utilizing pharmaceutical-grade aloe in their plastic surgery practice for the treatment of skin damage, including burns, scars and lesions. "When it comes to skin care, 'less is more' is a mantra repeated by experts, no matter how often new and improved technologies are introduced," says Dr. Abdullah. "Long known for its healing properties, aloe vera has been proven to produce restorative and medicinal effects. Lexli offers results-driven products with high technology formula and a cocktail of essential ingredients to ensure optimal skin health post-treatment and beyond."

Lexli's 30-Day Starter Kit is an easy, inexpensive way to try the Lexli skincare line and make sure it's right for you. Each kit provides a month’s supply of products featured as a part of Lexli’s Simple 4-Step System. Included in the travel-friendly kit is: Aloe-Based Cleansing Lotion (2 oz.), Aloe-Based AloeGlyC® Renewing Exfoliant (0.50 oz.), Aloe-Based Day Moisturizer with SPF 15 for Normal to Dry Skin (0.50 oz.), Aloe-Based Tone and Balance (2 oz), Aloe-Based Night Moisturizer (0.5 oz).Starter Kit Price: $84

**Giveaway***

Enter to win a Lexli Skincare Starter Kit!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Thursday , May 5th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Total Beauty - 3 Pretty Spring Beauty Trends

3 Pretty Spring Beauty Trends You Must Try

See which trends are a must this season

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article Spring is here and that means it's time for a fresh start. Not only will I be trading in sweaters for breezy dresses, but I'm also updating my beauty routine. Buh-bye thick face cream, sayonara wintery hues. This season I'm psyched to try these three trends. See them

China Glaze Summer 2011 - Island Escape

Take an exotic island escape with China Glaze this summer with a tropical, shimmering rainbow of brilliant bright colors! Mix and match these hot hues to add a candy-like pop to that summer manicure and pedicure. Colors in the collection include:

· Papaya Punch: Crème based vivid orange.

· 108 Degrees: Flirtatious berry pink with specks of micro glitter.

· Senorita Bonita: Passionate purple shimmer with pink micro glitter.

· Blue Iguana: Bold and daring sparkly blue.

· Cha Cha Cha: Vivacious shimmer green.

· Electric Pineapple: High intensity crème based lime green.

Escape this summer to a far away place with China Glaze. Vacation in color!

The China Glaze Island Escape collection will be available as open stock colors, 6 piece box collection, 6 piece counter display, 12 piece counter display and 36 piece rack.

LORAC Summer Collection

Lorac Cosmetics Summer collection called Touch Me Tease Me Tantalize Me Collection will hit shelves in April (at Ulta on April 10th and Sephora on April 19th). It gives you everything you need to get gorgeous bronzed skin and sultry metallic eyes for summer.