How to Self Tan for Party Season: Your Guide to a Flawless Holiday Glow

Nov 25, 2024

The holiday party season is just around the corner! A gorgeous, bronzed look can elevate any festive outfit and give you the confidence to shine at every gathering.

In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to achieve a perfect, bronzed look.

Step 1: Prep Your Skin for the Perfect Tan

Proper skin preparation is the foundation of a flawless self tan. If you skip this step, you might end up with patchy or uneven results, so don't rush it! Here’s how to get your skin ready:

Exfoliate and Shave

Exfoliate: this removes dead skin cells, creating a smooth canvas. Pay extra attention to rough areas like elbows, knees, and ankles.

Use a gentle body scrub or exfoliating mitt to remove dead skin cells for a perfect base.

Shave: Shave any hairy areas you wish to smooth out. For best results, shaving is best done around 24 hours prior at least to give your skin time to settle prior to tan application.

Hydrate Dry Spots

Apply a lightweight, oil-free moisturiser to dry areas such as elbows, knees, ankles, and wrists. This helps prevent the tanner from clinging to these spots, ensuring an even application.
Avoid heavy, oil-based moisturisers on the day of your tan, as they can create a barrier and cause streaking.

Step 2: Choose the Right Product for Your Needs

Choosing the right self tanning product is crucial, especially during party season. Whether you’re planning for a big night out, looking for a quick tan fix, or want a subtle glow for a day event, Luna Bronze has you covered with three standout products.

Total Eclipse Tanning Mousse

Perfect For: A deep, long-lasting glow that will last through the entire party season.
Why We Love It: Total Eclipse Tanning Mousse is a dark express mousse that gives you a natural, streak-free finish. It’s perfect for those who want a bold bronzed look that lasts.
How to Use: Pump a generous amount of the mousse onto a tanning mitt. Start from your feet and work your way up, applying in circular motions for an even finish. Wait 4-8 hours before rinsing off for a full developed tan.

Radiant

Perfect For: Last minute tans when you need a quick fix.
Why We Love It: Radiant is your go-to instant bronzing solution. It's fast-drying, making it perfect for those days when you realise you need a tan stat! The colour is instant, giving you a sun kissed glow right away.
How to Use: Apply Radiant directly to the skin using your hands or a tanning mitt. Blend evenly and allow it to dry for a few minutes. You’re ready to go in no time!

Illume Tanning Water

Perfect For: A subtle, buildable glow that develops gradually.
Why We Love It: This hydrating tanning water provides a light, refreshing application that’s perfect for anyone who wants to match their face to their body tan.
How to Use: Spray evenly onto clean, dry skin. Use a tanning mitt to blend it in circular motions, focusing on areas that need extra coverage. The lightweight formula makes it easy to layer for a deeper tan over a few days, or you can maintain a light glow by applying every 2-3 days.

Step 3: Master the Application of your Body Tan

Applying self tanner like a pro can be easy if you follow these tips. No streaks, no missed spots—just a flawless, even tan:

Use the Right Tools

A tanning mitt is a must! It ensures an even application and prevents your hands from getting stained.
Use our Back Applicator if you’re applying the tan solo - this will help you reach those tricky spots.
Use our Contour Blending Brush for applying the tan around smaller areas like your face, hands, and feet.

Apply in Sections

Work in sections to ensure every area is covered evenly. Start from your legs and move upwards, finishing with your arms, chest, and face.
Use long, sweeping motions with your mitt to distribute the product evenly.
Apply sparingly to dry areas - knees, elbows, and ankles - as these spots tend to absorb more product.

Blend, Blend, Blend

For a natural look, blend the product well, especially around the wrists, hands, feet, and neckline.

Step 4: Maintain Your Tan Through the Party Season

Keeping your tan looking fresh throughout the festive season doesn’t have to be challenging. With the right aftercare, your glow will last and stay streak-free:

Hydrate Daily

Moisturising daily is a must when it comes to maintaining the life of your tan. Our Glow Tanning Moisturiser is perfect for this, doubling as a moisturiser and gradual tan so that your glow is kept flawless and long lasting.

Avoid Scorching Hot Showers

Opt for lukewarm showers instead of hot ones, as hot water can cause your tan to fade faster.
Pat your skin dry gently with a towel—avoid rubbing, which can lead to patchiness.

Touch-Up with Radiant

Use Radiant for quick touch-ups between parties. Its instant colour is perfect for reviving your tan and adding a fresh glow.
Simply apply to areas that need a boost, blend well, and you’re good to go!

Step 5: Enhance Your Tan with Makeup

For the party season, a self tan is the perfect base for any makeup look. Here’s how to enhance your tan for that extra festive sparkle:

Elevate your glow with Cosmic Bronzing Drops

Mix Cosmic Bronzing Drops with your moisturiser, foundation or use on their own as a makeup base.
Use as a highlighter for a dewy finish. Apply them to the high points of your face - cheekbones, brow bones, and nose.

Conclusion: Glow all Party Season Long

The holiday season is about enjoying yourself, feeling confident, and shining bright. Whether you’re after a deep tan for a big night out or a quick glow before a last-minute event, our products have got you covered. Follow these tips, and you’ll be ready to dazzle at every holiday party!

Remember, self tanning is all about feeling good in your skin. So, grab your favourite Luna Bronze product, and let’s get glowing!

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